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January 25, 2025

Right Now

The 33 hostages set to be returned in phase one of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Row 1 (L-R): Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Arbel Yehud, Doron Steinbrecher, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Shiri Bibas; Row 2: Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Danielle Gilboa, Naama Levy, Ohad Ben-Ami, Gadi Moshe Moses; Row 3: Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon, Eli Sharabi, Itzik Elgarat, Shlomo Mansour, Ohad Yahalomi, Oded Lifshitz; Row 4: Tsahi Idan, Hisham al-Sayed, Yarden Bibas, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Yair Horn, Omer Wenkert, Sasha Trufanov; Row 5: Eliya Cohen, Or Levy, Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham, Omer Shem-Tov (all photos courtesy)

Israel at war

Hamas names 4 female hostages to be freed Sat.; Israel OKs it though it violates deal terms

By Emanuel Fabian

After top-level security consult, Israel decides breach not grave enough to end ceasefire agreement, which calls for terror group to free female civilians before women soldiers

The 33 hostages set to be returned in phase one of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Row 1 (L-R): Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Arbel Yehud, Doron Steinbrecher, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Shiri Bibas; Row 2: Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Danielle Gilboa, Naama Levy, Ohad Ben-Ami, Gadi Moshe Moses; Row 3: Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon, Eli Sharabi, Itzik Elgarat, Shlomo Mansour, Ohad Yahalomi, Oded Lifshitz; Row 4: Tsahi Idan, Hisham al-Sayed, Yarden Bibas, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Yair Horn, Omer Wenkert, Sasha Trufanov; Row 5: Eliya Cohen, Or Levy, Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham, Omer Shem-Tov (all photos courtesy)

Israel at warHamas provides list of 4 hostages to be freed Saturday that violates ceasefire deal

By Emanuel Fabian

IDF troops stand at the entrance to a tunnel in the central Gaza Strip, in a handout image released by the military on August 28, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

Israel at warReport: IDF was aware of ‘unusual’ Hamas activity hours before Oct. 7 attack

OpinionNorthern exposure

By Zarky Rudavsky

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) speaks at an Orthodox Union event on Capitol Hill on Jan. 10, 2023. (Credit: Courtesy of Orthodox Union Advocacy Center.)

Fighting antisemitism

Fetterman, Cassidy reintroduce legislation targeting antisemitism at universities

“Colleges need to do more to protect students and help them find paths to recourse.” — Sen. John Fetterman

David McCormick (pointing) and wife Dina Powell McCormick visit Kfar Azza, one of the sites of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre, in early January 2023. (Courtesy photo via JNS)

Politics

Dave McCormick tapped to chair key Middle East subcommittee

By Toby Tabachnick

“I see this as a great opportunity to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance, expand the Abraham Accords, grow U.S.-India cooperation, and delve deeply into regional energy, economic, and security issues.”

Karen Wolk Feinstein with the Galen Health cofounders, Kushagra Agarwal and Logan Nye (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation)

Health and safety

PRHI champions tech’s role in patient safety at Consumer Electronics Show

By Deborah Weisberg

Three winners and three runners-up, including a team from Carnegie Mellon University, were chosen by more than two dozen third-party judges for their pioneering inventions.

Community members stand in solidarity with the hostages at a vigil in Squirrel Hill (Photo by Sandy Zell)

Israel at war

Local community members express cautious optimism over hostage deal

By Toby Tabachnick

“It’s what everybody wished for, just to see those moms hugging their daughters.”

Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)

Israel at warSummer Lee calls for arms embargo against Israel, ignores Israeli suffering, in social media post about the cease-fire

By Toby Tabachnick

From left: Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher (Courtesy)

OpinionFrom hell to safety in a few frenzied seconds

By David Horovitz

Released hostages (L-R) Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari and Romi Gonen reunite with their mothers shortly after returning to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza, January 19, 2025. Israel agreed to return Hamas terrorists in exchange for their release. (IDF)

OpinionA punch in the gut to the families of terror victims

Molly Braver, Marjorie Manne, Elayna Tell, Julie Paris, Carly Gammill, Libby Cohen, Karen Gal-Or, Sarah and Rabbi Shmuel Weinstein and Tara Surloff met during training provided by StandWithUs. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)

