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Right Now

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon on stage at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. (Photo by Jim Busis)

Dreaming peace

Mayor Gainey’s ‘Building Bridges’ event marred by distribution of anti-Israel flyers

“We are representing the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement, and we are supporting each other and working together to build a better future for both people,” he said.

Not On Our Dime volunteers stand outside the Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle attempting to gather signatures for a referendum that would force Pittsburgh to divest from Israel. (Photo by David Rullo)

Second bite of the apple

Anti-Israel activists renew BDS referendum initiative

Not On Our Dime hopes to block the city of Pittsburgh from doing business with Israel

Evan Wolfson (to the right of Joe Biden) along with his extended family at the Citizens Medal ceremony (Photo courtesy of Evan Wolfson)

Recognition

Pittsburgh’s Evan Wolfson awarded presidential medal for advancing same-sex marriage rights

By Deborah Weisberg

“Hope is a key element of successful activism.”

East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)

Anti-Zionism, aisle 2

East End Food Co-op member shocked by anti-Israel experience at store

“I told him if people want to support terrorists on their own time that’s fine, but I don’t want to be confronted with it when shopping.”

Nechama Gorkin, right, enjoys a Chanukah party with local residents at Forward Shady Apartments. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Yehuda Gorkin)

Introductions

Meet the Gorkins: Bringing Jewish joy to Squirrel Hill’s young and old

By Adam Reinherz

‘We have a wonderful community here and we want to continue to grow those connections’

A still from the restored black-and-white silent film “The City Without Jews”

Holocaust remembrance

A chilling silent film returns with live klezmer score on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Deborah Weisberg

The 1924 silent movie eerily predicted the rise of antisemitism in Eastern Europe

Israelis protest against the government and for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Goma Junction in the Galilee on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90)

Israel at war

Qatar offers hostage draft agreement, awaiting Hamas’ approval

By Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol

Qatar has reportedly delivered a final draft agreement to both Israel and Hamas.

Argentinean President Javier Milei prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Feb. 6, 2024. (Courtesy Israel Foreign Ministry)

Recognition

Javier Milei, Argentina’s pro-Israel president, is first non-Jew to win ‘Jewish Nobel’

By Philissa Cramer

Milei, the first head of state to get the Genesis Prize, is also famously drawn to Judaism and says he intends to convert once he leaves office.

Thousands of Israeli protesters wave flags during a rally against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul bills in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023. (Gili Yaari/Flash90)

Israeli politics

Israel’s judicial overhaul is back. So are the protests.

This time, a more limited proposal might pass.

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, as it appeared in May 2024. (Google Maps)

Wildfires

A synagogue that survived the Palisades fire has become a ‘refuge’ for many who lost their homes

By Philissa Cramer

“You could fill the sanctuary with your congregants who lost their homes,” a reporter told Kehillat Israel’s clergy.

The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center burns during the Eaton fire in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 7, 2025. (Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images)

WildfiresPasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California

By Philissa Cramer

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick

“The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin

PollChronicle poll question

PollChronicle poll results: Will 2025 be better or worse than 2024?

By Toby Tabachnick

Profile

Righteous Among the Neighbors: Josiah Gilliam

Mt. Lebanon High School students interviewed non-Jewish Pittsburghers who support the Jewish community and take action to uproot antisemitism.

Josh Andy (Photo by Brian Cohen)

ProfileRighteous Among the Neighbors: Josh Andy

By Scarlet Sweeney

Selena Shultz (Photo by Brian Cohen)

ProfileRighteous Among the Neighbors: Selina Shultz

Bill and Mardi Isler (Photo by Brian Cohen)

ProfileRighteous Among the Neighbors: Bill and Mardi Isler

By Natalie Morgan and Annabelle Thomas

'Faraway' by Judith Robinson. Image courtesy of Judith Robinson

Poetry

Pittsburgh poet Judith Robinson takes top prize in Voices Israel competition

By Adam Reinherz

‘The real message is to live as fully as possible’

Cathy Mansfield will screen her opera “The Sparks Fly Upward” during an artist in residence weekend at Temple Sinai. (Photo provided by Temple Sinai)

Artist-in-residence

‘The Sparks Fly Upward’ comes to Temple Sinai

“It’s an intricate work. It’s really an amazing work that’s very accessible at the same time.”

