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November 29, 2023

Right Now

Israeli hostages released on Nov. 28, 2023: Top L-R: Ditza Heiman, Tamar Metzger, Noralin Babadila Agojo, Ada Sagi, Meirav Tal; bottom: Rimon Kirsht, Ofelia Roitman, Gabriela Leimberg and her daughter Mia, Clara Marman. (Courtesy; combination image: Times of Israel)

Israel at war

Ten Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

By JNS

In addition to the 10 Israelis, Hamas released two hostages with foreign citizenship, the IDF said.

Shiri Silberman-Bibas and Kfir Bibas are visible in footage taken by Hamas after they were taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023. (X, via JTA)

Israel at warMost child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.

By Eliyahu Freedman

Families and supporters of hostages held in Gaza gather at the public square outside of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art to demand their release, Nov. 4, 2023. (Oren Rozen/Creative Commons)

Israel at warIsrael and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

By Ron Kampeas

Posters of Israeli hostages in New York City's Union Square subway station, October 16, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Israel at War17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel

By Ben Sales

Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)

Israel at war

Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

By Toby Tabachnick

The letter does not mention Hamas and does not assign responsibility for the attack on Israel.

Chanukah

Pittsburgh clergy look to Chanukah for light and hope

By Adam Reinherz

The world is fractured, but spiritual guides say the cracks allow light in

Steffi and Willie Berg at their wedding in Israel. (Photo provided by Cindy Vayonis)

Antisemitism

Holocaust survivors react to antisemitic uptick

By David Rullo

After Hamas invaded Israel on Oct. 7, antisemitism surged across America, including through anti-Israel rallies on college campuses.

JCBA

JCBA grows, welcomes new leaders

By Adam Reinherz

With strong leadership and dedicated board, local organization grows endowment and continues serving community

Rabbi Stanley Savage. (Photo courtesy of Ira Frank)

News Obituary

Rabbi Stanley Savage, downtown spiritual guide and wrestling savant, dead at 74

By Adam Reinherz

Thanks to his Borscht Belt bits and visits to the sick, downtown rabbi remembered as ‘The People’s Champion’

Alan Hausman, president of Tree of Life Congregation, is also the chief of PA Strike Team 1, an urban search and rescue team that is equipped to save people from building collapses, floods and other natural disasters and terrorist attacks. (Photo by Lauren Rosenblatt)

Connections

Alan Hausman serves as community bridge

By Justin Vellucci

“That is Alan to a T,” Brokos said. “He goes above and beyond every day.”

Elon Musk and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which was attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7, on Nov. 27. 2023. (Screenshot from Israeli Prime Minister’s Office video)

Israel at war

Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel

By Philissa Cramer

Musk said the experience was “jarring” and that he was struck by what appeared to be “joy” on the part of the terrorists in the video.

Israel at war

JCC and Federation partner with organizations to support blood collection and supply in Israel

By Toby Tabachnick

Blood drives will be held at the JCCs in Squirrel Hill and the South Hills

Israel at warWhere to donate to help Israelis at this time of crisis

By Toby Tabachnick

Poll

Chronicle poll question

Do you approve of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas which was announced on Tues., Nov. 21?

PollChronicle poll results: March for Israel

By Adam Reinherz

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick

“Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the ’90s Scene”

Mismatched furniture was the standard décor of the Beehive. (Photo provided by Scott Kramer and Steve Zumoff)

BooksDavid Rullo’s ‘Beehive’ book captures the zeitgeist of the ‘90s

By Justin Vellucci

Stronger than hate t-shirts and memorabilia. (Photo by David Rullo)

Opinion

Ray Werner

The other side of hate

The Stronger than Hate shirt is more than a shirt.

OpinionLetters to the editor

TorahTake your Judaism seriously and joyfully

By Rabbi Dovie Kivman

Flags of member nations at the United Nations Headquarters (Photo by I, Aotearoa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Israel at war

After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel

By Jackie Hajdenberg

The statement was replaced with a statement that dropped the condemnation of Hamas and only called for the release of the hostages.

