Experience an evening of Chassidic songs and stories on the theme "Illuminating the Everyday," at Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Women's Farbrengen. 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/farbrengen

Ladies, Join Chabad Young Professionals for an evening of creativity and connection at Candles & Cocktails. Get into the Chanukah spirit while crafting your own scented candles and enjoying delicious cocktails, appetizers, and great company. Workshop led by Wicks & Wax Studio. 7:30 p.m. $30. cyppittsburgh.com/candle

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.

Enjoy an uplifting evening of Chassidic stories and niggunim in honor of the 19th of Kislev - the New Year of Chassidut at Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Men's Farbrengen. 7:30 p.m. $10. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/farbreng

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 Classrooms Without Borders for Exodus 1947 and the Legacy of Survival: Heroism, Agency and Nation-building and hear a story of resilience, resistance, and renewal in the shadow of the Holocaust. CWB Scholar in Residence Avi Ben-Hur will facilitate a discussion with Professor Aviva Halamish on how the survivors of the Exodus transformed loss into […]

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 in community and enjoy a smorgasbord of dairy delights, at the Cheese Ball, a causal and cheesy evening to support Shaare Torah Congregation. A cocktail hour will be followed by a presentation by Brent Delman, “The Cheese Guy.” Participants will indulge in a hand selection of cheese pairings while learning about the kosher cheese […]

Join Temple Ohav Shalom for Shalom Tots: Jelly and Jammies. Bring your own cozy comforts and join them for a Hanukkah pajama party with custom filled Souvganiot from a fillings bar, play a game of pass the parcel and sing Hanukkah songs in the candlelight. 10 a.m. Free. 8400 Thompson Run Road. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYmdGuroaZgGfpFsANsmb1W5UiXXy534Spu-IA

Join the Menorah Car Parade and drive through the streets of Pittsburgh with menorah topped cars and music. Share the joy and spread the Chanukah light. Rodef Shalom parking lot, rear of 4905 Fifth Ave. chabadpgh.com

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the Annual Chanukah Festival including a grand menorah lighting, latkes, mobile game truck, music, doughnuts and firetruck gelt drop. RSVP to be entered into a raffle to win Chanukah swag. 5 p.m. Dormont Pool parking lot, 1801 Dormont Ave. chabadsh.com/menorah

Join the Tree of Life Congregation for their outdoor menorah lighting. 5:30 p.m. Corner of Wilkins and Shady Avenues. treeoflifepgh.org

Chabad Young Professionals, the Jewish Federation, and the Strip District Terminal invite you to a festive community menorah lighting filled with warmth, music, and Jewish pride. Enjoy fresh latkes, delicious donuts, and the glow of the menorah. 5:30 p.m. Strip District Terminal Building. cyppittsburgh.com/terminal

Join Chabad of Greenfield for their annual Chanuka festival featuring the world's sweetest menorah. Chanukah art, food for sale, music, dancing dreidels, glow sticks, receive your own menorah, gelt and candy toss with special guests and a live performance by the Allderdice Marching Band. 5:30 p.m. 4315 Murray Ave.

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.