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Aliyah
Pittsburgh Federation helps Ethiopian Jews make aliyah
By
Justin Vellucci
About 280 Ethiopian Jews arrived in Israel on Feb. 26, 2021, part of Operation Tzur Yisrael. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh helped to fund the effort.
Jewish peoplehood
Israel to grant citizenship to non-Orthodox Jewish converts in Israel
By
Ben Sales
Israeli Supreme Court extends right to citizenship to those who converted under non-Orthodox auspices in Israel.
Ignite
Hillel JUC
Sephardic Jewry celebrated at Hillel JUC’s annual summit
By
Adam Reinherz
Hillel JUC students were given a taste of Jewish culture during a special Sephardic-themed Shabbaton last weekend, when hundreds of students enjoyed a deluxe Shabbat dinner to-go, Havdalah with Israeli maestro Yaniv Attar and a cooking demonstration with chef and author Hélène Jawhara Piñer. The multifaceted program gave nearly 300 students a chance...
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10.27 Healing Partnership
Event to be held Sunday, March 7
Pop-Up exhibit celebrates Squirrel Hill artists and small businesses
Fun, free and family-friendly
COVID-19
Yeshiva Schools closed due to COVID-19
‘Multiple families’ affected by recent outbreak
Fighting Anti-Semitism
‘Zoom-bombing’ on the rise
By
Justin Vellucci
There have been at least three incidents of Zoom-bombing of Jewish events in Pittsburgh this year. They have included anti-Semitic and racist rants and offensive images.
Development
New position at Beth Shalom
Beth Shalom names first development director
By
Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Andy Shugerman to join Squirrel Hill congregation
Recognition
Pittsburgh’s Jewish communal professionals honored throughout week
“We always strive to be thankful to those who care for us, but during this week let’s make sure to show Jewish communal professionals our gratitude and appreciation.”
JDAIM
Disability advocate frames conversation about inclusion in Pittsburgh
By
Adam Reinherz
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Jewish Residential Services welcome national expert Matan Koch
JDAIM
Temple Sinai celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness Month with live storytelling
By
David Rullo
Opinion
Need for inclusion of those with disabilities is magnified during pandemic
By
Nancy Gale
Westmoreland County
When is a JCC not a JCC?
Revived Westmoreland Jewish Community Council readies programs for 2021
By
David Rullo
Jews in Westmoreland County can look forward to expanded programming this year thanks to a revival of the Westmoreland Jewish Community Council. “Part of our mission is to bring educational and cultural events to Jews that live in Westmoreland County,” said Rabbi Sara Perman, former spiritual leader...
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Chronicle selected for Jewish Journalism Fellowship
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle has been selected to participate in the inaugural Jewish Journalism Fellowship, a yearlong program designed to help local Jewish news outlets thrive in the 21st-century media landscape. Through this program, the Chronicle hopes to serve readers in ways that are more sustainable and impactful, and that strengthen the...
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Fighting Anti-Semitism
NBC pulls episode of ‘Nurses’ show after backlash over its portrayal of Jews
By
Gabe Friedman
The show’s producers apologized in a statement.
Opinion
Michael Che’s SNL joke: Not funny, not factual, definitely hurtful
By
Alan Edelstein
Fighting Anti-Semitism
AJC wants ‘Saturday Night Live’ to apologize for vaccine joke
By
Ron Kampeas
Opinion
Ashira Konigsburg
A North American Conservative Judaism for the next generation
“Our synagogues and other institutions must embrace transformation in order to survive, and we must start by engaging Jews wherever they are.”
Opinion
Planting an Audrey
By
Kally Kislowicz
Films
'Thanks to Her' Zoom premiere on March 4
Coming-of-age story filmed at JAA
By
Justin Vellucci
“The goal of our event is to introduce the film to those who will benefit from its message of self-discovery, especially with the intergenerational connections it makes.”
