Shabbat Shi’ur: Jewish Medieval Magic – Saturday, July 12, 2025
How did Jews understand and use magic in the middle ages? Was magic forbidden, transgressive, or holy? Find out in a discussion session with Chris Hall after kiddush.
Shababababa – Friday, March 28, 2025: Registration for dinner is now closed.
Join us for a 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. The adult main course is Chicken Francese and the child main course is Chicken fingers. Both dinner courses include roasted potatoes, roasted broccoli and carrots, tossed […]
Hod veHadar Instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Congregational Dinner – Friday, March 21, 2025: Registration for dinner is now closed.
Join us for a Congregational Hod veHadar Instrumental Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Shabbat dinner. The cost is $25 each for Adults, $12.50 each for children 12 and under, and Children under 3 are free. This event is sponsored by Beth Shalom’s Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Registration is required. Registration for […]
Pre-Benei Mitzvah Dates for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Families: Workshops and Retreat for 2026
Beth Shalom families who have an upcoming bar/bat/benei mitzvah are invited and encouraged to attend a wide variety of fun programs meant to make your family’s simcha as meaningful and communal as possible. Sixth grade families have a kickoff shabbat dinner followed by three workshops, as well as taking part in our fabulous retreat. Fifth […]
Communal Ḥanukkah Lighting Event – Saturday, December 28
Join Congregation Beth Shalom and J-JEP for donuts and hot chocolate as we sing Ḥanukkah songs outside. Questions? Contact Rabbi Mark Goodman at mgoodman@bethshalompgh.org
Shabbat Dinner – Friday, May 3: Registration is now closed.
Join us following Friday evening services for a traditional Shabbat dinner. The cost is $25 each for Adults and $12.50 each for children 12 and under. Registration is required. To register, complete online form below. Questions? Contact us at info@bethshalompgh.org
World Wide Wrap with J-JEP: Sunday, February 11
Join us on Sunday, February 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. for World Wide Wrap with J-JEP. Program schedule listed below. Everyone is encouraged to participate. ALL AGES & GENDERS. Program Schedule 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Bagels & Schmear 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Tallit & Tefillin Workshop in Aaron Court with J-JEP*Explanation & instruction […]
Lunch and Learn 5784
Join Rabbi Adelson on the first Tuesday of each month for Lunch and Learn. This year’s subject will be “Israeli History Through Pop Music”. Popular music is one lens through which we can view culture and history, and the music of the early Zionists and thereafter the State of Israel is a rich source for […]
Intro to Judaism Page Has Moved
Intro to Judaism class registration page has moved. For list of classes or to register, visit: itjpittsburgh.org If you have further questions, please contact mgoodman@bethshalompgh.org for more information.
50th Anniversary of Rabbi Steindel’s Ordination – June 3, 2023
In case you were unable to join us for Shabbat on June 3, 2023 as we celebrated the 50 anniversary of Rabbi Stephen Steindel’s ordination, we’ve included below Rabbi Seth Adelson’s remarks and Rabbi Steindel’s sermon. Rabbi Seth Adelson’s Remarks What does one say about the Rabbi Emeritus, who needs no introduction? I could say […]