A journey worth taking

StandWithUs’ Center for Combating Antisemitism director visits Pittsburgh

Leads training aimed at unpacking Zionism, Jewish identity

The JCC Choir performs at The New Riverview in July. Earl Parker is second from left. (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)

Profile

A costumed chorist: The unofficial organizer of the JCC choir

By Abigail Hakas

Earl Parker, 94, still has a song in his heart

Irene Skolnick (Photo courtesy of Irene Skolnick)

Never forget

A survivor’s voice: Irene Skolnick on the trauma of the Holocaust and the ongoing fight against antisemitism

By Deborah Weisberg

Irene Skolnick, 87, and one of a dwindling number of survivors living in Pittsburgh, was 2 years old when the Nazis marched into Poland and began their campaign of terror.

A railcar that transported prisoners to the Nazi concentration and extermination camp rests in Auschwitz-Birkenau. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)

Antisemitism

Most people believe a genocide of Jews could happen today, multi-country survey finds

Claims Conference poll exposes a global trend of fading knowledge about basic facts of the Holocaust, with almost half of French young adults saying they’ve never heard of the term

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025. (Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)

Israel at war

Trump says he is ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire lasting

He also discussed Gaza, much of which has been destroyed during the war, in real-estate terms.

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

PoliticsTrump, hailing release of hostages, signals that he is committed to ceasefire

Elon Musk's gesture during an Inauguration Day rally ignited debate over whether he intended to deliver what looked like a Nazi salute, Jan. 20, 2025. (Screenshot)

PoliticsElon Musk’s straight-armed gesture at inauguration event ignites comparisons to Nazi salute

By Philissa Cramer

Torah

Rabbi Aaron Bisno

A God With Many Names

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Books

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By Toby Tabachnick

“The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin

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By Toby Tabachnick

(Photo from Flash90)

OpinionLetters to the editor

Betsy Rosen combines her love of poetry and acting playing Richard Parker, the tiger in “Life of Pi.” (Photo by Photo by Ellie Kurttz)

A puppeteer's life

Jewish puppeteer combines love of acting with puppets in ‘Life of Pi’

Betsy Rosen has the world on a string

A complete collection of Jewish players' baseball cards being sold at Sotheby's is estimated to fetch more than $500,000 in January 2025. (Sotheby's)

Sports

Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’

By Jacob Gurvis

In "10/7," journalist Lee Yaron profiles victims of the Oct. 7 massacre from a wide range of communities. (Uri Bareket; St. Martin's Press)

Books

Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

’10/7: 100 Human Stories’ was among a number of books on Israel honored by the 74th National Jewish Book Awards.

Jeff and Arlene Berg (Photo by Brian Cohen)

Profile

Righteous Among the Neighbors: Arlene and Jeff Berg

Mt. Lebanon High School students interviewed non-Jewish Pittsburghers who support the Jewish community and take action to uproot antisemitism.

ProfileRighteous Among the Neighbors: Josiah Gilliam

Josh Andy (Photo by Brian Cohen)

ProfileRighteous Among the Neighbors: Josh Andy

By Scarlet Sweeney

Selena Shultz (Photo by Brian Cohen)

ProfileRighteous Among the Neighbors: Selina Shultz

Refreshing citrus salad (Photo by Jessica Grann)

Food

Refreshing citrus salad

By Jessica Grann

Made with ruby red grapefruits and oranges

Chickpea and lentil soup

By Jessica Grann

Croissant French toast bake

By Jessica Grann

Savory spinach side

By Jessica Grann

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Hamas names 4 female hostages to be freed Sat.; Israel OKs it though it violates deal terms

By Emanuel Fabian
Hamas provides list of 4 hostages to be freed Saturday that violates ceasefire deal

By Emanuel Fabian
Northern exposure

By Zarky Rudavsky

Full Coverage Obituaries

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January 2025

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2 events, 30

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Menorah Lighting Festival

December 30, 2024 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Menorah Lighting Festival

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for lighting the Mitzvah Menorah and enjoy live music, a stilt walker, photo booth, donut decorating, and more. Free. 4 p.m. Corner of Beacon St. […]

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival

December 30, 2024 , 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival

Join Chabad of the South Hills for their annual Chanukah Festival featuring a grand menorah lighting, fire show, fire truck gelt drop, latkes, donuts, hot drinks, a photo booth, music […]