Food
Leftover beef makes great bourekas
Spiced beef over hummus perfect for appetizer or dinner
By
Jessica Grann
Recipe tastes great warm and also at room temperature
Entertainment
Getting somewhat back to normal
After 11-month hiatus, Israeli cultural events come roaring back, cautiously
By
Jessica Steinberg
As Israel looks to emerge from pandemic, theaters, clubs and concert halls start hosting live audiences, as long as they are vaccinated and keep health rules; museums open for all
Full Coverage
COVID-19
Yeshiva Schools closed due to COVID-19
After 11-month hiatus, Israeli cultural events come roaring back, cautiously
By
Jessica Steinberg
The search for vaccines ‘has brought out some angels’
By
David Rullo
Full Coverage
Obituaries
Edwin D. Langue
Howard Mamolen
Charles (Chuck) Snyder
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10.27 Healing Partnership
Pop-Up exhibit celebrates Squirrel Hill artists and small businesses
Fighting Anti-Semitism
‘Zoom-bombing’ on the rise
By
Justin Vellucci
Westmoreland County
Revived Westmoreland Jewish Community Council readies programs for 2021
By
David Rullo
Development
Beth Shalom names first development director
By
Adam Reinherz
Ignite
Sephardic Jewry celebrated at Hillel JUC’s annual summit
By
Adam Reinherz
Jewish journalism
Chronicle selected for Jewish Journalism Fellowship
COVID-19
Yeshiva Schools closed due to COVID-19
JDAIM
Disability advocate frames conversation about inclusion in Pittsburgh
By
Adam Reinherz
Films
Coming-of-age story filmed at JAA
By
Justin Vellucci
Recognition
Pittsburgh’s Jewish communal professionals honored throughout week
Fire
Following nearby fire, Murray Avenue Kosher awaits inspection
Transitions
Local Jewish police commander accepts chief position in Maryland
By
Toby Tabachnick
Transitions
Jewish educator Danielle Kranjec leaves Hillel JUC for Hartman Institute
By
Adam Reinherz
COVID-19
The search for vaccines ‘has brought out some angels’
By
David Rullo
JDAIM
Temple Sinai celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness Month with live storytelling
By
David Rullo
Elections
Albert Veverka seeks seat on the bench
By
Adam Reinherz
Fighting Anti-Semitism
Zach Banner, Josh Bell and Jasiri X pledge to combat anti-Semitism
By
Justin Vellucci
Transitions
‘JCC lifer’ Emma Litwak joins South Hills team
By
Justin Vellucci
Innovation
Former Allegheny General Hospital president looks to ‘disrupt’ the medical world
By
David Rullo
History
Shouts and voices
By
Eric Lidji
Features
Food
Spiced beef over hummus perfect for appetizer or dinner
By
Jessica Grann
Zoe Skirboll
Jewish Aspinwall teen readies for Olympic trials
By
Adam Reinherz
Food
Beyond hamantaschen: Haman’s fingers
By
Jessica Grann
COVID-19
Camp directors strive for safe and COVID-free summer experiences
By
Adam Reinherz
Religious School
Beth Samuel’s small religious school perseveres through pandemic
By
Adam Reinherz
Streaming
New Fran Lebowitz series elevates art of complaining
By
Sophie Panzer
Working from Home
From British baking to “Sesame Street,” Abbey Farkas adds creative touch
By
Adam Reinherz
Books
Blessing Congress: The history of Jewish prayer on Capitol Hill
By
Eric Schucht
Food
Chocolate espresso cake an easy solution when pressed for time
By
Jessica Grann
Holocaust
Pittsburgh’s Holocaust Torahs encompass rich history
By
Justin Vellucci
Food nostalgia
What happened to the Webster Hall Coffee Cake?
By
Eric Lidji
Food
Pear and pomegranate salad for Tu B’Shevat
By
Jessica Grann
Television
Mrs. Maisel’s marvelous accessories come from Pittsburgh
By
Hilary Daninhirsch
Food
Solomonov brings Israel home with web Series
By
Jesse Bernstein
Films
Paradise Eluded in ‘Some Kind of Heaven’
By
Sophie Panzer
COVID-19
JFCS donation fulfills wishes for those devastated by COVID-19
By
Adam Reinherz
Television
Trouble in mind: ‘Shtisel,” Season 3
By
David Holzel
COVID-19
New rabbi assumes first pulpit in the midst of COVID-19
By
Adam Reinherz
Film review
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ soars, then stumbles
By
Sophie Panzer
Chanukah
Calabrian Chanukah celebration saved by Italian priest
By
Adam Reinherz
Opinion
Harvey Schwartz
Opinion
Letters to the Editor
Opinion
Michael Che’s SNL joke: Not funny, not factual, definitely hurtful
By
Alan Edelstein
Opinion
A North American Conservative Judaism for the next generation
By
Ashira Konigsburg
Opinion
Planting an Audrey
By
Kally Kislowicz
Torah
Clothes make the man — in many ways
By
Rabbi Yaier Lehrer
Opinion
To Zoom or not to Zoom: That is the Purim shpiel question
By
Molly Pascal
Torah
Embracing Happiness
By
Rabbi Daniel Wasserman
Opinion
‘Soft-core’ Holocaust denial
Opinion
A deep abiding ‘thank you’ to Rep. Jamie Raskin
By
Elinor S. Nathanson
Opinion
Need for inclusion of those with disabilities is magnified during pandemic
By
Nancy Gale
Opinion
Our government can’t force us to get vaccinated, but our morals compel us to
By
Rabbi Yosie Levine
Opinion
Reframing ‘dual loyalty’
Opinion
We’re running out of time to preserve endangered Jewish languages
By
Sarah Bunin Benor
Opinion
Life so fleeting and life endlessly evergreen
By
Dionna Dash
Opinion
Letters to the Editor
Torah
You shall be holy people to Me
By
Rabbi Doris J. Dyen
Opinion
Don’t give up now! There is light at the end, and in the middle, of this tunnel.
