Lunch and Learn 5785 - First Session Tuesday, December 3New!!
Join Rabbi Adelson on the first Tuesday of each month for Lunch and Learn. This year’s subject will be "The Origins of Zionism". The State of Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, but the idea of establishing a modern state in the historical land of the Jewish people is much older. From a historical […]
Pop Toys and Power Politics: Israel at Eurovision - Friday, November 22New!!
Join us for a Hod veHadar Instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a presentation by guest speaker Dr. Shayna Weiss. What can we learn from Israel's participation in Eurovision, the world's biggest song contest, and why does it mean so much for Israel's identity on the global stage? Come join us to learn more and sing […]
Havurah Shabbat - Friday, December 13
We are starting the process of reorganizing some of our existing ḥavurot and also creating some new ones. What are ḥavurot? A ḥavurah is a group of people within the congregation who meet regularly to do things together. The Hebrew word חבורה / ḥavurah means “group”; it is related to the word חבר / ḥaver, […]
Come Together Comedy Night - November 24
Join us for a Cocktail hour that includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks and Comedy Show at 6:00PM or you can just come at 7:30PM for the Comedy Show featuring comedians, Moody McCarthy as the opening act, and Dan Naturman, as the headliner. Two Ticket Prices: (scroll down to purchase) BE A SPONSOR! All sponsors are […]
Shababababa - Friday, November 15
Join us for Shababababa, Beth Shalom's musical service for Pittsburgh families with kids under age 8 led by Rabbi Seth Adelson. Dinner will be served after the service. Dinner includes lemon chicken, hamburgers, French fries, salad, roasted vegetables, challah rolls and dessert. Registration is required whether or not you are staying for dinner. To register, […]
Weekly Games - Every Thursday
Join fellow Bridge and Mahjong enthusiasts to play during an Inaugural Game Day session. This session is open to everyone, members and non-members. No cost to attend and no registration required. Mahjong players should bring card and set if you have one. No cost to attend but you can sign up by clicking the button […]
Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival
THE PITTSBURGH JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EXCEPT SPECIAL BONUS SESSION ON NOVEMBER 20. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US! Introducing Congregation Beth Shalom's first Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival! Featuring Ilan Evyater, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Michael Solomonov, and Steve Cook, and many local authors. We are looking to bring our […]
Donate to the ELC Parent-Teacher Organization
The mission of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is to help both teachers and parents get the most out of the ELC community. For the most part, this means community building events for parents and their kids and appreciation activities for teachers, plus fundraising to support both. These activities include Parents Night Out, PTO Playdate, Purim […]
Book of Remembrance 5785
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 […]
Cemetery Special Pricing
We are pleased to offer discounted Cemetery Services to Congregation Beth Shalom members and nonmembers through December 31, 2024. We are discounting prices for grave plots, mausoleum crypt spaces, and pre-need cemetery interment services. The purchase of pre-need cemetery interment services as well as grave plots and mausoleum crypt spaces for you or a loved […]