Susan Sarandon joins flight attendants, members, and supporters of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA on the picket line outside Netflix and Warner Bros. on August 17, 2023 in New York City. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Israel at warSusan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera among Hollywood figures facing blowback for stances on Israel and Jews

By Andrew Lapin

Food

Lamb cassoulet

By Jessica Grann

A simple meal with a gourmet flair

Herbed mushroom stuffing

By Jessica Grann

Perfect apple pie: A Thanksgiving treat

By Jessica Grann

Vegan stuffed acorn squash with farro and sage

By Jessica Grann

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Full Coverage Israel at War

Ten Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

By JNS
Most child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.

By Eliyahu Freedman
Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

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3 events, 30

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

May 2 , 7:00 pm - December 19 , 8:00 pm

Yoga at Temple Sinai

Join Women of Temple Sinai for Yoga at Temple Sinai, a relaxing class taught by certified yoga teacher Bre Kernick. All levels welcome. No experience required. Ages 16 and older. […]

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

October 30 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

October 30 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and […]

3 events, 31

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

October 31 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Jewish Calendar

October 31 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Jewish Calendar

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The Jewish Calendar. Sometimes the holidays come “early,” and sometimes the holidays come “late.” Why? In this […]

8 events, 1

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wellness Wednesday

November 1 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wellness Wednesday

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Wellness Wednesday, a rotating series of wellness practitioners including meditation practitioners, acupuncturists, reiki-infused sound bathing, somatic healing, vibro-acoustic harp therapy, and more. 6:30 p.m. […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

November 1 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

Temple Sinai's Rabbi Daniel Feldman presents a weekly Parshat/Torah portion class onsite and online. Call 412-421-9715 for more information and the Zoom link.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

November 1 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

November 1 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the ’90s Scene publication launch party

November 1 , 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the ’90s Scene publication launch party

Join Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle Senior Staff Writer David Rullo as he celebrates the publication of his book "Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the ’90s Scene." Rullo will be joined […]

+ 2 More

2 events, 2

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Jewish Christian Dialogue

November 2 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Jewish Christian Dialogue

Facilitated by local clergy from Jewish & Christian backgrounds, the Jewish Christian Dialogue is a monthly discussion that explores topics of similarities and differences. Noon. Zoom. rodefshalom.org.

3 events, 3

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

November 3 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. […]

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Shabbat With You

November 3 , 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Shabbat With You

Rodef Shalom Congregation wants to spend Shabbat with you. Families with young children are invited to join Cantor Toby Glaser and Family Center Director Ellie Feibus for a pre-Shabbat playdate, […]

1 event, 4

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

5 events, 5

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:30 am - 9:45 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

November 5 , 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Enjoy bagels, lox and Tefillin on the first Sunday of the month. 8:30 a.m. chabadpgh.com

10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Values We Hold Dear

November 5 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Values We Hold Dear

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff and Nina Butler for this year’s Global Day of Jewish Learning – Pittsburgh Edition. As people gather for […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Unite for Israel

November 5 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Unite for Israel

Join Chabad of Greenfield for Unite for Israel, an evening of unity and Jewish pride, with the one and only Doron Kornbluth. 7 p.m. Suggested donation $18. 4315 Murray Ave. […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

November 5 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

4 events, 6

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

November 6 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

November 6 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Painter Ellis Silvette, My Grandfather

November 6 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Painter Ellis Silvette, My Grandfather

Join Rodef Shalom for "Painter Ellis Silvette, My Grandfather," a free lecture by David Heller about his grandfather's portraits and their connection to the Pittsburgh Jewish Community. 7 p.m. rodefshalom.org/silvette

3 events, 7

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

November 7 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Jewish Calendar

November 7 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Jewish Calendar

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The Jewish Calendar. Sometimes the holidays come “early,” and sometimes the holidays come “late.” Why? In this […]

7 events, 8

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

November 8 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

November 8 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

Temple Sinai's Rabbi Daniel Feldman presents a weekly Parshat/Torah portion class onsite and online. Call 412-421-9715 for more information and the Zoom link.

