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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

  • Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 17
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online
    Jan 17, 2026, 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Enhance your understanding of the Torah in one of our two study options on Saturday mornings.
  • Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
    Purim Shpiel Rehearsal
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jan 18
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Jan 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    The theme for this year is Esther in TV Land, a musical revue based off favorite TV theme songs of the past. We need actors, singers, dancers, & if you would like to be involved in a non-performing role, we are glad to have assistance with prop/set design, and stagehands/production assistants.
  • Herzog Luncheon
    Herzog Luncheon
    Sun, Jan 18
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Jan 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Join us for a light lunch with guest speaker Dick Roberts, author of Growing Up Yinzer, Memories from Beloved Pittsburghers.
  • Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman
    Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 20
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom) & Online
    Jan 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom) & Online, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Join us for spirited discussion as we delve into Jewish views on a specific topic. Talmud discusses the arguments in great detail, and we will enter into the discussion and increase our own understanding! Registration is not required. All are welcome.
  • Hartman Learning Group
    Hartman Learning Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 26
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Jan 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Do you want to learn more about Israeli politics and culture, the relationship American Jews and Israelis share (or don’t)? Do you want to dig into a bit of biblical and rabbinic text? Join us as we explore these issues using the Shalom Hartman curriculum under the leadership of Rabbi Daniel Fellman
  • Reel Judaism
    Reel Judaism
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 02
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Feb 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Come and learn how to watch movies through Jewish eyes. Rabbi Young will teach a series on secular movies and the Jewish values we can find inherent in them. Please try to (re)watch the movies before the class.
  • Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Feb 07
    Feb 07, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
    Temple Sinai & Online, 5505 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
    Enhance your understanding of the Torah in one of our two study options on Saturday mornings.
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