Jewish/Hindu Purim/Holi Celebration
2026-03-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Please join us at Congregation Beth Shalom for a very special Purim/Holi Community Event. More details to follow!

Pittsburgh Women's Megillah Reading
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00
Please join Pittsburgh women as we celebrate Purim with an all-women lead reading of Megillat Esther at the home of Mariana Goodman.
For questions, please reach out to Beth Vander Stoep at vanderstoep.beth@gmail.com.

Purim at the Draft
2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Chabad of Greenfield, 4315 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a joyful Purim experience with great food, amazing entertainment, fun for all ages and a meaningful message that stays with you long after the costumes come off. Because every one of us was drafted for a purpose. We can’t wait to celebrate together!

Purim Celebration!
2026-03-03 17:15 - 18:45 | Chabad of the South Hills’ New Building, 1700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States

Talmud Top 40
2026-03-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
NOTE: There are no sessions on November 5, 25, December 10, 24, 31, February 4, 11, 18, April 1, or 8.
Every educated Jew needs to encounter the Talmud directly. That’s what this course is all about. Join Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff as he teaches the “Top 40” Talmud texts that every Jew should have in their toolkit.

East Coast Snowbird Event
2026-03-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton, FL, 33496
Join us for an evening of connection and community as we celebrate 30 years of Snowbirds in Florida.
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Event Chairs
Gail & Norman Childs
Event Co-Chairs
Robin & Peter Gordon
Host Committee
Cheryl Gerson Americus
Nancy & Bill Berkowitz
Sheri Letwin & David Berk
Roberta Caplan
Marian Ungar Davis & Stanford Davis
Dodi Walker Gross & Daniel Edelstone
Laurie & Geoffrey Gerber
Sally & Martin Goldhaber
Sara & James Guttman
Linda & Dennis Hurwitz
Janet & Michael Kamon
Rhonda & Mitchell Letwin
Rachel & Dale Middleman
Amy Morgan Benita Morris
Lisa & Lee Oleinick
Rae-Gayle & Mitchell Pakler
Barbara & Lester Parker
Jane & Bruce Rollman
Shereen & Paul Rosenberg
Diane Samuels & David Sufrin
Judy & Joseph Sufrin
Lori & Bob Shure
Fern & Alan Steckel
Carol & David Steinbach
Suzanne & Richard Wagner

YAD LGBTQ+ Interfaith Club
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 5801, 5801 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
Join the YAD LGBTQ+ Club for an Interfaith Hangout at 5801! This evening designed to bring together queer young adults from different faith backgrounds to connect and build community. Guests can enjoy their first drink on us, along with optional light crafts and games for low‑pressure ways to connect.
In partnership with The Commonwealth of Oakland

Ten Pathways for Professionals in the Jewish Community
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-12 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. We will have a Zoom “Watch Party” on Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 5 and 26, where attendees are invited to join us in person at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s office.

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: 5:59 PM
2026-03-06 17:59 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Ki Tisa, Light Candles at: 5:59 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Friday Evening Shabbat Service
2026-03-06 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.

JCC Big Night 2026
2026-03-07 | JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
JCC Big Night Annual Event 2026

Shabbat Ends: 6:59 PM
2026-03-07 18:59 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Ki Tisa, Shabbat Ends: 6:59 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

CKids Jewish Discovery Club
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-15 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

The Israel-Iran War - Lecture With Yisrael Neeman
2026-03-08 11:00 - 12:15 | Virtual
Partnership2Gether (P2G) invites you to a special lecture that will focus on the war with Iran, how it affects the geopolitics of the region and more. The lecture will be led by Yisrael Neeman, our past Misgav chair of Partnership2Gether and a historian and lecturer at the University of Haifa.
There is no registration for this event. Please use the provided link above to join the lecture directly.

Prophets 2
2026-03-09 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.

Morality Through the Lens of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
2026-03-10 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.

You Built This - Federation Volunteers Shape the Community Learning Series
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Understanding essential role of lay leaders in Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh history, for current and incoming committee members. The final program in this series will focus on the Jewish Federation’s engagement with the wider world, including Europe and Israel, and other communities in Pittsburgh. On the registration page, please select in-person or virtual participation.
Sponsored by BuILD and the Rauh Jewish Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center

Tikkun Yachad
2026-03-10 18:15 - 20:25 | Anathan House, 1620 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Repairing Together (Tikkun Yachad) is an invitation, whether you are just getting involved, are a social justice veteran, or are simply looking for a space to find community rooted in shared values.
Repairing Together gatherings are designed to:
• Center collective care and regulation
• Build trust and connection across community
• Support meaningful, sustainable action
Come as you are. Leave a little more rooted.
All are welcome.
This is a free event and all are welcome.