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

November 8 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

November 8 , 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

Join Classrooms Without Borders' Jerusalem-based scholar, Avi Ben-Hur, for a four-part weekly update on the situation in Israel. Avi's expertise and extensive historical knowledge of the Arab-Israeli conflict will enable […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

November 8 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh virtually presents two Melton courses back-to-back, Ethics and Crossroads. In Ethis, learn how Jewish teachings shed light on Jewish issues. Crossroads will present an […]

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2 events, 9

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Albert Farhy

November 9 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Albert Farhy

Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Albert Farhy, the first “Elizabeth Sylvian Memorial Lectures,” which address issues related to the Holocaust, including lessons still […]

2 events, 10

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

November 10 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. […]

2 events, 11

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The West Point Jewish Chapel Choir Concert

November 11 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The West Point Jewish Chapel Choir Concert

Tree of Life presents the West Point Jewish Chapel Choir performing a special Veteran’s Day concert. Following the concert, there will be a dessert reception and coffee bar. 7 p.m. […]

3 events, 12

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Treats by Teens

November 12 , 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Treats by Teens

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill and gather with teen girls from the neighborhood to bake desserts for Our Giving Kitchen at Treats by Teens. 3:30 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

November 12 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

4 events, 13

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Torah and Tea

November 13 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Torah and Tea

Explore the rich stories of our Matriarchs with Mrs. Rovky Herman during Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Torah and Tea. 7 p.m. $!8. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

November 13 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

November 13 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and […]

6 events, 14

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

November 14 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Jewish Calendar

November 14 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Jewish Calendar

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The Jewish Calendar. Sometimes the holidays come “early,” and sometimes the holidays come “late.” Why? In this […]

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Flavors of the World

November 14 , 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Flavors of the World

Join The Jewish Spark/The Jewish Sisterhood for Flavors of the World supporting Israel. Savor international appetizers, Israeli wines and cuisine from Israel, India, Iraq, Cuba, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Korea and […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Songs of Hope with Cantor David Reinwald & Author James Grymes

November 14 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Songs of Hope with Cantor David Reinwald & Author James Grymes

Join Temple Sinai for Songs of Hope with Cantor David Reinwald and author James Grymes, author of the book “Violins of Hope.” Several songs from the Holocaust will be performed […]

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rosh Chodesh Gathering

November 14 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rosh Chodesh Gathering

Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill on zoom for a Rosh Chodesh Gathering, as they explore words of wisdom for the month of Kislev. 7:30 p.m. 1700 […]

9 events, 15

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

November 15 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

November 15 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

Temple Sinai's Rabbi Daniel Feldman presents a weekly Parshat/Torah portion class onsite and online. Call 412-421-9715 for more information and the Zoom link.

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

November 15 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

November 15 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

Join AgeWell for an Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group, geared towards anyone who has children, grandchildren, a spouse, siblings or parents. Family Dynamics is a fascinating topic and whether you […]

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Squirrel Hill AARP November meeting

November 15 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Squirrel Hill AARP November meeting

The Squirrel Hills AARP's November meeting will feature Vice President Norman Candelora, of Saris Candy. He will share his many years of the company along with samples. The chapter is […]

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2 events, 16

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Loaves of Gratitude

November 16 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Loaves of Gratitude

Women are invited to bake festive fall Challahs with Chabad of Squirrel Hill at Loaves of Gratitude. 7 p.m. $12. 1700 Beechwood Boulevard. chabadpgh.com

3 events, 17

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

November 17 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. […]

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Tot Shabbat with Cantor David Reinwald

November 17 , 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Tot Shabbat with Cantor David Reinwald

Temple Sinai presents a Tot Shabbat with Cantor David Reinwald. Snacks and Fun at 5 p.m. Service starts at 5:30 p.m. Complimentary kid-friendly dinner at 5:45 p.m. Ages 0-5; Contact […]

2 events, 18

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

C-Teen, Jr.

