Voices from the Shadows: LGBTQ+ Experiences During the Nazi Era, a Talk by Podcaster Eric Marcus
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Eric Marcus, host of the Making Gay History podcast, introduces his series on the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II and the Holocaust. Drawing on extensive research conducted for this first-of-its-kind audio documentary, Eric shares archival clips during a 45-minute presentation (followed by audience Q&A) that brings this painful, often hidden history to life through the voices of the people who lived it.

SteelTree
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
A “giving circle” of young adults making grants to foster innovation in Jewish Pittsburgh.
Email Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org to get involved.
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Big Night Committee Meeting #1
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
Hold for big night committee meeting #1

Ten Pathways for Professionals in the Jewish Community
2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill – Darlington Entrance, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217
This class is open to professionals working for Jewish organizations in Pittsburgh.
Are you a professional working in the Jewish community and looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with peers? This 18-session course, based on the teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, explores the essence of Judaism through rich discussions and accessible texts. You don’t need any prior background.
$150 EARLYBIRD PRICING!
Discounted rate ends September 1 at 5:00 PM.
NOTE: No classes on Nov. 27, Dec. 11, 18, 25, any date in January, Feb. 5, 12, Mar. 5, Apr. 2 or 9.

Meet the Rabbi
Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff is the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar. He is a noted teacher and researcher in Jewish ethics. The Gefsky Community Scholar position is endowed by the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Endowment Fund of the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation.

Jewish Women's Foundation Grantmaking Meeting
2025-10-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
JWF Trustees Grantmaking Meeting

Wechsler Fellowship
2025-10-30 17:30 - 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 Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org to get involved.
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Big Night Committee Meeting #1
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Meet Theodor Herzl
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
This class has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
NOTE: There is no session on October 23.
You may be familiar with Theodor Herzl’s impact on Zionism, but do you know who he was? Discover the remarkable story of Theodor Herzl—the visionary who dared to dream of a Jewish homeland. In this course, we’ll explore Herzl’s life, his powerful writings and the legacy he left behind. Together, we’ll reflect on how his ideas shaped modern Zionism and consider what he might think about Israel and the Jewish world today.

Shabbatot
2025-10-31 08:00 - 09:00 | Community Day School, 6424 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join Community Day School and PJ Library for Shabbatot—a playful, hands-on Shabbat program designed especially for young children and their caregivers! Through songs, stories, crafts and sensory exploration, we’ll discover the beauty of Judaism and the joy of Shabbat together.
Open to all families, no registration required.

Light Candles at: 6:00 PM
2025-10-31 18:00 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Lech-Lecha, Light Candles at: 6:00 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Shabbat Ends: 6:58 PM
2025-11-01 18:58 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Lech-Lecha, Shabbat Ends: 6:58 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Jewish Answers to Life's Most Challenging Questions
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This class is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Join us for a thoughtful and meaningful conversation about life’s big questions: why good people suffer, whether everything is meant to be and where miracles fit in. Guided by the wisdom of our rabbinic sages and modern thinkers, we’ll explore timeless Jewish perspectives in a warm and welcoming setting. Use coupon code PITT95 at checkout.
NOTE: There is no session on October 26.
Cosponsored by Temple Sinai

The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, a project of Hebrew University in Jerusalem supplies the curriculum for a two year course of study, taught by local area Rabbis and Jewish educators that provides adults with a comprehensive understanding of Jewish thought, practice and history. No prerequisite learning is required.

Walk4Friendship
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Wightman Park, Wightman Park
Friendship Circle’s Annual Walk4Friendship
The Friendship Circle’s Walk4Friendship raises funds in support of our efforts to build a more inclusive community for individuals with disabilities. Last year, with the hard work of our walk teams and the generosity of community partners, we surpassed our fundraising goal and welcomed over 500 walk participants!

CKids Jewish Discovery Club
2025-11-02 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

Evolve Hadassah
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00
Join Evolve Hadassah for an afternoon of Zentangle drawing or coloring, drinks, and snacks. Zentangle was developed to help people relax and improve their mental health and well-being. The method is simple, structured drawing for beginners that is inherently meditative. Create abstract, easy-to-draw patterns (called tangles) within a small square piece of paper to take home with you. Adult coloring books will also be available as an alternative. Bring a friend and join us as we build a new women’s Zionist community in Pittsburgh.

Maccabi Reunion & Volunteer Thank you event
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill – Levinson Hall (enter by Forbes Ave Garage), 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Team Pittsburgh delegation reunion and volunteer thank you event. Presentation of the Alan Mallinger Rachmanus Award to an athlete.

Prophets 2
2025-11-03 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.

