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'Jews Praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur' by Maurycy Gottlieb. (Image via commons.wikimedia.org)
Rosh Hashanah
Books, beauty and beginnings will be addressed this Rosh Hashanah on Pittsburgh’s pulpits
By Adam Reinherz
‘How do we move through uncertainty? How do we thrive when the future is frightening?’
Slat Lkahal Synagogue in Essaouira, Morocco (Photo courtesy of Shin Tours, Elfathiamine, Creative Commons)
TravelJewish Morocco: Essaouira, the North African port that was half Jewish
By Asaf Peled
Zoje Stage. (Photo courtesy of Zoje Stage)
BooksPittsburgh author’s newest thriller makes no mystery of animals, earth
By Adam Reinherz
“On the Eve of Yom Kippur,” by Jakub Weinles (Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
HolidaysThe origins of Yom Kippur
By Tim Miller
“On the Eve of Yom Kippur,” by Jakub Weinles (Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
September 11, 2026, 11:18 am
The origins of Yom Kippur
Some thoughts on "the holiest day of the year"
By Tim Miller
Jewish man in tallit blowing shofar outdoors, banner design. Rosh Hashanah celebration (Photo by Liudmila Chernetska via iStock)
September 9, 2026, 1:26 pm
The origins of Rosh Hashanah
"Hush, for the day is holy; do not be sad.”
By Tim Miller
Slat Lkahal Synagogue in Essaouira, Morocco (Photo courtesy of Shin Tours, Elfathiamine, Creative Commons)
September 9, 2026, 8:41 am
Jewish Morocco: Essaouira, the North African port that was half Jewish
Essaouira may be the most moving destination on a trip to Morocco from a Jewish perspective.
By Asaf Peled
Zoje Stage. (Photo courtesy of Zoje Stage)
September 8, 2026, 3:29 pm
Pittsburgh author’s newest thriller makes no mystery of animals, earth
'I'm not subtle in the point that I'm making, and I'm not trying to be'
By Adam Reinherz
'Jews Praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur' by Maurycy Gottlieb. (Image via commons.wikimedia.org)
September 4, 2026, 3:23 pm
Books, beauty and beginnings will be addressed this Rosh Hashanah on Pittsburgh’s pulpits
'How do we move through uncertainty? How do we thrive when the future is frightening?'
By Adam Reinherz
Lauren Mallinger stands near the Kavod Garden. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 2, 2026, 6:00 pm
Squirrel Hill resident helps ready memorial garden before 9/11 and start of Jewish new year
'There’s just a lot of goodwill in that garden'
By Adam Reinherz
Manischewitz offerings for Rosh Hashanah, 2026 (Photo by Rikki Zagelbaum)
September 2, 2026, 9:33 am
Ahead of Jewish High Holidays, Manischewitz seeks ‘whole new generation of gefilte fish eaters’
Jarred tzimmes, revamped matzah ball soup and a Jewish dating show are part of the 135-year-old family-owned brand’s effort to stay relevant.
By Rikki Zagelbaum
In "Playmakers," Michael Kimmel writes about the mostly first-generation American Jews who led the toy industry in the 20th century, and in many ways invented the American idea of childhood. (W.W. Norton)
August 30, 2026, 10:18 am
This American childhood was brought to you by Jewish toymakers
Michael Kimmel’s new book traces how first-generation Jews created the dolls, games, comics and stories that shaped generations of children.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
(Photo by PhotoMIX Company via Pexels)
August 27, 2026, 10:18 am
Sweet beginnings and bold reds: A Rosh Hashanah wine guide
Mead, apple-infused wine and more
By Emma Riva
The Troy Hill Cemetery in Reserve Township is the oldest Jewish communal property in Western Pennsylvania, established in 1847. (Rauh Jewish Archives).
August 24, 2026, 5:32 pm
The missing vowel
The name of the Bes Almon Society is a puzzle.
By Eric Lidji
New Jewish children's books released for the High Holidays in 2026 include ones about awe, tashlich and apologizing for burping. (Image courtesy of JTA)
August 21, 2026, 9:35 am
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
A bumper crop of new books for 2026 includes several focused on Sukkot.
By Penny Schwartz
Heavens Haystack from 'Never/Mind.' (Photo by Contigo Photos + Films/ Stephanie Ramones courtesy of Koresh Dance Company)
August 17, 2026, 4:07 pm
Conscious of moment, ‘Never/Mind’ comes to Pittsburgh
'You can't avoid all the noise, but you have to kind of shut yourself out from it and go to work. That's all you can do'
By Adam Reinherz
Company of "The Lion King. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
August 17, 2026, 3:24 pm
For Shelly Cohen, working with Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is a ‘dream job’
“This is my dream job. This is everything I’ve wanted to do. I’m getting to live my dream."
By David Rullo
From mic into brain. (Photo by Damian Scarlassa via Pexels)
August 14, 2026, 5:26 pm
Comedian Daniel Geneen wants Pittsburghers to like him — and not
Bits about masculinity, neurosis and dating make hilarious invite into comedian's head
By Adam Reinherz
Here's to a great school year. (Photo by Atlantic Ambience via Pexels)
August 7, 2026, 4:28 pm
New school year brings fresh faces, renewed commitments at Jewish day schools
'A top communal priority must be excellence in all three of our Jewish schools: supporting our students, supporting our parents, supporting our educators, and having all three of the schools be exemplary kehillot, exemplary communities'
By Adam Reinherz
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