JParent Shabbat Dinner
2026-03-21 22:00 (America/New_York) | JCC Levinson Hall, 5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Shabbat dinner for parents of school aged children.

CKids Jewish Discovery Club
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-29 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-05 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

GIFT Intergenerational Mock Seder
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:30
An intergenerational Mock Seder that brings students, university faculty, seniors, and community members together for an immersive exploration of cultural Passover traditions through experiential learning and facilitated dialogue.

Prophets 2
2026-03-23 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
2026-03-24 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.

Wechsler
2026-03-24 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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Hadassah Pittsburgh: Zoom Learning with Avi Ben-Hur
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
In partnership with Classrooms Without Borders, Hadassah Pittsburgh is hosting online learning for its members.
7:00-8:00

Talmud Top 40
2026-03-25 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.

Reflections on the Dura Europos Synagogue Paintings: From the Syrian Desert to the Israel Heritage Room
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Cathedral of Learning, 332, Fifth Ave at Bigelow, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
In 244/45 CE, a small Jewish community in Dura Europos, located at the edges of the Roman and Sasanian empires, commissioned a stunning series of biblically-themed wall paintings to adorn the walls of their synagogue. Following the Sasanian sack of Dura, the synagogue was abandoned and forgotten, until its rediscovery by archaeologists in the 1930s and subsequent reinstallation in the National Museum in Damascus. Weaving in reflections from her recent trips to Syria, this talk will explore the incredible biblical subject matter in the Dura synagogue paintings and their later reception in both Damascus and Pittsburgh.
Jill Joshowitz is a scholar of Jewish visual culture in the late antique Eastern Mediterranean and the author of Visual Exemplars: The Art of Biblical Figures in Jewish Art and Literature in Late Antiquity (Brill, 2025). She has curated exhibitions for Jewish cultural institutions throughout the United States including the Maltz Museum, Museum of Jewish Heritage, and the Yeshiva University Museum.

Leading for Tomorrow
2026-03-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Leading for Tomorrow is a 9–month cohort program designed to prepare emerging board leaders in the Pittsburgh Jewish community. The program is run by the Buncher Institute for Leadership Development (BuILD) and combines Jewish values, leadership training and nonprofit governance education to build stronger, more ethical and effective community leaders.

Come Curious. Leave Wiser.
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | JCC Katz Performing Arts Center, 5738 Darlington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
HOLD Event with Bret Stephens and Jeremy Ben Ami

Bret Stephens and Jeremy Ben-Ami - Come curious. Leave wiser.
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | JCC Katz Performing Arts Center, 5738 Darlington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
This new series, developed by the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, invites participants to go beyond the headlines through dialogue and multiple perspectives featuring leading voices and meaningful community discussion. The series is grounded in the belief that the antidote to polarization is not disengagement, but deeper, more informed engagement. Participants will be encouraged to challenge one another, remain open to perspectives that differ from or directly oppose their own and practice respectful, curious conversation. Through a dynamic mix of live panel discussions, documentary and feature film screenings, interactive workshops and facilitated dialogue, participants will move beyond headlines toward a more nuanced understanding of Israel and the questions it raises today. There will be three sessions in the spring and three in the fall.

Leadership Cohort Breakfast Session-Come Curious. Leave Wiser.
2026-03-26 08:15 - 09:30 | JCC Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
The Leadership Development Cohort offers a meaningful opportunity to invest in the professional growth, resilience, and strategic capacity of staff working across the local Jewish communal workforce. At a time when our field is navigating unparalleled complexity and challenge as well as rapid change, this experience is intended to help professionals strengthen their ability to lead with clarity, curiosity, and confidence, while building the skills needed to engage thoughtfully with colleagues, constituents, and community members.
In addition to attending all public sessions in the Come Curious, Leave Wiser series, cohort participants will take part in a 90-minute staff-only facilitated learning experience following each session. These follow-up gatherings will create space to go deeper into the program content and equip participants with the tools, language, and context needed to respond to questions about Israel and navigate challenging conversations within Jewish communal spaces. Together, these experiences are designed to intentionally disrupt familiar echo chambers and support sustained, trust-based dialogue.

Ten Pathways for Professionals in the Jewish Community
2026-03-26 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.

Allan Rosenfield: Fluid — Between Surface and Space
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | JCC Levinson Hall, 5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Allan Rosenfield: Fluid — Between Surface and Space
March 17–May 31, 2026
Allan Rosenfield creates luminous, draped paintings that hover between painting and sculpture. Monumental yet intimate, these works draw on global traditions to become thresholds—spaces of protection, presence and contemplation.

YAD Happy Hour With DJ Shaggy G'z
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Trace Brewing, 4312 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
Join us for YAD Happy Hour at Trace Brewing for good vibes and Israeli music played by DJ Shaggy G’z. Enjoy your first drink on us while busting a move and hanging out with new and old friends.

Light Candles at: 7:22 PM
2026-03-27 19:22 | Pittsburgh, 2201 Pennsylvania Furnace Rd, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, United States
Parshat Tzav, Light Candles at: 7:22 PM Blessings: https://chabad.org/87131#blessings Brought to you by Chabad.org

Temple Ohav Shalom Tots Passover Play
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.

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 | 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
