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Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers stands in his office. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
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The exit interview: Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers
By Adam Reinherz
‘As I grade myself, whatever that number is, I gave my best and I’ll let everyone else give their score. Whatever that number is, I accept it. I recognize I’m human.’
Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers stands in his office. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 7, 2026, 11:01 am
The exit interview: Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers
'As I grade myself, whatever that number is, I gave my best and I'll let everyone else give their score. Whatever that number is, I accept it. I recognize I'm human.'
By Adam Reinherz
Noah Kahan plays to a sold-out crowd at PNC Park on July 3 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
July 7, 2026, 10:18 am
Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide Tour’ sells out PNC Park
The Jewish singer-songwriter performed songs from his latest album “The Great Divide” to a crowd of roughly 40,000 at PNC Park stadium.
By Octavia Liku
America at 250 (By Yafa Negrete)
July 1, 2026, 8:28 am
250 years: Since the beginning, part of the American journey
These Pittsburgh-connected individuals and families represent a small sample of the many Jewish Americans whose work helped shape both our city and our country.
By Yafa Negrete
Sayeret Matkal with the Mercedes they used to deceive the Ugandans (Photo courtesy of IDF Spokesman, via Wikimedia Commons). עברית: חיילי צה"ל עם שובם ממבצע אנטבה. המדליה ניתנה לכל הלוחמים במבצע
June 29, 2026, 3:31 pm
‘Zero hour is coming’: How Israel went from negotiating over hostages to the daring raid at Entebbe
The Entebbe rescue operation, whose 50th anniversary is approaching, is the stuff of Israeli legend. A new trove of archival documents shows how the government took the fateful decision — despite the risks
By Ben Sales and Stav Levaton
A banner is held by pro-Israel fans outside Villa Park, home of the U.K. team Aston Villa, before its UEFA Europa League match against Israel, Nov. 6, 2025. (Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)
June 25, 2026, 9:50 am
Israel’s path to a World Cup berth would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe.
Israel faces longer odds in Europe than it would in Asia, yet officials say political animosity leaves them little choice.
By Deborah Danan
A pen and ink portrait of Mordecai Moses Mordecai on bone, c.1750, from the Sheftall Family Trust and Congregation Mickve Israel in Philadelphia and the John L. Loeb, Jr. Database of Early American Jewish Portraits
June 25, 2026, 9:28 am
A semiquincentennial tribute
Mordecai Moses Mordecai and his family came to the Forks of the Ohio before the Declaration of Independence to start a life on the frontier. Or, maybe not.
By Eric Lidji
Synagogue space at The New Riverview Apartments (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 23, 2026, 3:54 pm
At The New Riverview, residents share in spirituality on Shabbat
"We found a haven here."
By Octavia Liku
“Destruction of the Jerusalem Temple” (By Francesco Hayez, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
June 21, 2026, 4:05 pm
Origins of the Three Weeks
Time to reflect not just on biblical and historical events that occurred on these days, but also to examine the most difficult moments in our own lives.
By Tim Miller
Rendering of the Commercial Street Bridge, part of the exhibit “Commercial Street Bridge: Pittsburgh’s Next Engineering Marvel” (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 17, 2026, 4:41 pm
American Jewish Museum exhibit builds bridges across communities
The show explores the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge as a symbol of "connection, relationships and community."
By Octavia Liku
Nancy Gale has been the executive director of The Branch for the past eight years. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Gale)
June 17, 2026, 3:21 pm
The exit interview: Nancy Gale
Having shepherded The Branch through a move, rebranding and challenging recent periods, Nancy Gale is looking forward to what's next
By Adam Reinherz
The Empire State Building, JPMorgan Chase Building, and One Vanderbilt in New York City are illuminated in the colors of the New York Knicks during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026, as seen from Bayonne, New Jersey. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
June 15, 2026, 4:14 pm
The Knicks won on 6/13. Some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence.
The notable number in Jewish tradition already had a Knicks connection.
By Philissa Cramer
JHF President and CEO Karen Wolk Feinstein speaks at a workshop regarding home-delivered meals for older adults. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Healthcare Foundation)
June 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
From startup to standard-bearer: Karen Wolk Feinstein reflects on 35 years at JHF
'The number one thing is interpersonal relationships...Build them far and wide, and keep them alive'
By Adam Reinherz
Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States talks to the media ahead of the 2026 World Cup at the Great Park Sports Complex on June 9, 2026, in Irvine, California. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
June 11, 2026, 12:19 pm
Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in the World Cup
Meanwhile, the Jewish announcer Andres Cantor will be calling his 12th straight tournament.
By Jacob Gurvis
Abraham Orkin Freedman's photograph of the Western Wall from 1921 showed men and women praying together at the Jewish holy site. (Courtesy Tower of David Jerusalem Museum)
June 9, 2026, 2:24 pm
A century-old Jerusalem photo album sparks search for forgotten images of the Western Wall
The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is collecting photographs of the holy site ahead of an exhibition.
By Deborah Danan
Jeff Bergman (Photo courtesy of Jeff Bergman)
June 8, 2026, 11:58 am
Pitt alum Jeff Bergman to star in Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’
The prolific voice actor will step into the role of Mr. Potato Head
By Octavia Liku
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