1 event, 31

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

December 31, 2024 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

1 event, 1

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 1 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 2

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

Pittsburgh area Jewish students are invited to apply for ZOA: Pittsburgh's scholarship to Israel program, taking place in summer 2025. The scholarship is open to junior and senior high school […]

1 event, 3

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

3 events, 4

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

January 4 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

Families with young children are invited to spend Shabbat morning with Rodef Shalom at Shabbat with You. Drop in for a light breakfast, play date, sing-along with Cantor Toby Glaser, […]

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chanukah Party

January 4 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chanukah Party

Join Congregation Bet Tikvah and Temple Sinai's Pride Tribe for a Hanukkah party. It will be a night of fun, light, and games. Potluck, they'll provide the latkes, you share […]

3 events, 5

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 5 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 5 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 6

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 7

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 7 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

2 events, 8

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 8 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 9

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 10

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 11

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

4 events, 12

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 12 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fractured Dialogues with Rabbi Jeffrey Schein

January 12 , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fractured Dialogues with Rabbi Jeffrey Schein

Congregation Dor Hadash welcomes Rabbi Jeffrey Schein. Schein, the senior consultant for Jewish education of the Mordecai Kaplan Center for Jewish Peoplehood will present “Fractured Dialogues – Understanding Polarization in […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 12 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 13

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 14

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 14 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

3 events, 15

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 15 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

January 15 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

Join AgeWell for the Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group at JCC South Hills every third Wednesday of each month. Led by intergenerational specialist/presenter and educator Audree Schall. The group is […]

1 event, 16

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 17

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 18

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

January 18 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

Join Tree of Life Congregation as they host Ebenezer Baptist Church for a special joint Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat Service. The following day, Ebenezer Baptist Church will host Tree […]

4 events, 19

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 19 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Fair

January 19 , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Fair

Celebrate the Israeli-Jewish community with Winter Fair: A Warm Hug from Israel featuring local artists, crafters and small business owners showcasing their unique creations. Children can take part in Israel-themed […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 19 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 20

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

3 events, 21

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 21 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chassidus, Art, and Identity

January 21 , 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chassidus, Art, and Identity

Join the students of Tzohar Seminary for Chassidus, Art and Identity, an end-of-the-semester presentation for women of individual and collaborative artwork including music, dance, film, theater, creative writing and visual […]

2 events, 22

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 22 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 23

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 24

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

20s-40s Shabbat

January 24 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

20s-40s Shabbat

Join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a 20s-40s Kabbalat Shabbat. Get to know other young Jewish professionals and close out the week with apps, wine and great company. Registration […]

1 event, 25

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

4 events, 26

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 26 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

January 26 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

Join Congregation Dor Chadash for Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset with Karen Morris. Disagreements are often seen as an unfortunate aspect of life. However, in the tradition of […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 26 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

2 events, 27

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

“The City Without Jews” screening

January 27 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

“The City Without Jews” screening

Join the University of Pittsburgh Jewish Studies Program and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for a screening of the film “The City Without Jews” in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance […]

2 events, 28

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 28 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

2 events, 29

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 29 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 30

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 31

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 1

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

3 events, 2

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Unlimited Sound Concert

February 2 , 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Unlimited Sound Concert

Join Temple Ohav Shalom for "Unlimited Sound," a free Azure family concert celebrating artists of all abilities in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness Month. From classical music to modern hits, […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

February 2 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

December 30

December 30, 2024 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Menorah Lighting Festival

December 30, 2024 , 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival

December 31

December 31, 2024 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 1

January 1 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 4 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

January 4 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chanukah Party

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 5 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 5 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 7 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 8 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 12 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 12 , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fractured Dialogues with Rabbi Jeffrey Schein

January 12 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 14 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 15 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 15 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 18 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 19 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 19 , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Fair

January 19 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 21 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 21 , 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chassidus, Art, and Identity

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 22 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 24 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

20s-40s Shabbat

January 26

January 26 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 26 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

January 26 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 27

January 27 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

“The City Without Jews” screening

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 26 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 26 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

January 26 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 27 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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PJC DIGITAL EDITION

