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 […]
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 the intersection of Jewish tradition, the freedom of religion, and America's legal battles over abortion. This talk will take place over Zoom on Sunday, January 30, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. To register, go to […]
Tisha B'Av 5781
Saturday, July 17, Evening, at Beth Shalom and by Zoom This year Tish’ah BeAv, commemorating the destruction of both Temples, begins immediately after Shabbat, the evening of July 17th. The evening community observance is being hosted by New Light Congregation this year. You are encouraged to bring your own flashlight for Eykhah. July 17th, […]