Installation of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman - September 3
Join us on Saturday, September 3 at 9:15 a.m. during Shabbat Morning Services as we formally install Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman as Associate Rabbi. Special
Upcoming Services
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Upcoming Events
Come Together Gala - November 19
Save the Date! Come Together Gala will be held on Saturday, November 19 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom. We
Upcoming Derekh Events
Introduction to Judaism - Classes Begin Sept. 11
The Greater Pittsburgh Rabbinical Association (GPRA) proudly presents Introduction to Judaism. Intro to Judaism (ITJ for short) is a 25-week course, split into 3 units, that
Mondays: Morning Talmud Study
Come join members of Beth Shalom as we learn Talmud together. No experience necessary. All abilities welcome. Class takes place in-person at Beth Shalom in the
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.
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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:
Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman's Writings
Click below for the writings of our new Associate Rabbi-elect:
I've Always Wondered by Audrey Glickman
The Rabbi's assistant answers a question for those that might be too shy to ask.
What Was that about the Origins of the Zohar? Originally Published July 22-23, 2022.
July 22, 2022
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Last week we mentioned the sparsely living and greatly studying Rabbi Shimon bar Yoḥai whose mysticism was carried forward through the Zohar. He was one
What is the Zohar? Originally Published July 15-16, 2022.
July 15, 2022
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A while back we were discussing what is Lag BaOmer, and we mentioned the plague among Rabbi Akiva’s students, and that some scholars feel it
Solar Roof Initiative
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