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Welcome to our neighborhood!
When you open the doors to Rodef Shalom, you’ll find a community that’s as vibrant and evolving as you are. You’ll discover a diverse congregation engaged in social issues, culture, and learning – a congregation rediscovering Jewish values that give meaning and provide a strong foundation to face the challenges of contemporary life.
Our doors are open to everyone.
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Events
Featured Events
Sun, Mar 26Rodef Shalom CongregationMar 26, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMRodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USASign up to volunteer for the legendary Rodef Shalom Youth Group Bake Sale and Millie's Ice Cream to help raise money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. There are three volunteer shifts available. Lunch, snacks, dinner, and fun all provided!
Sun, Mar 26Rodef Shalom CongregationMar 26, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PMRodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USAThe annual Empty Bowls is a simple community meal of bread and soup to help remind people of the one in seven in our community who are facing hunger. Proceeds benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest.
Mon, Mar 27Rodef Shalom Congregation Lobby
Tue, Mar 28Lippman Library and ZoomMar 28, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLippman Library and Zoom, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USAJoin Lippman Librarian Sam Siskind to discuss the novel "How to Find Your Way in the Dark" by Derek B. Miller. Winner of the 2022 Association of Jewish Libraries Jewish Fiction Award. Online and in-person with wine and cheese! RSVP to siskind@rodefshalom.org.
Sun, Apr 02Rodef Shalom CongregationApr 02, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMRodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USACelebrate Passover in the sweetest way possible! We'll make our way through the story of Passover incorporating chocolate in each step. Before we know it, we'll all be saying 'Dayenu!' Register by March 31st. $5 per child.
Mon, Apr 03Levy Hall
Wed, Apr 05Freehof HallApr 05, 6:00 PMFreehof Hall, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USAWe invite you to gather together at our table this Passover! Join our community on the first night of Passover for a warm and engaging seder led by Rabbi Sharyn Henry. Dinner will follow. Please make your reservation by Friday, March 24.
Fri, Apr 14Rodef Shalom CongregationApr 14, 6:00 PMRodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USAWelcome Shabbat with family and friends, music and prayer. Join together at 6:00 for a Shabbat Dinner or join at 6:45 for a Kabbalat Shabbat song session and service specially designed for families and kids of all ages. We'll end the night with a sweet dessert.
Sun, Apr 23Rodef Shalom CongregationApr 23, 7:30 PMRodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USAJoin us for the 2023 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture with guest speaker Rabbi Debbie Pine, Campus Support Director for Hillel International. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Reception to follow.