Local
Fundraising campaign
Chronicle launches a short campaign for financial support
By Jim Busis
Match for up to $50,000
BooksJoin the Chronicle Book Club!
(Image by Jehan-Jehan via iStock)
America at 250Independence Day event round-up
By Octavia Liku
Alex Kranjec (Photo courtesy of Alex Kranjec)
AntisemitismMental health professionals sound alarm over antisemitism in psychology and social work
By Toby Tabachnick
Image by BreakingTheWalls via iStock
June 30, 2026, 12:06 pm
Jewish Diaspora Movement seeks to decentralize Israel in Jewish life
New organization created by Jewish Voice for Peace members; two Pittsburgh-based groups have joined
By David Rullo
"Death to Zionism" was written in Yiddish on the CMU Fence. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
June 30, 2026, 11:27 am
CMU Fence emblazoned with ‘Death to Zionism’
“It’s troubling that this is the third time in two weeks that language targeting the Jewish community has been on The Fence."
By David Rullo
(Photo by Chinnapong via iStock)
June 30, 2026, 8:44 am
JAA speaker series to demystify the end-of-life doula profession
Just as a birthing doula assists a woman with every step of the birth process, an end-of-life doula is a companion for a dying person every step of the way.
By Emma Riva
(Image by Jehan-Jehan via iStock)
June 29, 2026, 1:26 pm
Independence Day event round-up
There are several celebrations planned around the city to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
By Octavia Liku
Community members gather at the interfaith event to discuss antisemitism on June 24 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 29, 2026, 12:24 pm
Interfaith leaders reflect on year of ‘reckoning with antisemitism,’ launch new book
“There is room for everybody in this work.”
By Octavia Liku
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hollowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 26, 2026, 11:51 am
Tree of Life secures up to $18 million in financing from Allegheny County
Major construction on the site is expected to begin this fall.
By David Rullo
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors (Photo courtesy of the Friendship Circle)
June 24, 2026, 3:14 pm
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh
"There's a saying in the disability community — 'nothing about us without us.’"
By Octavia Liku
Mariposas Galácticas brought an anti-Israel message to their performance at the Three Rivers Art Festival. (Photo by Eva Gelman)
June 23, 2026, 11:33 am
Three Rivers Arts Festival performance marred with anti-Israel messaging
“This was a mistake, but the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust did not mean any harm,” he said.
By David Rullo
East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 22, 2026, 6:09 pm
East End Food Co-op’s board rejects boycott of Israeli-sourced products
“A boycott would not be consistent with our responsibility to steward the Co-op as a shared institution that serves all members equally and remains focused on its core mission.”
By David Rullo
Alex Kranjec (Photo courtesy of Alex Kranjec)
June 22, 2026, 2:07 pm
Mental health professionals sound alarm over antisemitism in psychology and social work
Workplace discrimination, double standards and the marginalization of Jewish students alleged
By Toby Tabachnick
The Fence at CMU was painted with anti-Israel messages earlier this month. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 22, 2026, 12:47 pm
CMU Fence painted with anti-Zionist messages, call for violence
University issued statement denouncing message
By David Rullo
Community members carry Torah scrolls from the former Temple Sinai to the Rodef Shalom Congregation building, where the newly formed Beit Kulanu is housed. (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 22, 2026, 11:00 am
Torah Walk celebrates unification of Temple Sinai, Rodef Shalom into Beit Kulanu
“Until today, it was a house for all. Now it is a home for all.”
By Octavia Liku
June 21, 2026, 10:27 am
Chronicle launches a short campaign for financial support
Match for up to $50,000
By Jim Busis
FBI badge and gun (Credit: U.S. Federal Government/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)
June 19, 2026, 9:30 am
Jeannette man arrested after allegedly threatening FBI agents, who came to talk about his Jew-hatred posts online
When FBI agents visited Dale Ankney to question him about his social media activity, he allegedly threatened to “cap” them, according to court filings.
By Jessica Russak
Journalist Jacki Karsh talks with Rabbi Danny Schiff at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Heart of Philanthropy event for Lev Society. (Photo provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
June 17, 2026, 11:01 am
In Pittsburgh, Jacki Karsh touts journalism fellowship combating antisemitism
Journalist creates Karsh Fellowship with husband in wake of Oct. 7
By David Rullo
Load More