November 18 , 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

C-Teen, Jr.

Join Chabad of the South Hills for C-Teen jr, for Jewish tweens grades 6-8 at Top Golf. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. $15/Early Bird $10 until Nov. 12. 400 Presto-Sygan Road, […]

3 events, 19

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Congregation Beth Shalom 2023 Come Together Fundraiser: The Clergy Boys

November 19 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Congregation Beth Shalom 2023 Come Together Fundraiser: The Clergy Boys

Oh! What a Night! “THE CLERGY BOYS” is a funny, heartwarming musical tribute about four good kids who went rogue and became cantors. Join Congregation Beth Shalom for strolling supper […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

November 19 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

4 events, 20

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Torah and Tea

November 20 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Torah and Tea

Explore the rich stories of our Matriarchs with Mrs. Rovky Herman during Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Torah and Tea. 7 p.m. $!8. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

November 20 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

November 20 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and […]

2 events, 21

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

November 21 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

4 events, 22

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

November 22 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

November 22 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

November 22 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

Chabad of the South Hills presents a new six-week JLI course, "The World of Kabbalah - Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You." Discover the core mystical and spiritual […]

1 event, 23

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

2 events, 24

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

November 24 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. […]

1 event, 25

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

3 events, 26

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Babyccino

November 26 , 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Babyccino

Join Chabad of South Hills for Babyccino, a chic meet for moms and tots. 3 classes of Chanukah Delight for ages 0-3. Location given upon registration. 11: 15 a.m. chabdsh.com/babyccino

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

November 26 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

3 events, 27

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

November 27 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

November 27 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for Modern Jewish Philosophy. In this course, Rabbi Schiff will introduce the great Jewish philosophers of modernity and […]

5 events, 28

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

November 28 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

November 28 , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

Israeli politics is at the center of many critical Jewish conversations. But how does the Israeli political system really work? Over four sessions, Rabbi Danny Schiff will describe how the […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Panama Affair

November 28 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Panama Affair

Classrooms Without Borders presents "Political Corruption and the Rise of Modern Anti-Semitism in 19th century France" with Lisa Leff, Professor of History, American University and Director, Mandel Center for Advanced […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Night of Light

November 28 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Night of Light

Join together in unity for an evening filled with light, joy, and laughter. Chabad of the the South Hills presents A Night of Light-Ladies Night Out. Sharing our talents and […]

5 events, 29

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

November 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

Join the Chabad of Pittsburgh for The World of Kabbalah, a 6-week JLI course. Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

November 29 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

November 29 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh virtually presents two Melton courses back-to-back, Ethics and Crossroads. In Ethis, learn how Jewish teachings shed light on Jewish issues. Crossroads will present an […]

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

November 29 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

Chabad of the South Hills presents a new six-week JLI course, "The World of Kabbalah - Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You." Discover the core mystical and spiritual […]

2 events, 30

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Celebration of Light

November 30 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Celebration of Light

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents A Celebration of Light, an evening of Women's song and stories exploring the gift of Chassidism. 7 p.m. $10. 1700 Beechwood Boulevard. chabadpgh.com

3 events, 1

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

December 1 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

Join H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff for The God Class. Schiff will discuss Jewish views of God and how they’ve developed through the ages. […]

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Hanukkah Shabbat with You

December 1 , 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Hanukkah Shabbat with You

Families with young children are invited to join Rodef Shalom Congregation for a Hanukkah Shabbat, a pre-Shabbat playdate, services, and dinner to celebrate Shabbat together. $5. 4:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth […]

1 event, 2

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8 events, 3

2023-05-02

May 2

May 2 , 7:00 pm - December 19 , 8:00 pm

Warring narratives
Countering misinformation during Israel’s war with Hamas
Silver anniversary
Chabad of South Hills celebrates a quarter-century in Pittsburgh’s suburbs

By David Rullo
Israel at war
Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