Chickpea and lentil soup (Photo by Jessica Grann)

Food

Chickpea and lentil soup

By Jessica Grann

This soup is based on several traditional recipes from North Africa

Croissant French toast bake

By Jessica Grann

Savory spinach side

By Jessica Grann

By Jessica Grann

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2 events, 30

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Menorah Lighting Festival

December 30, 2024 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Menorah Lighting Festival

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for lighting the Mitzvah Menorah and enjoy live music, a stilt walker, photo booth, donut decorating, and more. Free. 4 p.m. Corner of Beacon St. […]

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival

December 30, 2024 , 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival

Join Chabad of the South Hills for their annual Chanukah Festival featuring a grand menorah lighting, fire show, fire truck gelt drop, latkes, donuts, hot drinks, a photo booth, music […]

1 event, 31

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

December 31, 2024 , 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 […]

1 event, 1

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 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.

1 event, 2

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

Pittsburgh area Jewish students are invited to apply for ZOA: Pittsburgh's scholarship to Israel program, taking place in summer 2025. The scholarship is open to junior and senior high school […]

1 event, 3

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

3 events, 4

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

January 4 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

Families with young children are invited to spend Shabbat morning with Rodef Shalom at Shabbat with You. Drop in for a light breakfast, play date, sing-along with Cantor Toby Glaser, […]

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chanukah Party

January 4 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chanukah Party

Join Congregation Bet Tikvah and Temple Sinai's Pride Tribe for a Hanukkah party. It will be a night of fun, light, and games. Potluck, they'll provide the latkes, you share […]

3 events, 5

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 5 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 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 […]

1 event, 6

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 7

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 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 […]

2 events, 8

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 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.

1 event, 9

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 10

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 11

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

4 events, 12

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 12 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fractured Dialogues with Rabbi Jeffrey Schein

January 12 , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fractured Dialogues with Rabbi Jeffrey Schein

Congregation Dor Hadash welcomes Rabbi Jeffrey Schein. Schein, the senior consultant for Jewish education of the Mordecai Kaplan Center for Jewish Peoplehood will present “Fractured Dialogues – Understanding Polarization in […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 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 […]

1 event, 13

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 14

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 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 […]

3 events, 15

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 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

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

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

Join AgeWell for the Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group at JCC South Hills every third Wednesday of each month. Led by intergenerational specialist/presenter and educator Audree Schall. The group is […]

1 event, 16

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 17

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 18

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

January 18 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

Join Tree of Life Congregation as they host Ebenezer Baptist Church for a special joint Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat Service. The following day, Ebenezer Baptist Church will host Tree […]

4 events, 19

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 19 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Fair

January 19 , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Fair

Celebrate the Israeli-Jewish community with Winter Fair: A Warm Hug from Israel featuring local artists, crafters and small business owners showcasing their unique creations. Children can take part in Israel-themed […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 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 […]

1 event, 20

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

3 events, 21

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 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 […]

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chassidus, Art, and Identity

January 21 , 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chassidus, Art, and Identity

Join the students of Tzohar Seminary for Chassidus, Art and Identity, an end-of-the-semester presentation for women of individual and collaborative artwork including music, dance, film, theater, creative writing and visual […]

2 events, 22

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 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.

1 event, 23

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 24

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

20s-40s Shabbat

January 24 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

20s-40s Shabbat

Join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a 20s-40s Kabbalat Shabbat. Get to know other young Jewish professionals and close out the week with apps, wine and great company. Registration […]

1 event, 25

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

4 events, 26

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 26 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for their Men's Tefillin Club. Services and tefillin are followed by a delicious breakfast and engaging discussions on current events. 8:30 a.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

January 26 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

Join Congregation Dor Chadash for Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset with Karen Morris. Disagreements are often seen as an unfortunate aspect of life. However, in the tradition of […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 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 […]

1 event, 27

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 28

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 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 […]

2 events, 29

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 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.

1 event, 30

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 31

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

1 event, 1

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 2

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

February 2 , 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 […]

December 30

December 30, 2024 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Menorah Lighting Festival

December 30, 2024 , 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills Annual Chanukah Festival

December 31

December 31, 2024 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

January 1

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 4 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

January 4 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chanukah Party

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 5 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

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

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Monday Talmud Study

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 12 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 12 , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fractured Dialogues with Rabbi Jeffrey Schein

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

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Monday Talmud Study

January 15

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

January 18

January 18 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

January 19

January 19 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 18 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Unity Weekend

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 19 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 19 , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter Fair

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

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Monday Talmud Study

January 21 , 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chassidus, Art, and Identity

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 24 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

20s-40s Shabbat

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 26 , 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

