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First person
Beautiful and terrifying, trip offers insight into plight of French Jews
By
Adam Reinherz
Wondrous visit abroad reveals life amid splendor and dread.
JFCS
JFCS-trained refugees valued by Jewish employers
By
Toby Tabachnick
Jewish companies and organizations are the largest employers of the agency’s clients.
Joint session
Rep. Frankel leads historic joint session to honor victims of October 27
By
Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh delegation, including family members of the victims, survivors of the October 27 attack and community members, traveled to Harrisburg for the historic joint session.
Securing the future
New program to pair grandparents and grandchildren for year of learning
By
Toby Tabachnick
Pittsburgh has been chosen as part of this year’s cohort. Organizers are seeking participants.
Operation Moses
From Ethiopia to Israel
By
David Rullo
Michal Samuel, who left her homeland of Ethiopia by foot, traveling through Sudan, to eventually arrive in Israel.
Israeli Election
Local Israelis react to April 9 election
By
Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh residents respond to Benjamin Netanyahu having likely secured his fifth term as prime minister.
Partnership2Gether
Warsaw added as Federation’s third partner region for Israel’s P2G
Polish capital of Warsaw has been added as the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s third partner region of Partnership2Gether
Politics
Mike Doyle talks Israel, anti-Semitism and guns
By
Toby Tabachnick
The longtime congressman weighs in on accusations against Ilhan Omar, blames Trump for ‘stoking up anger’
Speaks boldly and firmly
Pennsylvania Judge David N. Wecht talks about anti-Semitism
By
Joel Cohen
‘There’s clearly an increase in the expression of hatred toward Jews in America.’
Hill District
The optimistic afterlife of the old Labor Lyceum
By
Eric Lidji
Theater
Jewish characters weigh family values in this dark comedy
City Theatre’s ‘The Burdens’ lampoons communication in the digital age
By
Toby Tabachnick
World premiere is performed almost entirely through texts and emails.
Top Ops
Doubling down on love
It is clear we must double down on instilling love for our people and our heritage in our children.
A measles resurgence
Some maintain that parental decisions to forgo vaccination have been driven by issues relating to convenience rather than by anti-vax dogma.
Audrey N. Glickman
With love, from Philadelphia
So much beauty can come out of human beings, and so much expression and illumination about ourselves.
Avram Mlotek
I’m an Orthodox rabbi who is going to start officiating LGBTQ weddings.
Shouldn’t our Orthodox communities rush at the opportunity to keep as many Jews engaged in their Judaism?
Lee Goldman Kikel
Genealogy research leads to amazing discoveries
Other family members whose parents also survived the Holocaust were found.
AIPAC’s image issue
As a bipartisan organization, AIPAC must strive for neutrality — and the appearance of neutrality — in U.S. politics and in Israeli politics.
Gene Tabachnick
When the word ‘optimal’ has newfound meaning
After his father’s death, “If growing my hair for the full year was ‘optimal’ that is what I wanted to do.”
World News
After Tree of Life
Families of TOL victims honoring their memory with mitzvahs
By
Toby Tabachnick
After Tree of Life
Parkland visitors share lessons of resilience and hope
By
Toby Tabachnick
In Memoriam
Philanthropist Milton Fine has died at 92
By
Adam Reinherz
'Team Fun' returns
Pittsburgh native in “Amazing Race”
By
Toby Tabachnick
Excursion to mosque
JAA visit to Islamic Center builds bridges between communities
By
Toby Tabachnick
Tree of Life
Committee releases report allocating $6.3 million to victims of Oct. 27 attack
By
Toby Tabachnick
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Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race
March 1 , 12:00 am
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Caregiver’s Aging Mastery Program
March 20 , 12:00 pm
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The Fran Lefkowitz Biblical Archaeology Series With Dr. Ron Tappy
April 7 , 12:30 pm
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After Tree of Life
From bleak to beautiful, sidewalk gallery to replace tarps at Tree of Life
By
Toby Tabachnick
After Tree of Life
Congregants from New Jersey spend Shabbat with TOL*OLS
By
Toby Tabachnick
Presto change-o!
