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Betty Jo and Howard Louik walk with one of their granddaughters. (Photo courtesy of Betty Jo Hirschfield Louik)
What's in a name?
Beyond ‘Bubbie,’ Jewish grandparent names get a reboot
By Toby Tabachnick
Gone are the days when Jewish grandparents defaulted to the age-old Yiddish standbys of "Bubbie" and "Zayde." Now, they're getting creative.
(Photo from public domain)
June 15, 2018, 9:07 am
Beyond the mug: creative Father’s Day gifts for the Jewish dad
Instead of yet another necktie or mug, here are some creative ideas for how to say 'thanks' to the dad in your life.
By Toby Tabachnick
Betty Jo and Howard Louik walk with one of their granddaughters. (Photo courtesy of Betty Jo Hirschfield Louik)
June 7, 2018, 3:12 pm
Beyond ‘Bubbie,’ Jewish grandparent names get a reboot
Gone are the days when Jewish grandparents defaulted to the age-old Yiddish standbys of "Bubbie" and "Zayde." Now, they're getting creative.
By Toby Tabachnick
Marjorie Spector documented Pittsburgh events large and small, including this ceremony to dedicate “Gene Kelly Square” in East Liberty. (Photo courtesy of the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Senator John Heinz History Center)
June 7, 2018, 3:11 pm
Recalling two encounters with Gene Kelly, 50 years apart
The Jewish community of Pittsburgh, particularly its Squirrel Hill contingent, was the most loyal patron Gene Kelly had during his apprenticeship in the 1930s.
By Eric Lidji
Sloane Simon performs at the Millvale Music Festival. (Photo courtesy of Robin Simon)
June 1, 2018, 9:25 am
Singer-songwriter, just 13, to perform at Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
Sloane Simon, from Fox Chapel, was the youngest performer selected for a solo spot on the acoustic stage at the festival.
By Toby Tabachnick
(Photo from public domain)
May 25, 2018, 9:22 am
Summertime grilling and seasonal strategies from across the Steel City
The number one rule of grilling, one Steel City grill master said, is that trial and error is ok. The first commandment, another added, is never walk away.
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo from public domain)
May 25, 2018, 9:22 am
Summer reading at, and beyond, the Chronicle
Whether you are heading out from the Steel City or using the upcoming solstice for a staycation, the weather is always right for a good book. Here's what we're reading.
By The Chronicle Staff
John Wascavage, as Gordon Michael Schwinn (foreground), with, from left, Becki Toth, as Mimi Schwinn, David Ieong, as the Minister, Pierre Mballa, as Dr. Jafar Berensteiner, and Lauren Marie Medina as Nancy D. (Photo by Deana Muro)
May 17, 2018, 4:19 pm
Front Porch Theatricals takes its hat off to life in ‘A New Brain’
The show focuses on using "trauma to create something beautiful," as it tells the story of a composer's brush with mortality.
By Toby Tabachnick
Paul Drindell drives a Hebrew Institute bus carrying, among others, Dr. Solomon Abrams (left), future executive director of the Institute and his brother, Dr. Ellis Abrams (extreme right), c.1922. (Photo courtesy of Hebrew Institute of Pittsburgh Photographs, Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center)
May 17, 2018, 4:17 pm
This reproductive health clinic shares the same spot as the old Hebrew Institute
The building on Wylie Avenue, which now houses the Allegheny County Health Department's STD-HIV/AIDS clinic, was originally home to a center for Jewish education.
By Adam Reinherz
Singer Netta Barzilai waves to the audience at Altice Arena in Lisbon after Israel’s song “Toy” is announced winner of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. (Photo by Pedro Gomes/Getty Images)
May 14, 2018, 10:22 am
After Eurovision win, Jerusalem gears up to strut stuff on world stage
The win means Israel has the right to host next year's finals, which gives the city a chance to show a friendlier side but could mean coughing up big bucks.
By Joshua Davidovich / Times of Israel
Netta Barzilai, who represented Israel in the Eurovision contest, won the competition Saturday night. (Screenshot from YouTube)
May 14, 2018, 10:14 am
Israel’s Netta Barzilai wins Eurovision 2018
Barzilai's song "Toy" brings the first place victory to the Jewish state for the first time in 20 years.
By Malkah Fleisher
In the show, which runs through May 13 at the New Hazlett Theater, Anne Frank is played by Madeline Dalesio. Actor Somerset Young plays Peter van Daan. (Photo by Laura Slovesko)
May 10, 2018, 2:21 pm
Prime Stage Theater’s ‘Anne Frank’ is a sensitive retelling of cautionary tale
The show will run through May 13 at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side and uses an adaptation of the book, “The Diary of a Young Girl," which premiered on Broadway in 1955.
By Toby Tabachnick
Saul Kaufman celebrated his 100th birthday at North Versailles Bowling Center two weeks ago. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 27, 2018, 9:16 am
Pins and punchlines are no match for Saul Kaufman
Kaufman, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, can still rack up a turkey and a score of 162 in a bowling game.
By Adam Reinherz
Part of the cover of Ben Frank's new book "A Travel Guide to Jewish Europe: Fourth Edition." (Photo courtesy of Ben Frank)
April 19, 2018, 1:57 pm
Jewish sites, history focus of travel book by former Pittsburgher
The fourth edition of Ben Frank's "A Travel Guide to Jewish Europe" covers 20 countries and offers references for kosher lodging options, memorial sites and museums.
By Toby Tabachnick
"Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel." (Photo courtesy of Film Pittsburgh)
April 19, 2018, 1:55 pm
JFilm Festival offers Jewish-themed films exploring culture, politics, humanity
The 25th annual festival, which runs from April 26 to May 6, will feature 20 films — mostly Pittsburgh premieres.
By The Chronicle Staff
Chris Barron plans to mix things up as a solo guitarist. (Photo by Jesse Dittmar)
April 12, 2018, 4:04 pm
Spin Doctors front man to perform solo South Side show
The acoustic show will include Spin Doctors favorites and tracks from Chris Barron's newest solo album "Angels and One Armed Jugglers."
By Adam Reinherz
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