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 […]
High Holidays 5784
The High Holidays are a time for prayer, introspection, joy, and community. We are preparing to meet the challenge of making meaning out of every moment. Click the button below to reserve High Holiday Pass(es) and to participate in the High Holiday Security Donation. A complete list of High Holiday Service times provided below as […]
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 […]
Forverts Newspaper Exhibit - Sunday, March 19
The PRESSED exhibit, currently on display at Pitt's Hillman library, draws from the metal printing plates of Forverts (also known as Forward) newspaper. The 125-year old Forward newspaper was originally a Yiddush-language daily paper that served Jewish immigrants to America. Join Dr. Rachel Kranson to peruse the exhibit, and participate in a (virtual) conversation with […]
2022 Gala Advertising Opportunities
Please consider purchasing an ad in the Celebration Journal to honor the past presidents of Congregation Beth Shalom. To purchase an ad, please complete the Advertising Opportunity form below. The deadline to purchase an ad is Friday, October 21, 2022. Full Page ad: Dimensions are 8.5"W x 11" H. The price is $500. Half Page […]
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 kiddush to follow the service in the Samuel & Minnie Hyman Ballroom. To honor Rabbi Goodman, please consider sponsoring this special installation. Sponsor name(s) will be listed in the Installation […]
Shabbat Shiur Program - Personal Torah Next Session May 14
Join us after kiddush on Saturday, May 14 for the second lay-led discussion in this series. Jonathan Weinkle will lead us in investigating the Talmudic tale of rabbis falling ill and healing each other. Questions? Contact Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman at mgoodman@bethshalompgh.org
Shababa-Mama & Shababa-Abba - Friday, May 6 - Registration Closed
Join us for a Mother's Day themed Shababababa on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 5:30 pm! All parents in attendance with receive a stemmed flower. Shababababa is Beth Shalom's musical service for Pittsburgh families with kids under age 8, led by our own Rabbi Seth Adelson. After the service, stay for a kid-friendly dinner […]
Purim Festivities
Join us on Erev Purim Wednesday, March 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. for fun Purim festivities.
Capital Punishment in Jewish Law
In the pre-modern era, Jewish tradition had to handle criminal law for our community - both adjudicating law and issuing punishment. Some violations of law even carried the death penalty. Jewish legal tradition and Jewish courts throughout the ages took a wide range of approaches to the application of capital punishment. In this three part […]