Dinner will be served.
Free childcare available (space is limited).
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for light movement and stretching.
Registration is required.

SteelTree
2026-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Questions? email Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org

CLE: Questioning "Medical Aid in Dying" Laws—A Jewish Evaluation
2026-03-12 08:30 - 10:45 | Zoom
As the national conversation around end-of-life autonomy intensifies, the legal landscape is shifting rapidly.
In 2025 alone, at least 14 U.S. states introduced new bills—or amended existing ones—addressing medical aid in dying. Join Rabbi Schiff in an exploration of Jewish ethical responses to these developments while examining the balance between compassion and law, autonomy and obligation, suffering and sanctity.

From Urgency to Intention: How to Lead and Strengthen Through Change With Dr. G
2026-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Periods of change can feel destabilizing, especially when leaders carry responsibility for both people and mission. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Deborah Gilboa—aka Dr. G—brings her expertise as a physician, resilience researcher and internationally recognized speaker to help professional and volunteer leaders of Jewish organizations navigate change with intention rather than urgency.
Together, you’ll challenge common narratives about change, identify resilience-building habits that work in real life and practice strategies that support collaborative, values-aligned navigation through transition.
Dr. Deborah Gilboa is a popular TV guest and a board-certified family physician who frequently appears on top television programs including TODAY, Good Morning America and The Doctors. She is also a contributor to the Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Forbes and other print and digital outlets. Dr. G is also the author of five self-development books, which include From Stressed to Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less.
A free, kosher dinner will be provided (Dietary Laws Observed).

A Conversation with Margaret Hoover and Jennifer Palmieri (Elsie Hillman Chair)
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Campbell Memorial Chapel, Chapel Hill Road, Pittsburgh, 15232, United States
The Elsie Hillman Chair brings nationally renowned political leaders, scholars, and activists to Chatham University and the Pittsburgh community to enrich the experiences of students and educate citizens about the role of women in the political process. This year, we will be hosting Margaret Hoover (the current host of PBS’s Firing Line) and Jennifer Palmieri (Former White House Communications Director and Author).

Light Candles at: 7:07 PM
2026-03-13 19:07 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Vayak’hel-Pekudei, Light Candles at: 7:07 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Shabbat Ends: 8:06 PM
2026-03-14 20:06 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Vayak’hel-Pekudei, Shabbat Ends: 8:06 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Queens of the Forest - March 15-19, 2026
2026-03-15 00:00 - 2026-03-19 23:59 | Israel, Israel
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Join women from Pittsburgh’s Partnership2Gether regions of Karmiel/Misgav, Israel and Warsaw, Poland for a unique joint experience in Israel. In this week-long journey that includes educational hikes with a licensed Israeli tour guide, you will learn about Israel “on your feet,” meet new friends and enjoy home hospitality in Karmiel/Misgav. Experience the land of Israel while building bonds with women from Pittsburgh and across the sea!

PJ Library North Hills Mall Meet Up
2026-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Ross Park Mall, 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237, United States
Ross Park Mall Playground Area – first floor
Looking for something fun to do with your little ones? Join us for a playdate meetup at Ross Park Mall. We’ll gather at the indoor play area on the first floor for a casual morning of playtime, conversation, and community.
A cup of coffee will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Welcome Spring: A Holi and Passover Celebration
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Chinmaya Sanjeevani, 3817 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA, 15146, United States
Please join us for “A Holi & Passover Celebration” at Chinmaya Sanjeevani.
This free, family-friendly event is a collaborative of a wide range of Jewish and Hindu spiritual leaders, organizations, and community members, and will blend a beautiful mix of our cultures and traditions. We’ll enjoy music, storytelling, dancing, crafts, vegetarian food and the option to participate in the Holi tradition of throwing colors at the end.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Food will be provided by Udipi Cafe, a vegetarian restaurant. Kosher meals available upon request. Security will be on site.
Supporting Organizations:

StandWithUs
Hindu American Foundation
Congregation Beth Shalom
Tree of Life Congregation
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)
Hindu Jain Temple
Chinmaya Mission
Temple Sinai (Pittsburgh, PA)
JCC Pittsburgh

Grant funding to make this program possible provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
