Gather at the Tree of Life Zittrain Garden to say "l'hitraot" or "see you later" to the Tree of Life building. Share happy memories of the building and recite a few prayers with Rabbi Jeffrey. Please bring a small pebble to place in a special box as a symbol of your visit and respect. 1 […]

Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT) is a free, three hour course, presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, addresses the mind of an active shooter, predator versus prey, situational awareness, and survival mindset. It focuses on basic self-defense using techniques such as Krav Maga and is hands on for those wishing to do […]

The national nonprofit organization Jewish Veg is bringing Rabbi Akiva Gersh, aka The Vegan Rabbi, from Israel to Pittsburgh for a one-time event. A graduate of Brown and Yeshiva universities, Rabbi Gersh will show how our sacred texts and rabbinic tradition lead us to a plant-based diet. Kosher vegan hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free. […]

Join Beth Shalom Congregation for "Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews" as they read portions of "The Bible With and Without Jesus" together in small interfaith groups. The program is currently limited to 50 Jewish and 50 Christian participants. Childcare will be provided. All food offerings will be kosher or otherwise labeled […]

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for "Understanding Gen Z: How will the next generation shape our Jewish world?," the 2023 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture with guest speaker Rabbi Debbie Pine, Campus Support Director at Hillel International. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Reception to […]

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.