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Health and safety
PRHI champions tech’s role in patient safety at Consumer Electronics Show

By Deborah Weisberg
Israel at war
Local community members express cautious optimism over hostage deal

By Toby Tabachnick
A journey worth taking
StandWithUs’ Center for Combating Antisemitism director visits Pittsburgh

By David Rullo
Israel at war
Summer Lee calls for arms embargo against Israel, ignores Israeli suffering, in social media post about the cease-fire

By Toby Tabachnick
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Arlene and Jeff Berg

By Lucy Pryor
In the public square
Mt. Lebanon Commission hears Jewish community members’ concerns about menorah policy

By David Rullo
Fighting antisemitism
Pittsburgher Rona Kaufman joins Voice of the People’s first global cohort

By David Rullo
Dreaming peace
Mayor Gainey’s ‘Building Bridges’ event marred by distribution of anti-Israel flyers

By David Rullo
Poetry
Pittsburgh poet Judith Robinson takes top prize in Voices Israel competition

By Adam Reinherz
Anti-Zionism, aisle 2
East End Food Co-op member shocked by anti-Israel experience at store

By David Rullo
Recognition
Pittsburgh’s Evan Wolfson awarded presidential medal for advancing same-sex marriage rights

By Deborah Weisberg
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Josiah Gilliam

By Greta Stern
Holocaust remembrance
A chilling silent film returns with live klezmer score on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Deborah Weisberg
Artist-in-residence
‘The Sparks Fly Upward’ comes to Temple Sinai

By David Rullo
Introductions
Meet the Gorkins: Bringing Jewish joy to Squirrel Hill’s young and old

By Adam Reinherz
Second bite of the apple
Anti-Israel activists renew BDS referendum initiative

By David Rullo
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Josh Andy

By Scarlet Sweeney
Getting to know
Getting to know: Jeffrey Brodsky

By Adam Reinherz
Health and science
Groundbreaking eye transplantation project unites top experts from Pittsburgh and beyond

By Toby Tabachnick
Antisemitism
Upper St. Clair man indicted for terrorism offense and for lying to FBI

By Toby Tabachnick

Profile
A costumed chorist: The unofficial organizer of the JCC choir

By Abigail Hakas
Sports
Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’

By Jacob Gurvis
Senior living
Connecting the generations through crochet, conversation and community

By Patricia Embree
Senior living
25 important documents for the future

By Jeffrey Weinberg
Senior living
Mindful activities for dementia patients

By Mary Anne Foley
Books
Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Never forget
A survivor’s voice: Irene Skolnick on the trauma of the Holocaust and the ongoing fight against antisemitism

By Deborah Weisberg
Food
Refreshing citrus salad

By Jessica Grann
History
The shul that wasn’t there

By Eric Lidji
Fitness
New Year, new goals: Avoiding injuries while starting your fitness journey in 2025

By Scott Rosen
Food
Chickpea and lentil soup

By Jessica Grann
Theater
Play and playwright push men to befriend more men

By Adam Reinherz
Getting to know
Getting to know: Kate Louik

By Adam Reinherz
Entertainment
‘The Brutalist,’ Adrien Brody and Kieran Culkin win at Golden Globes

By Ben Sales
Food
Croissant French toast bake

By Jessica Grann
Food
Cookbook author proves it’s possible to make delicious — and kosher — Cuban cuisine

By Renee Ghert-Zand
Food
Savory spinach side

By Jessica Grann
Film
Jewish movies were everywhere in 2024. What does it mean?

By Andrew Lapin
Israel
Momentum from tour leaves Pittsburghers with unified message: Visit Israel

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Brie en croute

By Jessica Grann

Opinion
Northern exposure

By Zarky Rudavsky
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Presidential inauguration

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
A punch in the gut to the families of terror victims
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
From hell to safety in a few frenzied seconds

By David Horovitz
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
A God With Many Names

By Rabbi Aaron Bisno
Jacob I. Farber Bar Mitzvah
Opinion
The ‘deal’ would be a win for Hamas, Biden and Trump, but not for Israel

By Giovanni Giacalone
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
‘Just things’ lost in the L.A. fires are what makes houses into Jewish homes

By Rachel Steinhardt
Opinion
Joseph Aoun and the new Middle East: Lebanon at a pivotal moment

By Harold Rhode
Torah
Standing as a proud Jew

By Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Social media

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
The Land of Israel belongs to the nation of Israel

By Reuven Hoch
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Will 2025 be better or worse than 2024?

