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

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.

The Klezmatics return with their beloved Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour, honoring both Jewish tradition and bold musical reinvention. It's a Hanukkah concert like no other: a celebration of light in dark times, where ancient stories meet new melodies, and community is built through dance, laughter, and shared song. $30-50. 7 p.m. City Winery, 1627 Smallman […]

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.

The JCC and the Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Pittsburgh Project, sponsored by the JWF of Greater Pittsburgh present "Affirming All of Us: Gender, Religious Freedom, and the Role of the Jewish Community," an in-person discussion on gender, inclusion, and community allyship. 6:30 p.m. Free but registration is required. JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 […]

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for the JLI Course: The Kabbalah of Meaning. Explore Jewish wisdom for finding the purpose that connects all parts of life with the JLI course, “The Kabbalah of Meaning." This course will satisfy the continuing education requirements of physicians, healthcare professionals, psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs. 9 p.m. $90. […]

Join Rabbi Amy Greenbaum and the Beth El community for the all-virtual Beth El’s Virtual Hope and Healing Program on the first Thursday of the month. This is a safe space during to chant, breathe, pray for healing, and seek peace. Feel free to keep your camera off and just listen. Please call the office […]

Chabad of the South Hills presents the South Hills Great Challah Bake. Bake one loaf to take home and the other to share. 7 p.m. $20 by 11/26; $25 after 11/26. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com

Chabad of the South Hills is collecting new toys for hospitalized and underprivileged children for their Chanukah Toy Drive. For more information, call 929-327-4837 or email RabbiMendel@Chabadsh.com.

Families with young children are invited to attend Shabbat With You and spend Shabbat morning at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom) for a fun and engaging Shabbat morning service followed by lox, bagels, and play time. 9 a.m. $5 per family. rodefshalom.org/shabbatwithyou

Tree of Life Congregation announces the premiere of season 2 of The Torah Studio with special guest, Rector Jonathon Jensen of Calvary Episcopal Church. He and Rabbi Myers will lead a discussion of the Torah portion during Shabbat services, 9:45 a.m. Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave. treeoflifepgh.org

The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle invites you to join the Chronicle Book Club for its discussion of “Hostage” by Eli Sharabi. 1 p.m. Email drullo@pittsburghjewishchronicle.org for registration link.

Chabad of the South Hills invites you to attend their Miracle Makers Olive Press. Enjoy a toddler zone, latkes and treats. Co-Sponsored by CKids and PJ Library. $10 child. Register by Nov. 26. 4 p.m. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/olive

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for "An Evening with Eli Sharabi." Hear his story of survival and learn about his unimaginable strength and unwavering hope. 7 p.m. $18. JCC Levinson Hall, 5738 Forbes Ave. chabadpgh.com/sharabi

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.