Memories of Jewish magicians conjured with launch of downtown club
By
Toby Tabachnick
Operation Moses
From Ethiopia to Israel
By
David Rullo
Partnership2Gether
Warsaw added as Federation’s third partner region for Israel’s P2G
JFCS
JFCS-trained refugees valued by Jewish employers
By
Toby Tabachnick
Politics
Mike Doyle talks Israel, anti-Semitism and guns
By
Toby Tabachnick
First person
Beautiful and terrifying, trip offers insight into plight of French Jews
By
Adam Reinherz
Israeli Election
Local Israelis react to April 9 election
By
Adam Reinherz
Joint session
Rep. Frankel leads historic joint session to honor victims of October 27
By
Adam Reinherz
After Tree of Life
Families of TOL victims honoring their memory with mitzvahs
By
Toby Tabachnick
Speaks boldly and firmly
Pennsylvania Judge David N. Wecht talks about anti-Semitism
By
Joel Cohen
In Memoriam
Philanthropist Milton Fine has died at 92
By
Adam Reinherz
After Tree of Life
Parkland visitors share lessons of resilience and hope
By
Toby Tabachnick
After Tree of Life
Local gun restrictions widely praised in Jewish Pittsburgh
By
Toby Tabachnick
'Team Fun' returns
Pittsburgh native in “Amazing Race”
By
Toby Tabachnick
Portraits are her voice
Portrait photographer promotes unity in ‘We Are All Related’
By
Adam Reinherz
Excursion to mosque
JAA visit to Islamic Center builds bridges between communities
By
Toby Tabachnick
Cantors rule
Local cantors, choirs join to celebrate Leonard Bernstein
By
Toby Tabachnick
Bridging the gap
New group expands Israeli connections in Jewish Pittsburgh
By
Toby Tabachnick
World
Partnership2Gether
Warsaw added as Federation’s third partner region for Israel’s P2G
First person
Beautiful and terrifying, trip offers insight into plight of French Jews
By
Adam Reinherz
Moving and powerful
Pittsburgh native joins British Jewish security group
By
Toby Tabachnick
Trump popular in Israel
Recent controversy notwithstanding, support at AIPAC remains bipartisan
By
Jared Foretek | Special to the Chronicle
Lending a Hand
After Christchurch, Jewish community mirrors support
By
Adam Reinherz
Family history
Saliva sample confirms belief in Jewish heritage
By
Adam Reinherz
Music in the Holy Land
Internist joins fellow physicians to play in Israel
By
Adam Reinherz
Shinshinim
Six months in, shinshinim reflect on service
By
Adam Reinherz
Learning on the ground
Israel visit educates state officials on Mideast realities
By
Adam Reinherz
News and life
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik speaks in Pittsburgh
By
Adam Reinherz
Creating space in tech
High-tech is model for shared living, say co-CEOs
Middle East conflict
Hamas ‘raises the stakes’ with mass rocket assault on Israel’s south
By
Yaakov Lappin JNS
The Aftermath of Tragedy
In Europe, synagogues are protected like fortresses. That took decades
By
Cnaan Liphshiz JTA
Politics
British Labour Party branch votes down motion condemning Pittsburgh attack
By
JTA Reports
Community meeting
4,700 Chabad emissaries from around the world gather in NY for conference
By
JTA Reports
Stronger than Hate
Israelis mourn with Pittsburgh
By
Toby Tabachnick
Paying respect
Jewish Agency chairman’s prescription for Pittsburgh: Stay strong and together
By
Adam Reinherz
In Memory
Community says goodbye to last of Tree of Life victims
By
Adam Reinherz
Incredible community
Steel City guests and local leaders console each other
By
Adam Reinherz
First visit to US
French rabbi visits Pittsburgh in transatlantic show of support
By
Adam Reinherz
National
Turnaround
It’s a Las Vegas honeymoon, of sorts, for Trump and Republican Jews
By
Ron Kampeas JTA
Pathway forward
Road to healing goes through Charleston
By
Adam Reinherz
Social justice
Teens at BBYO convention urged to use their voices for social change
By
Toby Tabachnick
Blossom in the 'Burgh
Mayim Bialik visits Pittsburgh in solidarity
By
Adam Reinherz
Special birthday present
Pittsburgh resident featured at State of the Union
By
Adam Reinherz
Raising the Issues
Criminal justice panel finds faults in system
By
Adam Reinherz
Book review
‘Antisemitism Here and Now’ exposes hatred on both sides of political spectrum
By
Toby Tabachnick
Learning on the ground
Israel visit educates state officials on Mideast realities
