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 […]
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.
Squirrel Hill Lunch Bunch
Squirrel Hill Lunch Bunch
The first Squirrel Hill Lunch Brunch will meet at IHOP on Browns Hill Road. Noon. RSVP to Geri Linder (412)421-5868 and mention you saw the notice in the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle.
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.
Decoding the Talmud
Decoding the Talmud
Join Chabad of South Hills for Decoding the Talmud. Get inside the story, substance, and significance of the book that defines Judaism. Six Wednesdays online. 1700 Bower Hill Road. To register, visit chabadsh.com
Tu B’Shvat Focaccia Garden
Tu B’Shvat Focaccia Garden
Explore the Torah's 7 stages of growth while creating gorgeous focaccia garden bread with Chabad of the South Hill's Tu B'Shvat Focaccia Garden. 7:30 p.m. $18 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com
Kids Do Shabbat
Kids Do Shabbat
Join Chabad of the South Hills for Kids do Shabbat, a family Shabbat experience where kids run the show. Candle lighting followed by a 4-course, kid friendly dinner. Come dressed in your Shabbat. RSVP by Feb. 5 and choose your role. 5 p.m. 1701 McFarland Road. chabadsh.com/Shabbat
Building a Resilient Community for Children & Adolescents
Building a Resilient Community for Children & Adolescents
Join Temple Sinai for "Building a Resilient Community for Children & Adolescents: A Discussion" Enjoy brunch followed by an discussion on mental health as part of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, & Inclusion Month. The speakers are Dr. Elizabeth Miller, who specializes in care for adolescents and young adult and Carly Coons, a licensed social worker […]
Chocolate Tu B’Shevat Seder
Chocolate Tu B’Shevat Seder
Tree of Life Congregation, in collaboration with Parkway Jewish Center, welcomes the public to join them for a special Chocolate Tu B'Shevat Seder. Please note, tree nuts will be served. $5. 11 a.m. 201 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 1, Suite 530, 15235. Register at 412-521-6788. treeoflifepgh.org
We Never Heard from Them Again: Researching Relatives Who Died in the Holocaust
We Never Heard from Them Again: Researching Relatives Who Died in the Holocaust
We Never Heard from Them Again: Researching Relatives Who Died in the Holocaust puts the systematic murder of Jews and other persecuted populations during World War II into historical context before showing attendees how to research the fate of long-lost relatives. 1 p.m. $5. pghjgs.org/event-details/we-never-heard-from-them-again-researching-relatives-who-died-in-the-holocaust-with-jane-neff-rollins
Refugee Mariam Al Ahmad to cook and host Syrian Luncheon at Rodef Shalom. Al Ahmad, her husband Ahmed , and their five sons, are excited for the opportunity to share their delicious Syrian Cuisine with the Pittsburgh community. $30 adults; $20 children, 5-17. 1:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. thrivepittsburgh.org/events
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.