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The annual backyard BBQ benefiting NCSY has been an annual event for 35 years. (Phto by Sanford Riemer)
Save the date35th annual event benefiting NCSY sizzles into summer
By David Rullo
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)
Platforming truthIn Pittsburgh, Jacki Karsh touts journalism fellowship combating antisemitism
By David Rullo
June 21, 2026, 10:27 am
Chronicle launches a 36-hour 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
East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 16, 2026, 2:37 pm
East End Food Co-op votes against boycott of Israeli products
The issue of banning Israeli products at the East End Food Co-op has been discussed since at least July 2024
By Toby Tabachnick
The annual backyard BBQ benefiting NCSY has been an annual event for 35 years. (Phto by Sanford Riemer)
June 15, 2026, 12:05 pm
35th annual event benefiting NCSY sizzles into summer
Annual fundraiser has been "horrifying vegetarians" since 1990
By David Rullo
David Nackman (top) and Joanna Lowe (bottom) rehearse with Ayden Freed for the upcoming production of "Hamlet: The Bad Quarto." (Photo by Jeremy Segher) 
June 14, 2026, 7:34 am
‘Hamlet: The Bad Quarto’: A different interpretation of a classic
“It’s the earliest version of ‘Hamlet’,” director Jeremy Seghers explained. “It’s from 1603 but wasn’t discovered until the 1800s."
By David Rullo and David Nackman
​Karen Wolk Feinstein (Photo by Savannah Butler)
June 12, 2026, 10:30 am
Karen Wolk Feinstein retires from Jewish Healthcare Foundation
“I leave this role with immense pride in what we accomplished together, gratitude for the relationships that have enriched my life, and confidence in the future of the organization.”
By Toby Tabachnick
Attendees enjoy a June 8 concert featuring cantors, choirs and other dedicated singers. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 11, 2026, 5:18 pm
‘Psalm Enchanted Evening’: Interfaith voices join in song at Cantors Assembly gathering
Music’s ability to move people and tell stories cuts across 'so many different backgrounds and religions'
By Adam Reinherz
Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
June 10, 2026, 2:22 pm
Man who threatened local official sentenced
Region experiences other antisemitic incidents
By David Rullo
(Photo by Ridofranz via iStock)
June 10, 2026, 11:29 am
JAA unveils pilot program to support family caregivers
Funded by a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the program intends to provide caregivers with the training and support necessary to aid their loved ones.
By Octavia Liku
Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein addressed the Sydney Jewish community during a three-day mission six months after the Bondi Beach shooting. (Photo provided by Jeff Finkelstein)
June 9, 2026, 10:01 am
Pittsburgh representatives visit Bondi Beach 6 months after terror attack
“All you want is never again,” she said. “Never again should any family have to go through this kind of trauma and tragedy.”
By David Rullo
From left: AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman in conversation at the AJC Global Forum June 2. (Courtesy of American Jewish Committee)
June 8, 2026, 10:58 am
Sens. Fetterman, McCormick address American Jewish Committee’s Global Forum
“It’s what Pennsylvania expects — and I trust him,” McCormick said. “I trust him more than anyone in the Senate.”
By David Rullo
Hans Jonas (Photo courtesy of the Jonas family)
June 6, 2026, 10:47 pm
Remembering Pittsburgh photographer Hans Jonas
Hans Jonas died May 1, four months into his 100th year, leaving a vast body of work that his daughter is cataloguing.
By Deborah Weisberg
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Christine Donohue addresses the Jewish Women’s Foundation at its annual meeting on June 3 at Beit Kulanu. (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 5, 2026, 1:23 pm
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice speaks on the importance of women’s leadership at JWF event
"Leadership, perseverance, and commitment"
By Octavia Liku
June 5, 2026, 10:44 am
Chronicle wins 11 national Jewish press awards for outstanding work
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle recognized for excellence in journalism
By Toby Tabachnick
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