Congregation Beth Shalom
Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman)
December 2, 2025, 3:28 pm
Rabbi Mark Goodman to leave Congregation Beth Shalom
"I’m 49 and only have so many years on the earth to serve God and the Jewish people. I would love to do that in a way that is most authentic to who I am."
By David Rullo
Pittsburghers hear about ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village on Nov. 3. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 6, 2025, 11:25 pm
Rehabilitation village in Israel seeks Pittsburgh support
'I think everyone, if they really think about it, has the capacity to give something. And every little bit helps'
By Adam Reinherz
Attendees of the 2024 Jewish Book Festival gather at Congregation Beth Shalom. (Photo courtesy of Shari Woldenberg)
October 24, 2025, 3:09 pm
Another chapter added to Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival
Back for second year, Nov. 8-13 festival seeks to spark conversation and encourage Pittsburghers to read, listen and learn
By Adam Reinherz
Daphne Macedonia, right, leads a leads an icebreaker at Midwest Convention '25. (Photo courtesy of Daphne Macedonia)
June 24, 2025, 9:43 am
Now president of USY, Pittsburgh teen uses platform to transform movement
'I think right now is really a time for growth. It’s time to really start rebuilding'
By Adam Reinherz
Ruth Wisse receives the National Humanities Medal from then-President George W. Bush in Nov. 2007. (Photo by Eric Draper, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
May 27, 2025, 5:12 pm
Tikvah weekend headlined by renowned scholar Ruth Wisse
Prior to arriving in Pittsburgh, Harvard emerita professor implores readers to recognize, 'What is absolutely self-evident is what is least evident to many people'
By Adam Reinherz
Community Day School students lead the Shema prayer during morning services at Congregation Beth Shalom. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)
February 20, 2025, 5:42 pm
Minyan Makers builds community through service
Community Day School students help reinforce the 'most Jewish act'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/books-in-black-wooden-book-shelf-159711/
October 29, 2024, 9:28 am
New chapter for Pittsburgh Jewish book festival
Between Nov. 10-13 and again on Nov. 20, Pittsburghers can hear readings from celebrated writers
By Adam Reinherz
Flyer for Jewish Book Festival
August 20, 2024, 2:21 pm
Discover new reads and local favorites at Pittsburgh’s Jewish Book Festival
Jewish authors and Jewish-themed books celebrated
By Toby Tabachnick
Shari Woldenberg (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
January 19, 2024, 12:48 pm
A ‘second chance at life’: Bone marrow recipient organizes drive at Beth Shalom
Blood drive and bone marrow registry to be held Jan. 28
By Toby Tabachnick
Photo by Marco Tedaldi via Flickr at https://rb.gy/endfiy
January 4, 2024, 9:35 pm
Squirrel Hill concert features musicians in support of Kibbutz Movement
Beautiful night of music is mechanism to support and 'heal'
By Adam Reinherz
Ori Lenkinski in “The Suit” (Photo by Yair Mayuhas)
March 7, 2023, 12:50 pm
Israeli dancer to perform work based on Jackie Kennedy at Beth Shalom
“The Suit” centers on first lady Jackie Kennedy’s 1962 televised tour of the White House.
By Justin Vellucci
Writer, visual artist and TikTok creator Miriam Anzovin. Photo courtesy of Miriam Anzovin
February 10, 2023, 4:31 pm
TikTok Talmud influencer Miriam Anzovin coming to Pittsburgh
Through weekend workshops, Anzovin will make Talmud accessible and share why Jewish study is so enriching
By Adam Reinherz
J-JEP students collected 300 cornstalks for the sukkah at Rodef Shalom (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Larry Freedman)
January 12, 2023, 8:18 am
Making religious school ‘personal’: J-JEP continues to grow
“We are working on doing what we do better and gaining the trust of the kids and the parents."
By Justin Vellucci
Beth Shalom president Alan Kopolow speaks during the centennial event. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman
November 28, 2022, 11:15 am
Beth Shalom celebrates 100 years in Squirrel Hill and looks ahead
A century after laying its cornerstone, Congregation Beth Shalom marks the occasion with plans for the future
By Adam Reinherz
May 19, 2022, 2:47 pm
Elisheva Devorah Miriam Yogman Bat Mitzvah
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