By
Jeffrey Finkelstein
Opinion
Rabbi Twerski made our work helping Orthodox Jews fight addiction possible
By
Rabbi Zvi Gluck
Jane Blair McShea
National
Fighting Anti-Semitism
School board member in Massachusetts used anti-Semitic slur on live TV
By
Ben Sales
Fighting Anti-Semitism
AJC wants ‘Saturday Night Live’ to apologize for vaccine joke
By
Ron Kampeas
Connecting community
Innovative Jewish groups seek respect from the mainstream
By
Gary Rosenblatt
News obituary
Rush Limbaugh, conservative radio firebrand, dies at 70
By
Ron Kampeas
Politics
Nikki Haley broke with Trump. It could make her a Jewish GOP favorite in 2024.
By
Ron Kampeas
Politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert described by their Jewish constituents
By
Ben Sales
Fighting Anti-Semitism
Mayor Bill Peduto joins AJC’s Mayors United Against Antisemitism Initiative
Sports
A tale of two Jewish Super Bowl linemen
By
Marc Brodsky
Politics
2020 polling errors, dissected
By
Jesse Bernstein
Fighting Anti-Semitism
Jewish groups condemn Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
By
Ben Sales
Finance
The Jewish angles to the GameStop stock saga, explained
By
Gabe Friedman
Politics
NBC removes story on Biden official’s ties to $500,000 in AIPAC donations
By
Ron Kampeas
Fighting Anti-Semitism
A major American Jewish coalition has adopted IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
By
Ben Sales
News obituary
Larry King, legendary Jewish TV interviewer, dies at 87
By
Ron Kampeas
Television
Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’
By
Curt Schleier
Inauguration Day
All the ways Biden and Harris are making Jewish history on Inauguration Day
By
Uriel Heilman
Government
Biden nominates Dr. Rachel Levine to be deputy health secretary
By
Ron Kampeas
Social media
Experts talk about implications of social media crackdown
By
Toby Tabachnick
Anti-Semitism
Hackers shut down Atlanta synagogue website
By
Ron Kampeas
Social Media
Jewish civil rights group protests Twitter CEO over not banning Holocaust denial
By
JNS
World
Jewish peoplehood
Israel to grant citizenship to non-Orthodox Jewish converts in Israel
By
Ben Sales
Aliyah
Pittsburgh Federation helps Ethiopian Jews make aliyah
By
Justin Vellucci
Fighting Anti-Semitism
NBC pulls episode of ‘Nurses’ show after backlash over its portrayal of Jews
By
Gabe Friedman
Entertainment
After 11-month hiatus, Israeli cultural events come roaring back, cautiously
By
Jessica Steinberg
COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize
By
Gabe Friedman
Art and architecture
Architect opens ‘Daring’ virtual museum
By
Jesse Bernstein
Award
Steven Spielberg gets 2021 Genesis Prize, the ‘Jewish Nobel’
By
Gabe Friedman
Holocaust
Polish court rules historians must apologize for part of Holocaust research
By
Cnaan Liphshiz
Jews in Asia
Myanmar’s tiny Jewish community is rattled after military coup
By
Ben Frank
Holocaust
US Supreme Court rules against Holocaust victims’ heirs in Nazi-era disputes
By
JNS
Israel
Senate overwhelmingly votes to keep embassy in Jerusalem
By
Ron Kampeas
Fighting Anti-Semitism
Facebook draws ire after employee says the site could police the term ‘Zionists’
By
Gabe Friedman
Diplomacy
Drawing the Palestinians close, drawing Israel closer
By
Ron Kampeas
Teens
New initiative fosters connections between local teens and Israeli peers
By
Dionna Dash
News obituary
Sheldon Adelson, megadonor to Israel and Republicans, is dead at 87
By
JTA Staff
Aliyah
US immigration to Israel holds up in 2020 despite pandemic
By
Larry Luxner
The year that was
Those we lost in 2020: Remembering the rabbis, pioneers and innovators
By
Gabe Friedman
COVID-19
Israel has vaccinated over 10 times more of its population than the US
By
Gabe Friedman
Fighting Anti-Semitism
University of London refunds tuition to Jewish student because of anti-Semitism
By
Cnaan Liphshiz
A 'dream realized'
Jonathan Pollard arrives in Israel, 35 years after his arrest for spying
By
TOI Staff