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Israel must highlight the shared fight against terror

By Gerald Platt
Opinion
Disconnected politicians

By Marc A. Simon
Opinion
Biden’s commutation message: Some lives are worth more than others

By Marshall Dayan

Fighting antisemitism
Fetterman, Cassidy reintroduce legislation targeting antisemitism at universities
Politics
Dave McCormick tapped to chair key Middle East subcommittee

By Toby Tabachnick
Politics
Elon Musk’s straight-armed gesture at inauguration event ignites comparisons to Nazi salute

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Trump says he is ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire lasting

By Ben Sales
Politics
In inaugural address, Trump hails return of ‘the hostages in the Middle East’

By Ben Sales
Politics
Trump, hailing release of hostages, signals that he is committed to ceasefire

By Ben Sales
Politics
Joe Biden says ‘the guns in Gaza have gone silent,’ predicts Hamas will not regain power

By Ben Sales
Politics
Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood

By Andrew Lapin
Anti-Zionism
Jewish Voice for Peace to pay $600,000-plus penalty after fraud allegations

By Luke Tress
Social media
Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Politics
Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Andrew Lapin
Inauguration
Yeshiva University president, controversial imam to give Trump inaugural benedictions

By Mike Wagenheim
Wildfires
A synagogue that survived the Palisades fire has become a ‘refuge’ for many who lost their homes

By Philissa Cramer
Politics
With more support from Dems, House passes bill to sanction Hague court

By Andrew Bernard
Genocide
‘Zero dopes’ protesting genocide in Sudan, Fetterman says

By JNS
News obituary
Peter Yarrow, Jewish musician and activist of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Wildfires
Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California

By Philissa Cramer
Higher education
Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College

By Andrew Lapin
Antisemitism
Everyone has a plan to fight antisemitism. Few have studied what actually works.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Antisemitism
Hundreds chant for ‘intifada’ at New Year’s Day protest in NYC’s Times Square

By Luke Tress

Israel at war
Hamas names 4 female hostages to be freed Sat.; Israel OKs it though it violates deal terms

By Emanuel Fabian
Israel at war
Hamas provides list of 4 hostages to be freed Saturday that violates ceasefire deal

By Emanuel Fabian
Israel at war
Report: IDF was aware of ‘unusual’ Hamas activity hours before Oct. 7 attack

By JNS Staff
Antisemitism
Most people believe a genocide of Jews could happen today, multi-country survey finds

By Zev Stub
Terrorism
Number of wounded in Tel Aviv attack rises to six, including US tourist

By Joshua Marks
Israel at war
Taking responsibility for Oct. 7 failures, IDF chief and head of Southern Command resign

By Emanuel Fabian
Israel at war
Beaming, laughing, weeping, 3 freed hostages finally reunite with loved ones

By Emanuel Fabian, Amy Spiro, Shoshanna Solomon and ToI Staff
Israel at war
Hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher return to Israel after 471 days

By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Israel at war
Security cabinet approves hostage-ceasefire deal; full cabinet meets to review, vote on it

By Amy Spiro, Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Israel at war
These are the 33 hostages set to be returned in phase one of the Gaza ceasefire

By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israel at war
Deri: Israel-Hamas deal back on track

By JNS
Israel at war
Marco Rubio says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
Israel holds off on approving hostage deal, accusing Hamas of reneging on details

By Amy Spiro
Israel at war
World leaders welcome hostage-ceasefire deal, express hope it will endure

By ToI Staff
Israel at war
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

By Ben Sales
Holocaust
Holocaust survivor, 93, who fled Berlin at 7 gets German Order of Merit

By By JNS Staff
Antisemitism
Nearly half the globe has ‘elevated levels’ of antisemitic beliefs, ADL survey finds

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Recognition
Javier Milei, Argentina’s pro-Israel president, is first non-Jew to win ‘Jewish Nobel’

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Qatar offers hostage draft agreement, awaiting Hamas’ approval

By Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol
Israeli politics
Israel’s judicial overhaul is back. So are the protests.

By Ben Sales

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