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Adult Learning

For 2,000 years, the synagogue, responsible for educating generations of Jewish students and families, has stood at the center of Jewish life and learning. For more than 150 years, since the earliest days of Reform Judaism in the United States, Rodef Shalom Congregation has been Pittsburgh's response to this historic chain of tradition.

Hear world-renowned speakers, check out our thought-provoking small study groups, or attend educational programs like concerts and films that are both are enriching and entertaining. We have educational opportunities for all ages.

The mission of the Lifelong Jewish Learning Program at Rodef Shalom is to passionately and actively facilitate all aspects of Jewish learning for the Rodef Shalom community and to help Rodef Shalom remain a local and national leader in Reform Jewish education, in concert with the goals of the Reform movement, through rabbinic-led, lay-led, and outside guest-led lectures and programs. We are here to promote Jewish Living through Jewish Learning.

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

  • Elul Yoga
    Elul Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 29
    Rodef Shalom Congregation
    Aug 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Preparing for the High Holidays in the month of Elul is a call to move inward. Elul Yoga guides us to inner awareness through body and breath.
  • Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 30
    Aug 30, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
    Temple Sinai & Online, 5505 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
    Enhance your understanding of the Torah in this informal discussion about Jewish tradition's central text.
  • Biblical Garden Docent Led Tour
    Biblical Garden Docent Led Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 03
    Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden
    Sep 03, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
    Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Join us for free, docent-led tours of the Biblical Botanical Garden! For groups of 8 or more, please contact biblicalgarden@rodefshalom.org to schedule a tour.
  • Yiddish Course
    Yiddish Course
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 07
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Sep 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Learn Yiddish this fall with Roz Becker and Karen Brean (no previous knowledge required!) Space is limited - register today!
  • Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 13
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online
    Sep 13, 2025, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Enhance your understanding of the Torah in this informal discussion about Jewish tradition's central text.
  • Yom Kippur Afternoon Reflection & Renewal
    Yom Kippur Afternoon Reflection & Renewal
    Thu, Oct 02
    Rodef Shalom Congregation
    Oct 02, 2025, 2:30 PM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    From our Beit Midrash to services, spend Yom Kippur afternoon with us in reflection and renewal.
  • Intro to Judaism - In Person
    Intro to Judaism - In Person
    Sun, Oct 19
    Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom
    Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Beth Shalom and Rodef Shalom
    This is a great class for someone who wants to know more about the Jewish religion, its history, and its culture. It is also a good class for someone considering conversion to Judaism. Check with your sponsoring clergy to determine if this class is a required element of the conversion process.
  • Intro to Judaism - Online
    Intro to Judaism - Online
    Tue, Oct 21
    Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
    This is a great class for someone who wants to know more about the Jewish religion, its history, and its culture. It is also a good class for someone considering conversion to Judaism. Check with your sponsoring clergy to determine if this class is a required element of the conversion process.
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4905 Fifth Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15213

412.621.6566 | info@rodefshalom.org

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