Sisterhood Shabbat 5782: February 19
Saturday, February 19, 2022 - 18 Adar 5782 9:30 a.m.
Upcoming Services
For times and details on upcoming religious services, click here.
To join our weekday or shabbat Zoom service directly, click here.
NEW! To hear audio recordings of our Shababababa, Friday night, and Saturday morning services, click here.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Derekh Events
Fourth Annual Derekh Speaker Series - First Speaker February 2
For our fourth annual Derekh Speaker Series, we have invited authors from across the country to discuss their books at Beth Shalom.
Jews, the First Amendment, and Abortion Rights, January 30
Join us for an online program as Dr Rachel Kranson, Director of Jewish Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses
Modern, Biblical, and Prayerbook Hebrew Online - With Derekh and Maven
Have you ever wanted to learn to speak Hebrew? Or become more comfortable with the siddur - the Jewish prayerbook?
Introducing - Maven - Beginning January 10
Maven is a brand-new digital portal for Jewish learning. Through American Jewish University, the Whizin Center for Adult Learning, and
Lunch and Learn 2021- Next Session February 8
Music saturates Jewish life, from synagogue services to home rituals to secular Jewish culture. In these five sessions we will
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
Remembering: 25th Anniversary of the Beth Shalom Fire
On October 8, 1996, a devastating fire ripped through the Beth Shalom building. Historians, members, and Beth Shalom leaders recalled the events of that tragic day, and reflected on the rescue of our Torahs and the rebuilding, at a program held in November 2021. To view videos and see pictures of the fire and the commemoration program, click here.
The Modern Rabbi by Seth Adelson
The musings and sermons of Beth Shalom's Senior Rabbi can be found here:
I've Always Wondered by Audrey Glickman
The Rabbi's assistant answers a question for those that might be too shy to ask.
What Jewish Person in the Labor Movement was Born this Week? Originally Published January 21-22, 2022.
January 21, 2022
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Born on January 27, 1850, in London, Samuel Gompers would go on to become a primary force behind the American labor movement. The oldest of
Must One Be a Rabbi to Become a Sofer? Originally Published January 14-15, 2022.
January 14, 2022
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One need not be an ordained rabbi to serve as a sofer, but one must nevertheless absorb and deploy a great deal of knowledge and
Solar Roof Initiative
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