Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and good times as you make new friends or cherish moments with longtime pals. All are welcome. Winners will be awarded Giant Eagle gift cards. All […]

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for the opening reception of the exhibit, Secret Forest, featuring new sculptures by Jonathan Shapiro. This free exhibit is a program of the Music and More at Rodef Shalom series and will be on display in the Rodef Shalom Jewish Museum through February 28, 2025. 6 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/forest

Hear from guest speaker Eric Lidji, Director of the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center, as he presents A Stroll Through the Past: Stories from the Rodef Shalom Archives. Learn about interesting finds and stories from Rodef Shalom Congregation's archives. 7:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/archives

Women are invited to join Chabad of the South Hills for Shabbat an Island in Time, Welcoming and Escorting the Shabbat Queen. An evening of insight, song and favorite dishes. 7:30 p.m. $18. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/ladies

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's Monday Talmud Study. 9:15 a.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/mondaytalmud.

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the Grand Chanukah Seniors Lunch, a festive holiday program featuring a delicious kosher lunch, hot latkes, raffles and prizes. Wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration strongly suggested. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com

Join the Squirrel Hill AARP for their annual holiday party. Enjoy Bingo with prizes, potato pancakes and more. RSVP to Geri at (412)421-5868 by Dec. 10. 1 p.m. Rodef Shalom Cong., Falk Library,4095 5th Ave. There is no Lunch Bunch this month.

Chabad of the South Hills presents Nurturing Relationships, a new six-week course with Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum. Learn Jewish wisdom for building deeper connections in all of your relationships. 7:30 p.m. Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com

Join Chabad of the South Hills for a community Shabbat dinner featuring singing psychiatrist Dr. Yaakov Guterson and Amy Guterson. Candle lighting is at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat service and Shabbat dinner. $25/$72 family maximum. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com

Join Liron Lipinsky Salitrik, BBYO's Vice president of enrichment strategy as part of Temple Ohav Shalom's Rabbi & Friends Series. Lipinsky will present "The Kids are Alright. 6 p.m. $10.Email jleicht@templeohavshalom.org for more information. templeohavshalom.org

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com.

Join Tree of Life Congregation and Calvary Episcopal Church for Hanukkah Party and Christmas Pageant, a joint celebration of December holidays. The bonding partnership that began over six years ago continues at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside when both congregations celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas. It begins with a live animal pageant followed by a Hanukkah […]

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening understanding of the text. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/online-parashah.