Shababababa - Friday, February 10
Join us for a Shababababa on Friday, February 10 starting at 4:30 P.M. Shababababa is Beth Shalom's musical service for Pittsburgh families with kids under
Upcoming Events
Sisterhood Shabbat 5783: February 18
Saturday, February 18, 2022 - 27 Shevat 5783 9:15 a.m. in the Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary Guest Speaker: Rabbi Rachel Adler, Ph.D. Honoring (left to right): Helen
Shabbat Morning Yoga - Saturday, January 28
Welcome to Congregation Beth Shalom's Shabbat Morning Yoga taught by member Jennifer Ferris-Glick. Please join us on Saturday, January 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30
Tu Bishvat Family Program - February 5
Join us on Sunday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. for craft activities and seder as we celebrate Tu Bishvat. No cost to attend but registration
Men's Club Annual Sports Luncheon - Sunday, February 19
Be our guest on Sunday, February 19 at 12 noon for our Annual Sports Luncheon. Sports fans of all ages are welcome. Local sports celebrities
Clues and Schmooze - Saturday, February 11
Join us for this fun trivia event, including a raffle, open bar, and snacks! Trivia will be in teams of 3 to 6. Bring your
Shabbat with Beth Shalom
Beth Shalom offers a variety of prayer services on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon evening.
For times and details on upcoming religious services, click here.
To hear audio recordings of our Shababababa, Friday night, and Saturday morning services, click here
Upcoming Derekh Events
Shabbat Shi'ur: Table Games & Open Gym - Saturday, January 28
Join us after kiddush for adult and child games and open gym. Bring your Mahjong card if you have one! Cards! Open Gym! Board Games! Questions?
Lunch and Learn 5783 - Next Session Tuesday, February 7
Have you ever thought seriously about who or what God is, or how God works? Most of us are reluctant to speak about God, perhaps out
Introduction to Judaism - Unit 3 Registration Open
The Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Clergy Association (GPJCA) proudly presents Introduction to Judaism. Intro to Judaism (ITJ for short) is a 25-week course, split into 3 units,
Derekh is Congregation Beth Shalom's adult programming department.
In addition to the special events listed above, we offer many recurring learning programs, such as our Sunday night online parashah class, Monday morning online Talmud Study, and a Wednesday midday Hassidut discussion.
For more information, click here:
Youth and Family Activities
Manny's Service
Manny's Service is a Saturday morning service for children ages 3 to 7. Families are welcome to join in with their children on this fun,
Junior Congregation
Jr Congregation is Beth Shalom's Saturday morning tefillah for kids ages 6 to 12. It is a space that is fun, engaging, and teaches the
Come Together Gala 2022
Beth Shalom's Blogs
To view Rabbi Adelson's High Holiday sermons for 5782, click here.
The Modern Rabbi by Seth Adelson
The musings and sermons of Beth Shalom's Senior Rabbi can be found here:
Hassidut for the People
Click below for the writings of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman:
I've Always Wondered by Audrey Glickman
The Rabbi's assistant answers a question for those that might be too shy to ask.
What Is a Ḥevrah Kaddisha? Originally Published January 20-21, 2023.
January 23, 2023
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A ḥevrah kaddisha (חֶבְרָה קַדִּישָׁא, literally “holy society”) is a group of individuals who collectively tend to the bodies of our deceased, preparing them for
What Is the Steckel Torah? Originally Published December 30-31, 2022.
January 3, 2023
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Our member Alan Steckel has generously placed on indefinite loan to Congregation Beth Shalom a sefer Torah which has been in his family for approximately
Solar Roof Initiative
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