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Monthly Events Calendar

October 2025
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
28
1:00 PM
Yiddish Course
+1 more
29
7:00 PM
AA Meeting
+1 more
30
10:00 AM
Sisterhood Sewing & Knitting Group
+1 more
1
7:00 PM
Kol Nidre Service
+1 more
2
9:00 AM
Tot Services for Young Children and their Families
+4 more
+5 more
3
6:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
4
8:45 AM
Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
+2 more
5
8:25 AM
Religious School Family Hebrew
+3 more
+4 more
6
5:15 PM
Soup, Sandwiches, and Salad in the Sukkah
+2 more
+3 more
7
10:00 AM
Sukkot Morning Festival Service
+1 more
+2 more
8
1:00 PM
Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
+2 more
+3 more
9
11:00 AM
Bridge
+1 more
10
7:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
+1 more
11
8:30 AM
Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
+1 more
+2 more
12
8:25 AM
Religious School Family Hebrew
+4 more
+5 more
13
5:30 PM
Erev Simchat Torah Dinner honoring New Members and Students
+2 more
+3 more
14
10:00 AM
Simchat Torah & Yizkor Service
+1 more
15
1:00 PM
Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
+2 more
+3 more
16
11:00 AM
Bridge
+1 more
17
5:30 PM
Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
18
8:45 AM
Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
+2 more
19
8:25 AM
Religious School Family Hebrew
+4 more
+5 more
20
6:00 PM
Hartman Learning Group
+2 more
+3 more
21
10:00 AM
Sisterhood Sewing & Knitting Group
+2 more
+3 more
22
1:00 PM
Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
+1 more
+2 more
23
11:00 AM
Bridge
+1 more
24
5:30 PM
Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
25
8:45 AM
Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
+2 more
26
8:25 AM
Religious School Family Hebrew
+4 more
+5 more
27
6:00 PM
Hartman Learning Group
+1 more
+2 more
28
10:00 AM
Sisterhood Sewing & Knitting Group
+1 more
+2 more
29
1:00 PM
Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
+2 more
+3 more
30
11:00 AM
Bridge
+1 more
31
6:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
1
8:45 AM
Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
+2 more
2
8:25 AM
Religious School Family Hebrew
+3 more
+4 more
3
6:00 PM
Hartman Learning Group
+1 more
+2 more
4
10:00 AM
Sisterhood Sewing & Knitting Group
+1 more
+2 more
5
1:00 PM
Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
+1 more
+2 more
6
11:00 AM
Bridge
+1 more
7
6:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
+1 more
8
8:30 AM
Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
+1 more
+2 more

Upcoming Events

  • Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Torah Study at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 25
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online
    Oct 25, 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.
  • Shabbat Morning Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Shabbat Morning Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 25
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online
    Oct 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Rest and rejoice as we celebrate Shabbat with beautiful music and meaningful prayer. We welcome interfaith families, the LGBTQIA+ community, visitors, and all generations… and we’re saving a seat for you too.
  • Religious School Family Hebrew
    Religious School Family Hebrew
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 26
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 26, 2025, 8:25 AM – 9:25 AM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Grab a bagel and experience learning Hebrew together as a family! In our most popular Hebrew program, students learn Hebrew prayers with a parent or other adult partner during the hour before religious school on Sundays. Free childcare is available for younger siblings not enrolled in Hebrew.
  • Unified Religious School
    Unified Religious School
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 26
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 26, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Find out more about religious school and register at rodefshalom.org/school!
  • Religious School Sunday Afternoon Hebrew
    Religious School Sunday Afternoon Hebrew
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 26
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    This hour of Hebrew instruction immediately follows religious school on Sundays. It mirrors the program previously held at Temple Sinai and is for students only. Snacks provided! This class is for those who cannot attend Wednesday or Family Hebrew.
  • Yiddish Course
    Yiddish Course
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 26
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 26, 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!
  • “Music With a Mission” Cabaret Concert
    “Music With a Mission” Cabaret Concert
    Sun, Oct 26
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Rodef Shalom Brotherhood presents the East Winds Symphonic Band in this FREE concert featuring a celebration of music from stage and screen. Cash donations to the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry are welcome.
  • Hartman Learning Group
    Hartman Learning Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 27
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 27, 2025, 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
  • AA Meeting
    AA Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 27
    Rodef Shalom Congregation
    Oct 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    A full list of Pittsburgh AA meetings is available at pghaa.org/meetings
  • Sisterhood Sewing & Knitting Group
    Sisterhood Sewing & Knitting Group
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 28
    Oct 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Sisterhood Room, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Beginners welcome! Lunch to follow. Bring lunch for yourself and a dessert to share.
  • Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman
    Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 28
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom) & Online
    Oct 28, 2025, 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.
  • Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
    Women of Rodef Shalom Mahjong Game
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 29
    Rodef Shalom Congregation
    Oct 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Everyone is welcome to this informal game of mahj!
  • Religious School Wednesday Hebrew
    Religious School Wednesday Hebrew
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 29
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Oct 29, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Our midweek program begins with a half hour of tefillah, where we discuss the meaning and usefulness of prayer. The following 90 minutes of instruction by level is leisurely, with activities and a snack break.
  • Voices from the Shadows: LGBTQ+ Experiences During the Nazi Era
    Voices from the Shadows: LGBTQ+ Experiences During the Nazi Era
    Wed, Oct 29
    Oct 29, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom), 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for a presentation by Eric Marcus on the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, WWII, and the Holocaust.
  • Bridge
    Bridge
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 30
    Rodef Shalom Congregation
    Oct 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
  • Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Shabbat Evening Service at Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 31
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online
    Oct 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
    Rodef Shalom Congregation & Online, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Rest and rejoice as we welcome Shabbat with beautiful music and meaningful prayer. We welcome interfaith families, the LGBTQIA+ community, visitors, and all generations… and we’re saving a seat for you too.
  • Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Torah Study at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 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.
  • Shabbat Morning Service at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Shabbat Morning Service at Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 2025, 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
    Forbes & Murdoch (Temple Sinai), 5505 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
    Join us in singing or chanting almost all the Hebrew prayers, interspersed with interpretive readings from Mishkan Tefilah. The service includes a Torah reading of the weekly Parashah, a short dvar Torah, and finishes with Kiddush.
  • Levaur Lecture with Rabbi Danny Schiff
    Levaur Lecture with Rabbi Danny Schiff
    Sun, Nov 09
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom) & Online
    Nov 09, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Fifth & Morewood (Rodef Shalom) & Online, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
    Join us as Rabbi Schiff speaks on What our Current Jewish Reality Demands of Us.
  • Yiddish Humor and the Worlds of Sholom Aleichem
    Yiddish Humor and the Worlds of Sholom Aleichem
    Thu, Nov 13
    Nov 13, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
    With Jeremy Dauber, Atran Professor of Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture at Columbia University. Reception with Music by the Pittsburgh Klezmer Jam

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