Community Meetup

As we pilot this program, we require that attendees prepay for dinner will to help us plan accurately. Meals will rotate among local restaurants, and we’ll do our best to keep prices low. The cost is $20 per person, and advance registration is required by Wednesday of the week prior; you are welcome to register for multiple weeks at once. Each buffet will include options for a variety of dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free selections. Please indicate in the Notes section if you have any dietary needs.

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? The Hartman Learning Group explores these issues, using the Shalom Hartman curriculum under the leadership of Rabbi Fellman. (Contact Dana Block, Executive Assistant to the Clergy, for the pro-rated cost at Dana@RodefShalom.org.)

Join us for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday! Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’re sure to enjoy the camaraderie and good times as you make new friends or cherish moments with longtime pals. All are welcome! Sponsored by Your Town Realty. Bring the most recent Mahjong card with you. You can purchase one at nationalmahjonggleague.org. There will be a $5 charge at the door each session, payable by cash or check (made out to Women of Temple Sinai). Winners will be awarded Giant Eagle gift cards. Want more Mahj? Join our game that meets Wednesdays at 1 PM.

Unleash your creativity in a six-week Art Journaling Workshop—no experience needed! Whether you’re brand new to creative expression or simply looking for fresh inspiration, this hands-on session will guide you through playful techniques using color, texture, collage, and simple prompts. Join Deborah Freedman and discover that there is “no wrong way” to art journal, while you explore and create. Come as you are and leave with new tools, fresh ideas, and pages that tell your unique story.

All materials will be provided. However -  If you want to bring some supplies, we suggest any of the following: Your favorite journal, blank book, sketchbook, composition notebook.  Your favorite writing utensils (pens, pencils, markers, watercolors, etc.) Scissors, glue stick or other glue. Paper ephemera, pictures. 

Horticulturalist Rachel Kudrick's classes will orient students to gardening basics. Each class functions independently, so you can pick and choose the areas you relish. (Full descriptions of classes.) Rachel runs Beit Kulanu’s vegetable garden, where all of the produce gets donated to people in need. All classes are $18 unless otherwise noted and payable to the instructor via cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or major credit card. Please reach out to Rachel at (412) 251-9759. (Sliding scale and fee waiver available for those on fixed incomes.) 

April 6: "Down & Dirty" This class will teach you what you need to know about soil: the structures and properties that promote plant growth, testing pH & nutrient levels, and how to fix it if your plants don't like it. We will cover the specific soil needs of many common landscape & food plants.

Looking for a different way to unwind and connect? Join us for an hour of uplifting communal singing through niggunim — wordless melodies from Jewish tradition that calm the mind and open the heart. We’ll learn melodies together step-by-step, repeating them until they become familiar, then explore a brief teaching on singing as spiritual practice. No musical training, singing experience, or Hebrew knowledge needed — just bring your voice and curiosity. A joyful, accessible path into presence and community.

Join editor/author Susan Helene Gottfried for a relaxed evening with writing prompts. Fiction or non, poetry or prose; even artists are welcome! We’ll pick a prompt and get busy creating. At the end, we’ll have time to share and be impressed with each other’s creativity. Bring a writing instrument and paper/laptop! 

Join Cantor Reinwald to take a look at how Jewish singer-songwriters such as Leonard Cohen, Matisyahu, and others have infused their music with Jewish perspectives and values. We will listen to their music and study their lyrics to gain a glimpse into their musical vision and message. 

Grab a drink from our drink bar and hang out with one of our clergy for an hour. A time for casual conversation and getting to know each other. 

Experience The MELT Method — a gentle, effective self‑care technique that reduces pain, improves mobility and stability, and supports nervous system regulation. In this introductory class, you’ll use soft MELT balls on the hands and/or feet and feel real changes in your body. The class is taught by Anita Amato, Pittsburgh’s only certified MELT instructor, and a Board‑Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist with deep clinical skill and a passion for helping people reconnect to what they love. Cost: $15, payable to the instructor.

Join us for this relaxed, welcoming gathering where you can bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any handwork project and enjoy great company along with a favorite beverage. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, this is a no-pressure space to create, chat, and unwind. Share ideas, pick up new tips, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of stitching in community. Bring your project and settle in for an evening of creativity, connection, and cozy fun.

Join us for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday! Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you’re sure to enjoy the camaraderie and good times as you make new friends or cherish moments with longtime pals. All are welcome! Sponsored by Your Town Realty. Bring the most recent Mahjong card with you. You can purchase one at nationalmahjonggleague.org. There will be a $5 charge at the door each session, payable by cash or check (made out to Women of Temple Sinai). Winners will be awarded Giant Eagle gift cards. Want more Mahj? Join our game that meets Wednesdays at 1 PM.

Horticulturalist Rachel Kudrick's classes will orient students to gardening basics. Each class functions independently, so you can pick and choose the areas you relish. (Full descriptions of classes.) Rachel runs Beit Kulanu’s vegetable garden, where all of the produce gets donated to people in need. All classes are $18 unless otherwise noted and payable to the instructor via cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or major credit card. Please reach out to Rachel at (412) 251-9759. (Sliding scale and fee waiver available for those on fixed incomes.) 

April 6: "Down & Dirty" This class will teach you what you need to know about soil: the structures and properties that promote plant growth, testing pH & nutrient levels, and how to fix it if your plants don't like it. We will cover the specific soil needs of many common landscape & food plants.

Join editor/author Susan Helene Gottfried for a relaxed evening with writing prompts. Fiction or non, poetry or prose; even artists are welcome! We’ll pick a prompt and get busy creating. At the end, we’ll have time to share and be impressed with each other’s creativity. Bring a writing instrument and paper/laptop!