The Jews and Jesus
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Sixty years after Nostra Aetate changed the Church’s stance on Jews and the charge of deicide, we’ll take a closer look at what really changed—and what hasn’t. This course explores how Jews have viewed Jesus and Christianity over the centuries and what this historic shift means for Jewish-Christian relations today.

Leave No One Behind: Hope and Healing
2025-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Private, Address Given Upon RSVP, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join fellow lovers of Israel from the Greater Pittsburgh community for an evening of inspiration to hear how Jewish National Fund-USA is transforming Israel’s North and South by investing in housing, medical centers, employment, resilience programs and more—bringing renewed life and opportunity to the people of Israel. Learn how our initiatives, like ADI Negev, are meeting the needs of each community to ensure a vibrant and thriving future.

Recovering the Lost Worlds of Jewish Artist Rahel Szalit
2025-11-05 17:15 - 18:30 | University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Kerry Wallach will deliver the inaugural Edith Balas Memorial Lecture. Her talk, “Recovering the Lost Worlds of Jewish Artist Rahel Szalit,” will focus on her process of rediscovering Rahel Szalit (1888–1942), one of the best-known Jewish women artists in Weimar Germany whose work was largely forgotten in the wake of the Holocaust.

Governance That Works—Strategies for Effective Board Leadership
2025-11-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join our workshop on nonprofit governance trends and best practices. Led by Rebecca Gerbert from Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish volunteer leaders will gain tools to enhance board effectiveness, clarify roles and foster ethical leadership. Bring your challenges and questions to learn how to lead with vision and impact.
Rebecca Gerbert
Managing Director, Lay Leadership Training and Development, Jewish Federations of North America
Rebecca is a nonprofit leadership and governance professional focused on fostering lasting and meaningful relationships on behalf of organizations.
Kosher Dinner Provided • Dietary Laws Observed

CLE: Artificial Intelligence in Jewish Law
2025-11-06 08:30 - 10:45 | Zoom
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it’s reshaping our daily lives, professions and perceptions of what it means to be human.
From redefining creativity and altering the workplace to challenging traditional notions of privacy and accountability, AI presents both extraordinary promise and profound ethical dilemmas. Join Rabbi Schiff as he explores how Jewish law engages with these rapid technological shifts. This course aims to examine how centuries-old legal principles and moral teachings can illuminate today’s most urgent questions about innovation, responsibility and ethical practices.

Ten Pathways for Professionals in the Jewish Community
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | JCC Squirrel Hill – Darlington Entrance, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217
This class is open to professionals working for Jewish organizations in Pittsburgh.
Are you a professional working in the Jewish community and looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with peers? This 18-session course, based on the teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, explores the essence of Judaism through rich discussions and accessible texts. You don’t need any prior background.
$150 EARLYBIRD PRICING!
Discounted rate ends September 1 at 5:00 PM.
NOTE: No classes on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 25, any date in January, Feb. 5, 12, Apr. 2 or 9. Class will be on Zoom on Dec. 11, 18, Feb. 26 and Mar. 5.

Meet the Rabbi
Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff is the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar. He is a noted teacher and researcher in Jewish ethics. The Gefsky Community Scholar position is endowed by the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Endowment Fund of the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation.

Light Candles at: 4:52 PM
2025-11-07 16:52 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Vayeira, Light Candles at: 4:52 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Shabbat Happy Hour
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Title 9 Sports Bar, 5997 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh for a fun and local Shabbat Happy Hour, hosted at Title 9 Sports Bar in East Liberty.
“Title 9 is a local, woman-owned sports bar. We’re serving up televised women’s games, local brews, cocktails/mocktails and fresh eats. The team at Title 9 has a passion for playing and rooting for women’s sports and deep love for our community.”
Let’s unwind from the week, gather for drinks, light bites, candle lighting and schmoozing. Come try a Pittsburgh IPA and support a new, local favorite!
Your first drink is on us, thanks to our partnerships with OneTable and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.

Friday Evening Shabbat Service
2025-11-07 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.

Shabbat Box With Temple Ohav Shalom Tots
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Temple Ohav Shalom, 8400 Thompson Run Road, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Celebrate Shabbat with Shalom Tots! After reading the PJ Library Book, “Shabbat Box” by Lesley Simpson, we will jump into hands-on crafting activities. Create a custom Shabbat Box- Make candle holders, design a wine cup and challah cover, divide ingredients for “Challah in a Bag”, and of course, bedazzling the box! Registration requested!

Virtual Commemorative Torah Study
2025-11-08 11:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
We invite the community to join in commemorative reflection, prayer and study on the yahrzeit of those killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. We will engage in virtual Torah study at 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm on November 9th.
Registration is required; please follow the links on our website to see more information on the Torah study sessions.

Shabbat Ends: 5:51 PM
2025-11-08 17:51 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Vayeira, Shabbat Ends: 5:51 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org
