Week of Events
ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program
Pittsburgh area Jewish students are invited to apply for ZOA: Pittsburgh's scholarship to Israel program, taking place in summer 2025. The scholarship is open to junior and senior high school students in the fall of 2025 who are traveling to Israel on a structured study trip. Applications are due by Feb. 2, 2025, and can […]
Menorah Lighting Festival
Menorah Lighting Festival
Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for lighting the Mitzvah Menorah and enjoy live music, a stilt walker, photo booth, donut decorating, and more. Free. 4 p.m. Corner of Beacon St. and Murray Ave. chabadpgh.com
Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival
Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival
Join Chabad of the South Hills for their annual Chanukah Festival featuring a grand menorah lighting, fire show, fire truck gelt drop, latkes, donuts, hot drinks, a photo booth, music and more. Free. Register in advance to be entered into a raffle for Chanukah swag. 5 p.m. Dormont Pool parking lot. chabadsh.com/menorah
Monday Talmud Study
Monday Talmud Study
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.
Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
Parashah Discussion: Life & Text
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.
Shabbat With You
Shabbat With You
Families with young children are invited to spend Shabbat morning with Rodef Shalom at Shabbat with You. Drop in for a light breakfast, play date, sing-along with Cantor Toby Glaser, and a Shabbat activity with Family Center Director Ellie Feibus. 9 a.m. $5 per family. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/shabbatwithyou
Chanukah Party
Chanukah Party
Join Congregation Bet Tikvah and Temple Sinai's Pride Tribe for a Hanukkah party. It will be a night of fun, light, and games. Potluck, they'll provide the latkes, you share your favorite winter treat. Free. 6 p.m. templesinaipgh.org/event/post-hanukkah-party.html
Men’s Tefillin Club
Men’s Tefillin Club
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.
Online Parashah Study Groups
Online Parashah Study Groups
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.