Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Temple Ohav Shalom Tots Passover Play
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Temple Ohav Shalom, 8400 Thompson Run Road, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States

Shabbat Ends: 8:21 PM
2026-03-28 20:21 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Tzav, Shabbat Ends: 8:21 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Pancakes Before Passover
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us as we prepare to celebrate Passover with pancakes, crafts, stories and more! Family breakfast will take place from 10-11am. Parents will then have the opportunity for separate activities that allow for meaningful engagement with other parents, while children are cared for by JCC childcare staff and provided with age-appropriate activities.

CKids Jewish Discovery Club
2026-03-29 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Chabad of the South Hills’ New Building, 1700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States
Open to all. No membership or affiliation required.

Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading
Love for being Jewish
New and Exciting Content Each Week
Rockin Holiday Events
0-4 Torah Tots
5-11 Super Jew
12-13 BMX Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience

Eve of First day Passover, Light Holiday Candles at: 7:27 PM
2026-04-01 19:27 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Eve of First day Passover, Light Holiday Candles at: 7:27 PM Blessings: https://www.chabad.org/85432 Brought to you by Chabad.org

Eve of Second day Passover, Light Holiday Candles after: 8:27 PM
2026-04-02 20:27 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Eve of Second day Passover, Light Holiday Candles after: 8:27 PM Blessings: https://www.chabad.org/85432 Brought to you by Chabad.org

Light Shabbat Candles at: 7:29 PM
2026-04-03 19:29 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Shemini, Light Shabbat Candles at: 7:29 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Friday Evening Shabbat Service
2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
You’re invited to Congregation Bet Tikvah’s monthly Friday evening Shabbat service. We are a welcoming, queer-centric independent minyan. You can attend virtually via Zoom, or join us in person. We no longer require new attendees to sign up ahead of time! Simply show up and sign in at the security desk.

Bet Tikvah Passover Seder
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Rodef Shalom
Join Congregation Bet Tikvah for our annual Passover Seder, led this year by Elaine R. Our Seder will take place on the 4th night of Passover at Rodef Shalom. Room TBA. If you’d like to attend, please register by March 29.

A suggested donation of $25 per adult or teenager is requested to help cover the cost of the meal; however, no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Children under 12 attend free. We look forward to gathering together for an evening of tradition, storytelling and community.

Shabbat Ends: 8:29 PM
2026-04-04 20:29 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Shemini, Shabbat Ends: 8:29 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Counting the Omer Yoga
2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:15 | Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Counting the Omer Yoga
A 7-week series exploring spiritual renewal through movement. Led by Cantor Julie Newman and Edie Raphael. Join us as we journey from Passover to Shavuot
Apr 5: Hesed/Loving Kindness
Apr 12: Gevurah/ Judgment & Wise Limits
Apr 19: Tiferet / Balance & creativity
Apr 26: Netzach/ Effort & eternity
May 3: Hod / Gratitude, non-effort
May 10: Yesod / Foundation
May 17: Malchut / Indwelling Presence

Prophets 2
2026-04-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
NOTE: There are no sessions on December 22, 29, any February dates or March 2.
Explore the powerful voices of the Later Prophets in this 25-session course with Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff. Together, we’ll uncover the meaning and messages of these often-overlooked texts and see how their wisdom still speaks to us today.

Seeking Safety as a Jewish Parent
2026-04-06 18:00 - 19:30 | JCC South Hills, 345 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States
Join us for a discussion about how to maintain engagement in Jewish spaces while also experiencing fear, finding the balance between feeling and functioning. This thoughtful conversation will offer space to reflect ask questions, and build confidence in Jewish spaces.
Learn practical safety insights and emotional tools for navigating uncertainty in today’s world.
Featured Speakers
Shawn Brokos
Director of Security for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Vicky Butch
JCC Director of Security
Maggie Feinstein
10.27 Healing Partnership Director

Morality Through the Lens of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
$100 for this 7-session series.
Location: Zoom.
Tuesdays at 9:30 AM, Mar. 10–Apr. 28
NOTE: There is no session on March 31.

In this course, we will read and study one of Rabbi Sacks’ most important books, “Morality.” The book reflects on many current societal difficulties and challenges us to consider what a strong, shared moral code might look like, an idea that is core to Judaism.

Eve of Seventh day Passover, Light Holiday Candles at: 7:33 PM
2026-04-07 19:33 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Eve of Seventh day Passover, Light Holiday Candles at: 7:33 PM Blessings: https://www.chabad.org/85432 Brought to you by Chabad.org

Eve of Eighth day Passover, Light Holiday Candles after: 8:34 PM
2026-04-08 20:34 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Eve of Eighth day Passover, Light Holiday Candles after: 8:34 PM Blessings: https://www.chabad.org/85432 Brought to you by Chabad.org

Holiday Ends: 8:35 PM
2026-04-09 20:35 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Shemini, Holiday Ends: 8:35 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Seeking Safety as a Jewish Parent
2026-04-10 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Light Candles at: 7:36 PM
2026-04-10 19:36 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Shemini, Light Candles at: 7:36 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Shabbat Ends: 8:37 PM
2026-04-11 20:37 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Shemini, Shabbat Ends: 8:37 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

PJ Library Indoor Pool Party
2026-04-12 13:45 - 15:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Come join PJ Library families for a pool party at the JCC Squirrel Hill! Please plan to arrive at 1:45pm so that we can check in and get ready to swim!
Locker facilities will be available.

Hillel JUC: 25th Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Hillel JUC, 4607 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, 15213
Since this is a special year for Hillel JUC, we are hosting a special fundraiser event. As we celebrate the first 25 years of Hillel JUC’s building and its legacy, we are asking for help to ensure that the next 25 years are just as magical and transformative.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration Program
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:15 | Rodef Shalom
Annual program to recognize and commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), with music, candle lightings, readings, prayers, and a memorial.

Wechsler
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Private, Address Given Upon RSVP, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Connect with a diverse group of young professionals to engage, develop and inspire leadership.
Email Moishe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org to get involved.
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