Week of Events
2025 Jewish Book Festival
Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to the second annual Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival. Most authors are free, but headliners either cost $10 per ticket, $18 for an All-Festival Pass or $180 for a Pass Plus, which includes meet and greets. Our low prices are made possible by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, a generous […]
2025 Jewish Book Festival
Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to the second annual Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival. Most authors are free, but headliners either cost $10 per ticket, $18 for an All-Festival Pass or $180 for a Pass Plus, which includes meet and greets. Our low prices are made possible by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, a generous […]
2025 Jewish Book Festival
Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to the second annual Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival. Most authors are free, but headliners either cost $10 per ticket, $18 for an All-Festival Pass or $180 for a Pass Plus, which includes meet and greets. Our low prices are made possible by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, a generous […]
2025 Jewish Book Festival
Congregation Beth Shalom invites you to the second annual Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival. Most authors are free, but headliners either cost $10 per ticket, $18 for an All-Festival Pass or $180 for a Pass Plus, which includes meet and greets. Our low prices are made possible by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, a generous […]
Beth El’s Bible/Talmud Adult Education Class
Beth El’s Bible/Talmud Adult Education Class
Join Beth El's Rabbi Alex Greenbaum and his Bible/Talmud Adult Education class on Tuesdays for a thought-provoking weekly session of Bible and Talmudic study. This program is available both in-person and virtually. Please call the office at 412-561-1168 to receive the Zoom link or to make an in-person reservation. 10:30 a.m. 1900 Cochran Rd. bethelcong.org
Decoding the Talmud
Decoding the Talmud
Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Discover its history, authors, and significance—and experience it for yourself. You’ll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Classes given by Chabad Young Professional's Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld. […]
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.
Rugelach Bake
Rugelach Bake
Come together for a chance to learn, laugh and share in the joy of baking with friends at Chabad Young Professionals' Rugelach Bake. Join them for a cozy, hands-on evening as you roll, fill, and bake everyone’s favorite Jewish pastry - rugelach. Learn the art of creating these flaky, irresistible treats from scratch while enjoying […]
Strauss/Warschauer Duo Concer
Strauss/Warschauer Duo Concer
Join Rodef Shalom Congregation at Fifth & Morewood for a Strauss/Warschauer Duo Klezmer Concert featuring Deborah Strauss (violin, accordion, vocals, dance) and Cantor Jeff Warschauer (guitar, mandolin, vocals), part of their weekend festival of Yiddish culture. 7 p.m. $10. 4905 Fifth Ave. Find out more about our festival programs and purchase concert tickets at rodefshalom.org/yiddish.
Jewish Pittsburgh bus tour of the North Side
Jewish Pittsburgh bus tour of the North Side
Join Young Peoples Synagogue for a Jewish Pittsburgh bus tour of the North Side hosted by Eric Lidji, director of the Rauh Jewish Archives. Breakfast at 9 a.m. in the YPS social Hall at Denniston and Forbes, the trolley leaves at 10 a.m. $36. Open to YPS members, guests and the Jewish community. For more […]
A Conversation on Reform Judaism in Israel
A Conversation on Reform Judaism in Israel
All are welcome to join Rodef Shalom & Temple Sinai as they're joined by Anna Kislanski, CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, for a conversation about the Reform Movement in Israel. 7 p.m. Free. 4905 Fifth Ave. RSVP at rodefshalom.org/reform.
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.