By
Adam Reinherz
News and life
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik speaks in Pittsburgh
By
Adam Reinherz
Creating space in tech
High-tech is model for shared living, say co-CEOs
Disengagement
Groups fleeing National Women’s March
By
JTA
Bound by tragedy
Charleston survivor comforts congregants
By
Adam Reinherz
Activists' dilemma
Anti-Semitism in Women’s March complicates matters for local Jews
By
Toby Tabachnick
Gifts raise questions
Congregations address donations while moving past attack
By
Adam Reinherz
Solidarity mission
North American leaders given glimpse of Pittsburgh from the pews
By
Adam Reinherz
Point State Park Rally
Politicians and celebrities call for unity and strength at downtown rally
By
Lauren Rosenblatt
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Adam Reinherz
Let's Laugh
Israeli medical clown comes bearing laughs in wake of tragedy
By
Adam Reinherz
Hockey
Penguins demonstrate kindness in days following attack
By
Adam Reinherz
In Memory
Dentist praised for his piety, profession and love
By
Adam Reinherz
Paying respect
Jewish Agency chairman’s prescription for Pittsburgh: Stay strong and together
By
Adam Reinherz
Opinion
Editorial
SJP at NYU
Guest columnist
Donating blood is a mitzvah
By
Charles Wilcox
Editorial
Doubling down on love
Editorial
A measles resurgence
Op-ed
When the word ‘optimal’ has newfound meaning
By
Gene Tabachnick
Editorial
AIPAC’s image issue
Cartoon
CPAC 2019 Rant
Letters to the editor
When did seminary last hear a pro-Israel voice?
Letters to the editor
Not everyone happy with Federation move
Editorial
Understanding Omar
By
Editorial board
Letters to the editor
Corporate money is the problem
By
Conor Lamb
Letters to the editor
Seminary seeks to clarify its position
By
David Esterline
Editorial
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, bridge-building philanthropist
Guest columnist
Anti-Semitism and the ‘visible’ Jews
By
Ben Cohen
Editorial
Simon says
Guest columnist
Showing up as a progressive Zionist in activist spaces
By
Sara Stock Mayo
Guest Columnist
On countering anti-Semitism, fight or join critics? Yes
By
David Bernstein
News and life
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik speaks in Pittsburgh
By
Adam Reinherz
Editorial
Women’s March’s anti-Semites
By
Editors
Editorial
Independent minyans are filling a void and deserve our support
Features
Presto change-o!
Memories of Jewish magicians conjured with launch of downtown club
By
Toby Tabachnick
Hill District
The optimistic afterlife of the old Labor Lyceum
By
Eric Lidji
Securing the future
New program to pair grandparents and grandchildren for year of learning
By
Toby Tabachnick
Theater
City Theatre’s ‘The Burdens’ lampoons communication in the digital age
By
Toby Tabachnick
Hold the Beef
Vegan Passover is a recipe for chia seeds and discussion
By
Adam Reinherz
Curmudgeon brings a smile
Comedian Lewis Black coming to Pittsburgh
By
Adam Reinherz
Lorraine Angel
Now helps African youth
‘Survivor’ champ Ethan Zohn to share passion for Israel at JNF breakfast
By
Toby Tabachnick
Theater
Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal brought to life in one-man show
By
Toby Tabachnick
Baseball
Pirates ‘Booster’ makes fan experience top priority
By
Adam Reinherz
Modernist photography
Notable Jewish photographers showcased in new Frick exhibit
By
Toby Tabachnick
Provenance
Tragedy that reverberates for decades
By
Eric Lidji
Entertainment
JFilm festival showcases international comedies, dramas and documentaries
By
Adam Reinherz
and
Toby Tabachnick
Bridge building
From marshmallows to social justice, these Muslim and Jewish teens are bonding
By
Toby Tabachnick
Music in the Holy Land
Internist joins fellow physicians to play in Israel
By
Adam Reinherz
Not for faint of heart
Black Jewish actress plays title role in Kinetic Theatre’s ‘Octoroon’
By
Toby Tabachnick
Shinshinim
Six months in, shinshinim reflect on service
By
Adam Reinherz
Blossom in the 'Burgh
Mayim Bialik visits Pittsburgh in solidarity
By
Adam Reinherz
Gun Violence
Life, loss and neighborhood explored in gun violence exhibit
By
Adam Reinherz
Special birthday present
Pittsburgh resident featured at State of the Union
By
Adam Reinherz