What a welcoming congregation and a marvelous resource to the community. I've been to several…read morefundraising events the Rodef Shalom has hosted, and I must say they have a great facility with good parking, and an excellent staff. Besides that, there are concerts in the summer, a unique Biblical Garden, and OUTrageous Bingo. So I congratulate Rodef Shalom on their outreach to non-profits, for their service to the others.

As a lapsed Catholic, I can't really assess a synagogue (or, frankly, a church) but as a devout…read moregardener I can praise the beautiful, peaceful, and spiritually meaningful Biblical Botanical garden adjacent to the synagogue. Each plant is clearly lovingly maintained, and displayed with a corresponding Biblical Verse. Many cities have hidden little gems that are unknown to the general public; this is Pittsburgh's, and it is a neighborhood treasure. Whenever I'm in Pittsburgh in the summer, I find there's no more uplifting way to spend a half hour.

Beth Shalom is a lovely Conservative synagogue, with a leaning towards traditional egalitarianism…read more There is a wide age range of attendees, from families with young kids, young adults in their 20s and 30s, and people of all ages. If you go, there is almost a guarantee that the rabbi will introduce himself to you and you will probably have many members of the community coming up to meet you as well. There is a wide range of programming to meet different needs, as you can see on the website: https://bethshalompgh.org/. I highly recommend to check it out!

What a total shtshow of a shul. I spent months asking about dues only to have someone forge a…read moremembership application on my behalf. I only found out because they published my name in their newsletter as being a new member. Now I'm afraid I'll get a bill for dues even though I never signed up. I have asked to be unsubscribed from the newsletter and for them to stop contacting me and they won't do either. Whoever hired Kenneth Turkewitz should re-examine their ability to do HR work because he's a nightmare.

This is a really friendly congregation for people of all denominations. Very welcoming of…read moreinterfaith families. Lots of programming for a small congregation. Lots of music at services.

This is a great synagogue for families and for everyone else. They are very welcoming. They have…read moreseveral areas for services and gatherings. Right now they are still doing things virtually but that means that you can be included when traveling. Our daughter and son in law had a baby naming ceremony via Zoom and it went beautifully. The staff helped make sure that family from all over the country were able to be connected in for the ceremony. They do a lot to make sure that children feel included. Their Tot Shabbat is able to hold the attention of even the smallest children.

What a perfect place to pray and be a part of family and community. The location cannot be more…read moreperfect.. Located in the north suburbs of Pittsburgh but still close to the city.

It's a very nice center and the environment is genuinely inclusive. I love the amenities that then…read moreoffer. Too bad for the very limited hours of operation, but that seems to be a common trend for all the gyms in PGH

When I was living in my hometown of Pittsburgh, the JCC was one of the facilities I used for…read more staying active. The main gym is packed with top-tier cardio and lifting equipment, and the indoor lap pool is perfect for a solid swim. Everything is consistently clean, well-maintained, and running smoothly. Plus, wrapping up a tough workout in their saunas or steam rooms made the membership worth it all on its own.

I am in the process of converting and I can't say enough of the community of this congregation…read more The welcome that I have received, the team has been amazing supporting me and guiding me through the process. The services are amazing and with the high holidays it's been an experience I can't describe. I feel so welcomed.

Neil L obviously hasn't the first clue about the Jewish population in Western Pennsylvania. His…read morecomment about "rural steel town" and "miserable part of america (sic) Last year when the president, and I use that term loosely, visited Pittsburgh and Tree of Life synagogue, there were many protesters and there is a great unity, especially within the Reform and Conservative community who are Democrats. Neil L sounds like he was dumped by a very intelligent single woman who attends this lovely temple. I hope over 4 years later he has finally gotten over this loss. As for this temple, there are warm, intelligent and welcoming people here and it is a joy to visit. (No I am not a member, as I live in the East suburbs of Pittsburgh and very proud to be from Pittsburgh)