Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important things a Jew can learn. But most Torah classes begin in Genesis and never finish the first book. If you want a comprehensive overview of the whole Torah, Torah 1 is the course for you. In the first year […]

Registration is now open for Melton Core 1: Rhythms and Purposes of Jewish Living. This 25-lesson course will take you through the year-cycle, lifecycle, traditions and practices that bind us together. Explore not just the what’s and how’s of Jewish living, but the why’s that go with them. 7 p.m.$300 per person, per year (25 […]

ZOA Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for its Scholarship to Israel Program from junior or senior high school students in September, 2023 and are participating in a qualified, structured, study trip. Applicants will be evaluated on their involvement in Jewish organizations, volunteerism, and on an essay about Zionism and Israel. Three $1,000 scholarships will be […]

Join the JCC Buffalo for monthly virtual readings as part of the Jewish Poetry Series. Hosted by Philip Terman and Baruch November. Each month will feature different Jewish poets reading selections of poems that include but are not limited to Jewish themes, values and ideas. 7 p.m. Free and open to the community. jccbuffalo.org/events/2023/02/09/arts-and-culture/virtual-jewish-poetry-reading-series

Scott Benarde spent six years combining his love of Judaism, journalism, and rock ’n’ roll to research and write Stars of David: Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Jewish Stories about how Judaism influenced popular music and the people who created it. Hear Benarde talk about his book at Temple Sinai. Free and open to the public. 7 […]

Join Chabad of the South Hills for Friday Night Live, a new and refreshing Shabbat experience for everyone--families, couples, singles, young and old. Traditional and easy to follow for newcomers and the experienced, alike. Learn the "how tos" of praying and sing along to the melodies. Followed by Kiddush and an array of cocktails and […]

ZOA Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for its Scholarship to Israel Program from junior or senior high school students in September, 2023 and are participating in a qualified, structured, study trip. Applicants will be evaluated on their involvement in Jewish organizations, volunteerism, and on an essay about Zionism and Israel. Three $1,000 scholarships will be […]

ZOA Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for its Scholarship to Israel Program from junior or senior high school students in September, 2023 and are participating in a qualified, structured, study trip. Applicants will be evaluated on their involvement in Jewish organizations, volunteerism, and on an essay about Zionism and Israel. Three $1,000 scholarships will be […]

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents the six-week program. Jewish Children's Discovery Center.. Children will explore captivating stories of our heroic Jewish fathers and mothers and bake delicious desserts that relate to each one. 10:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. $75. chabadpgh.com

With a combination of classroom learning and active chugim (electives), the Joint Jewish Education Program religious school teaches the fullness of our heritage in a fun, joyful, and personal way. Come see what they're all about at their open house and info session. Open to all prospective families with children entering grades K-8. 10:30 a.m. […]

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh and the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center presents “Share and Share Alike: The Rules of Genealogical Privacy” with Judy G. Russell. Register online. Free for JGS-Pittsburgh members; $5 for general public. 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Rauh Jewish Archives at rjarchives@heinzhistorycenter.org

Gather with other teen girls from the neighborhood for Chabad of Squirrel Hill’s Teen Cooking Club. Bake desserts for Our Giving Kitchen, a local organization that offers food for those in need. 3:30 p.m. chabadpgh.com

At Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Bat Mitzvah Club, learn about appreciation for our matriarch, Leah, and design your own professional thank you cards. Geared for Jewish girls of all backgrounds in grades 6 and 7. $95 for the year. 4 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

Join Temple Sinai and award-wining author Lisa Barr on Zoom to discuss her book, "Woman on Fire." 6 p.m. Free. Register at templesinaipgh.org/event/LisaBarr.html

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.