By Toby Tabachnick
JCBA
JCBA grows, welcomes new leaders

By Adam Reinherz
Antisemitism
Holocaust survivors react to antisemitic uptick

By David Rullo
Connections
Alan Hausman serves as community bridge

By Justin Vellucci
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: An American holiday with Jewish roots

By David Rullo
PA Primary
Unless PA primary date moved from Passover, voters, candidates and polling places could face problems

By Adam Reinherz
Continuing Educating
Nearly 100 Jewish educators gathered at Rodef Shalom for Yom Limud

By David Rullo
A recipe for success
Bunny Bakes & Specialty Coffee sells kosher sweets

By Abigail Hakas
Antisemitism
Vandal tries to smash local Jewish business owner’s window on Kristallnacht

By Toby Tabachnick
Election 2024
New polling shows Summer Lee has low approval rating

By Toby Tabachnick
Holocaust education
‘We are all Jews here’: Chatham exhibit highlights rescuers in the Holocaust

By Abigail Hakas
Building bridges
Diverse voices join for night of poetry and music on anniversary of Kristallnacht

By Abigail Hakas
Israel at war
CMU, Pitt students rally, chant antisemitic tropes

By David Rullo
Israel at War
Israeli emissary heads home for wartime service, brings message back to Pittsburgh

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at war
One local man’s efforts to raise awareness of the hostages: billboards

By Justin Vellucci
Israel at war
Posters featuring Israeli hostages torn down, defaced at CMU and Pitt

By David Rullo
Israel at war
Pittsburgh community, Koolulam sing a song of support for Israeli hostages

By David Rullo
Food and philanthropy
Paris-trained chef featured at Flavors of the World fundraiser

By Justin Vellucci

Features

Chanukah
Pittsburgh clergy look to Chanukah for light and hope

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Lamb cassoulet

By Jessica Grann
News Obituary
Rabbi Stanley Savage, downtown spiritual guide and wrestling savant, dead at 74

By Adam Reinherz
History
Antisemitic vandalism spread all over the world in 1960 and then faded away

By Eric Lidji
Food
Herbed mushroom stuffing

By Jessica Grann
Art
Former Squirrel Hill resident returns for one-night art exhibit

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at War
Pittsburghers join historic ‘March for Israel,’ bring messages home

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Perfect apple pie: A Thanksgiving treat

By Jessica Grann
Art
Warhol Museum installs 10 ‘Jewish Geniuses’ amid controversy

By Emma Riva
Israel at war
After Hamas attack, progressive Jews are feeling abandoned by their left-leaning peers

By Toby Tabachnick
Israel at War
‘Don’t forget the hostages’: Federation CEO brings vital messages from Israel

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at War
Using the war in Israel as a teachable moment for children

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Vegan stuffed acorn squash with farro and sage

By Jessica Grann
Books
Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick
Israel at War
Education, and war, frame disrupted semester abroad for Upper St. Clair teen

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Time for comfort food: Potato bourekas

By Jessica Grann
10/27
To mark five years since synagogue shooting, young learners visit site of attack

By Adam Reinherz
Books
David Rullo’s ‘Beehive’ book captures the zeitgeist of the ‘90s

By Justin Vellucci
Recreation and health
Cancer survivors find healing, and friendship, in dragon boats

By Justin Vellucci
10/27 Commemoration
Their memories are a blessing

By Toby Tabachnick

Opinion

Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
The other side of hate

By Ray Werner
Opinion
A day to remember

By Abby Mendelson
Torah
Take your Judaism seriously and joyfully

By Rabbi Dovie Kivman
Poll
Chronicle poll results: March for Israel

By Adam Reinherz
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
We Arab Israelis are holding a lot of pain

By Ghadir Hani
Opinion
Sanctioning Jew-hatred doesn’t conflict with the First Amendment

By Jonathan S. Tobin
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Thanksgiving, families and Toldot

By Hazzan Barbara Barnett
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Politicians’ calls for a ceasefire

By Toby Tabachnick
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Student demonstrations in support of Hamas

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
How do I cope?

By Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld
Torah
It is always possible to make amends

By Rabbi Yaier Lehrer
Opinion
Jews worldwide haven’t been this fearful in living memory
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
Rediscovering home in ‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’

By Madison Jackson
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

National

Israel at war
For US officials, Israeli hostage deal brings joy — and hard questions about how much more war to support

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at war
Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera among Hollywood figures facing blowback for stances on Israel and Jews

By Andrew Lapin
Fighting antisemitism
Sacha Baron Cohen, Debra Messing, Amy Schumer and other Jewish celebrities call out ‘the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis’ in meeting with TikTok execs

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Fighting antisemitism
Columbia University suspends Jewish Voice for Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Brawls erupt outside LA Museum of Tolerance screening of Hamas atrocities footage

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
In a rare move, the US House censures Rashida Tlaib for Israel remarks

By Ron Kampeas
Antisemitism
Jewish man dies after being struck by pro-Palestinian protester

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
National Jewish groups put out the call for mass ‘March for Israel’ in DC on Nov. 14

By Ron Kampeas
Antisemitism
Indiana woman attacks Black Hebrew Israelite building, believing it to be Jewish

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
Ivy League absent from university presidents’ condemnation of Hamas

By David Isaac
Election 2024
United Democracy Project super PAC targets Lee, Bowman, Massie over anti-Israel votes

By Matthew Kassel | Jewish Insider
Fighting antisemitism
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism on campuses; Summer Lee votes against resolution

By Toby Tabachnick
Fighting antisemitism
Harvard, Penn, Columbia announce steps to address antisemitism

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Antisemitism
FBI director warns of increased threat of attacks amid ‘historic levels’ of antisemitism

By Jacob Gurvis
Israel at war
Shabbat tables in Times Square with 224 empty seats represent hostages held by Hamas

By Luke Tress
Israel at war
White House decries ‘grotesque’ antisemitic campus activities in support of Hamas

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Hamas Oct. 7 massacres

By Ron Kampeas JTA and Toby Tabachnick
Israel at war
In Washington, calls for a ceasefire are loud, but not pervasive or, to Biden, persuasive

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at war
George Washington U students project anti-Israel messages on campus building

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
Hundreds arrested at US Capitol rally calling for Gaza ceasefire

By Ben Sales

World

Israel at war
Ten Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

By JNS
Israel at war
Most child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.

By Eliyahu Freedman
Israel at war
After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Israel at war
Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at War
17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel at War
After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli and 4 foreign hostages

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at War
13 Israeli hostages are freed from Gaza as ceasefire holds; more expected in coming days

By Gabe Friedman
Israel at War
Israel-Hamas truce comes into force, as first 13 Israeli hostages set to be freed

By TAL SCHNEIDER and JACOB MAGID, Times of Israel
Israel at war
Hostage release timeline is delayed, extending an excruciating wait for families

By Deborah Danan
Israel at war
Release of 50 abducted women, children to begin 10 a.m. Thursday – Israeli official

By Tal Schneider and Carrie Keller-Lynn
Israel at war
Sheryl Sandberg joins Jewish women in calling out lack of concern about sexual assault of Israelis

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Israel at war
Cabinet approves deal for return of 50 hostages in exchange for multi-day ceasefire

By Jacob Magid and Tal Schneider
Israel at War
What we know — and don’t yet — about the hostage deal to release Israelis held by Hamas

By Philissa Cramer and Ben Sales
Israel at War
Three visits to Israel offer observations and instructions

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at war
International news outlets deny colluding with Hamas after report suggests photographers knew attack plans

By Luke Tress
Israel at war
Israel formalizes daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza, in first since war’s outbreak

By Jacob Magid
Israel at war
Israeli officials angry press may have known Hamas would invade

By JNS
Israel at war
Israel tells its citizens to ‘reevaluate’ travel and not wear Jewish symbols abroad

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at war
Hamas official says group aims to repeat Oct. 7 onslaught many times to destroy Israel

By Gianluca Pacchiani and Michael Bachner