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Hayli Firtell-Elgarten and her husband Yossi have started the business Hayli Firtell-Elgarten. Now, she's starting a Jewish Woman Entrepreneur pod in Pittsburgh. (Photo provided by Hayli Firtell-Elgarten)
Empowering entrepreneursHayli Firtell-Elgarten hopes to strengthen community of Jewish women entrepreneurs
By David Rullo
Athletics offers educational opportunities beyond learning plays. (Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels)
EducationCRC to welcome athletic directors for discussion on inclusion and culture
By Adam Reinherz
Hayli Firtell-Elgarten and her husband Yossi have started the business Hayli Firtell-Elgarten. Now, she's starting a Jewish Woman Entrepreneur pod in Pittsburgh. (Photo provided by Hayli Firtell-Elgarten)
August 11, 2026, 11:07 am
Hayli Firtell-Elgarten hopes to strengthen community of Jewish women entrepreneurs
Jewish Woman Entrepreneur plans to meet in September
By David Rullo
Athletics offers educational opportunities beyond learning plays. (Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels)
August 10, 2026, 3:55 pm
CRC to welcome athletic directors for discussion on inclusion and culture
Athletic directors possess sizable abilities to drive school sentiments
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by gorodenkoff, courtesy of iStock)
August 7, 2026, 2:23 pm
Man pleads guilty in attack on Jewish Pitt student
Erie resident faces federal charges for antisemitic threats
By David Rullo
Oded Wilson has joined Hillel JUC as Assistant Director. (Photo courtesy of Oded Wilson)
August 5, 2026, 4:56 pm
Getting to know: Oded Wilson
Outdoor enthusiast and new Hillel JUC assistant director eager for path ahead
By Adam Reinherz
Julie Paris was part of a group that protested a recent visit by Rep. Rohit Khanna, who represents California’s 17th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Kazzaz)
August 4, 2026, 1:53 pm
Pittsburgh protester presses Rep. Khanna on Israel, Gaza and support for Platner
“I spoke with him extensively about how language is causing significant harm to Jewish communities around the world,” Paris said.
By David Rullo
Makom Natan perpetuates the memory and impact of Jonathan Bahm. (Photo courtesy of Amy Bahm)
August 3, 2026, 2:47 pm
Makom Natan honors life of Jonathan Bahm through giving and connecting
'We wanted to make sure that the goodness that he would have put out there, who he was as a person, lives on'
By Adam Reinherz
"Death to Zionism" was written in Yiddish on the CMU Fence this summer. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
August 3, 2026, 10:39 am
CMU defends Fence restrictions amid free speech, anti-Zionism dispute
“The goal is always to safeguard the community while preserving, where possible, the opportunity for students to continue academic progress during an ongoing investigation.”
By David Rullo
One of two new mikvahs at B'nai Emunoh Chabad. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 3, 2026, 10:29 am
Two mikvahs grow in Greenfield
'It shows the dedication of what Jews and the Jewish community here — and these young families — really want'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Kara Tav (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Kara Tav)
August 1, 2026, 10:04 pm
Beth Shalom names Rabbi Kara Tav its first rabbi of spiritual care
“This is my expertise. I know how to call a stranger and say, ‘I know you're hurting, and the congregation wants to be able to support you.’”
By Octavia Liku
This handout photo shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with U.S. Sen. John Fetterman. at Blair House in Washington, D.C., on July 29, 2026. (Ma’ayan Toaf/GPO)
July 30, 2026, 9:29 am
Meeting Netanyahu, Fetterman calls Mamdani ‘worthless’
'It’s been disappointing as a Democratic politician in how our party continues to behave.' — Sen. John Fetterman
By Lazar Berman
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)
July 29, 2026, 2:02 pm
Gottheimer calls out Summer Lee for confusing him with other Jewish Dem named Josh
"You know that's the other Jewish guy named Josh, right?" the New Jersey congressman wrote, after Lee appeared to confuse him with Penn. Gov. Josh Shapiro.
By JNS
A new kosher shopping option will soon be available in Squirrel Hill--Murray's. (Image courtesy of Murray’s Market)
July 28, 2026, 10:19 am
Zoning Board of Adjustments approves plans for grocery store
Former Rite Aid location will soon be Murray's Market
By David Rullo
Wooden justice gavel and block with brass. (Photo by YanC, iStock)
July 27, 2026, 9:27 pm
Center for Jewish Legal Studies files amicus brief in support of case against MIT
Center co-founded by Duquesne University law professor Rona Kaufman
By David Rullo
Groundbreaking at Beth Israel Center. (File photo)
July 24, 2026, 3:27 pm
South Hills Jewish life explored at upcoming Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh event
'When people are interested in other people, or even American history, there’s so many fascinating things'
By Adam Reinherz
Carlow University is teaming with Chabad House on Campus-Pittsburgh for a new program tailored for Jewish women (and men). (Photo by Kathy Humphrey) 
July 24, 2026, 2:15 pm
Chabad House on Campus, Carlow University create new program for Jewish students
Chabad House on Campus-Pittsburgh and Carlow University hope to launch the program in the fall 2026 semester.
By David Rullo
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