Congregational Shabbat Chinese Dinner - Friday, December 9
On Friday, December 9, come for Hod veHadar Instrumental Shabbat Services at 6:00 p.m. and then please stay for a Congregational Dinner following services. Dinner
Upcoming Events
Shababababa - Friday, December 16
Join us for a dinosaur themed Shababababa on Friday, December 16 starting at 4:30 P.M. Based on the book How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Hanukkah?
Jews for Justice: Dinner & Discussion - Friday, January 6, 2023
One teen leader will facilitate dialogue between courses at each table. This program is part of an ongoing USY Shabbat discussion series called Jews for
Hanukkah Party - Sunday, December 18
You are invited to an Hanukkah Party on Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the Men's Club and Sisterhood. Please join us for
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
Lunch and Learn 5783 - Next Session Tuesday, December 6
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 2 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
Lag Ba'Omer Concert
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 Gabbai? (Reprise) Originally Published December 2-3, 2022.
December 2, 2022
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Since we suggest that anyone concerned about the manner of being called to the Torah consult the gabbayim ahead of time, we thought we would
What Influential Jewish Fellow Was Born November 27, 1874? Originally Published November 25-26, 2022.
November 30, 2022
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Here is a hint to the answer to our question for those who have heard the story over morning minyan breakfast: this person was first
Solar Roof Initiative
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