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Book of Remembrance 5783

Jewish memories are the foundation of our rituals, traditions, and identities. During Yizkor services four times each year, we use the Book of Remembrance to help us recall those who have passed away. An entry in the Book of Remembrance is a meaningful and tangible way to memorialize and honor departed loved ones. Remembering an […]

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Shabbat Shiur Program - Personal Torah Next Session May 14

Join us after kiddush on Saturday, May 14 for the second lay-led discussion in this series. Jonathan Weinkle will lead us in investigating the Talmudic tale of rabbis falling ill and healing each other. Questions? Contact Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman at mgoodman@bethshalompgh.org

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Shababa-Mama & Shababa-Abba - Friday, May 6 - Registration Closed

Join us for a Mother's Day themed Shababababa on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 5:30 pm! All parents in attendance with receive a stemmed flower. Shababababa is Beth Shalom's musical service for Pittsburgh families with kids under age 8, led by our own Rabbi Seth Adelson. After the service, stay for a kid-friendly dinner […]

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New Community Chevra Kadisha - May 1

Taharah, the ritual purification of the dead, is a beautiful, powerful, and Jewish tradition. The New Community Chevra Kadisha performs this important mitzvah in Pittsburgh. Join us on Sunday, May 1st at 1:00 p.m. in the Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom and on Zoom to learn from their members.

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Community
Lag Ba'Omer Concert - May 19

Pre-ticket sales are now closed.Tickets can still be purchased at the door.Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Join Josh Warshawsky and the Chaverai Nevarech Band for a rockin Lag Ba'omer Concert at Beth Shalom on Thursday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. According to Jewish custom, from Passover to Lag Ba'omer we […]

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Holidays
Passover 5782/2022

Passover is almost here! Check out all of the Passover resources in one spot. Passover Services Click Here to view the complete list of services Passover Resource List Passover Guides-Full RA Passover Preparationhttps://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/jewish-law/holidays/pesah/pesah-prep-and-resources-RA Passover Guide 5782https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/pesah-guide-5782-CJLS Kashrut Subcommittee Recommendations 5781https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/kashrut-subcommittee-recommendations-pesah-5781-Video Kashering Guide by Rabbi Jeremy Markizhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUaYjTp5xS6-rM0AlxKKC6VauyofyjaD-Rabbi Amy Levin's teshuvahhttps://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/sites/default/files/assets/public/halakhah/teshuvot/2011-2020/Levin-Reisner-Kitniyot.pdf-JSOR Passover Guide 5782/2022https://www.dropbox.com/s/r1hfu1bbfkz0jm4/JSOR%20Passover%20Guide%202022_Email.pdf?dl=0 Webinars, Classes, Articles […]

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Community
Mens Club Annual Sweepstakes

The Beth Shalom Men’s Club will hold our forty-eighth annual sweepstakes starting Friday April 1, 2023. There will still be two $18.00 weekly prize winners based on the PA Daily Lottery Drawing every Friday from April thru November. Final prize winners will be determined based on the 4 3-digit numbers on each sweepstakes ticket and […]

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Men's Club - Upcoming
Men's Club Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle

Yom HoShoah is Tuesday, April 18Holocaust Remembrance Day Light your candle after sunset on Monday, April 17, 2023. Yom HaShoah Yellow Candles We pack and distribute Yom HaShoah candles for our congregants to remember and honor those who perished in the Holocaust. We also order and distribute Yom HaShoah candles for other local Men's Clubs. […]

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Holidays
High Holiday Brief Survey

Congregation Beth Shalom is in a period of transition. During the past year, we have hired a new Executive Director, Development Director and interim Director of Derekh and Youth Tefilah. Our long-time Cemetery Director and High Holiday seating coordinator has retired and we are currently in the process of searching for an Assistant Rabbi, who […]

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Purim Festivities

Join us on Erev Purim Wednesday, March 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. for fun Purim festivities.

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