January 26 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Mahloket Matters, Cultivating a Constructive Disagreement Mindset

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

Online Parashah Study Groups

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Monday Talmud Study

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

January 2

January 2 , 8:00 am - February 28 , 5:00 pm

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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Dreaming peace
Mayor Gainey’s ‘Building Bridges’ event marred by distribution of anti-Israel flyers

By David Rullo
Poetry
Pittsburgh poet Judith Robinson takes top prize in Voices Israel competition

By Adam Reinherz
Anti-Zionism, aisle 2
East End Food Co-op member shocked by anti-Israel experience at store

By David Rullo
Recognition
Pittsburgh’s Evan Wolfson awarded presidential medal for advancing same-sex marriage rights

By Deborah Weisberg
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Josiah Gilliam

By Greta Stern
Holocaust remembrance
A chilling silent film returns with live klezmer score on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Deborah Weisberg
Artist-in-residence
‘The Sparks Fly Upward’ comes to Temple Sinai

By David Rullo
Introductions
Meet the Gorkins: Bringing Jewish joy to Squirrel Hill’s young and old

By Adam Reinherz
Second bite of the apple
Anti-Israel activists renew BDS referendum initiative

By David Rullo
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Josh Andy

By Scarlet Sweeney
Getting to know
Getting to know: Jeffrey Brodsky

By Adam Reinherz
Health and science
Groundbreaking eye transplantation project unites top experts from Pittsburgh and beyond

By Toby Tabachnick
Antisemitism
Upper St. Clair man indicted for terrorism offense and for lying to FBI

By Toby Tabachnick
Sports
With new Maccabi Campus Games coming to Pittsburgh, JCC issues ‘call to action’

By Adam Reinherz
Festival of Lights
Chanukah lights shine bright in Greenfield on fifth night of holiday

By David Rullo
Diminished light
Mt. Lebanon nixes Chrismukkah

By David Rullo
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Selina Shultz

By Abby Sohyda
Environment
Jewish tradition meets sustainability: Pittsburgh synagogues go solar

By Adam Reinherz
Top Stories of 2024
Israel, antisemitism, elections and charitable gifts among top local stories of 2024

By Adam Reinherz
Sports
Pirates welcome Jewish player Spencer Horwitz to the team

By Jonathan Mayo

Food
Chickpea and lentil soup

By Jessica Grann
Theater
Play and playwright push men to befriend more men

By Adam Reinherz
Getting to know
Getting to know: Kate Louik

By Adam Reinherz
Entertainment
‘The Brutalist,’ Adrien Brody and Kieran Culkin win at Golden Globes

By Ben Sales
Food
Croissant French toast bake

By Jessica Grann
Food
Cookbook author proves it’s possible to make delicious — and kosher — Cuban cuisine

By Renee Ghert-Zand
Food
Savory spinach side

By Jessica Grann
Film
Jewish movies were everywhere in 2024. What does it mean?

By Andrew Lapin
Israel
Momentum from tour leaves Pittsburghers with unified message: Visit Israel

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Brie en croute

By Jessica Grann
History
Who made the scroll in Noah’s Ark?

By Eric Lidji
Film
The epic new movie getting Oscar buzz is built from the stories of postwar Jewish architects

By Andrew Lapin
Tikkun olam
Two wheels and one mission: Jewish lawyer’s bike trips empower kids to lead

By Deborah Weisberg
Holidays
Convergence of Chanukah and Christmas offers opportunities for interfaith families

By Deborah Weisberg
Holiday history
From the Maccabees to the Maccabeats

By Tim Miller
Food
Salted vanilla cream sufganyot

By Jessica Grann
Chess
After international win, grandmaster Alexander Shabalov quietly moves along

By Adam Reinherz
Youth Sports
Keeping step with Kimi Smuckler reveals fast feet and proud identity

By Adam Reinherz
Profile
Righteous Among the Neighbors: Lynne Ravas

By Pam Yang
Chanukah
Eight nights, four books: recommended reads make good gifts this Chanukah

By Adam Reinherz

Opinion
The Land of Israel belongs to the nation of Israel

By Reuven Hoch
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Will 2025 be better or worse than 2024?

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Israel must highlight the shared fight against terror

By Gerald Platt
Opinion
Disconnected politicians

By Marc A. Simon
Opinion
Biden’s commutation message: Some lives are worth more than others

By Marshall Dayan
Torah
A lesson from Jacob: Tradition!

By Rabbi Larry Freedman
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
The Borscht Belt hotels were cornerstones of Jewish family life that have no real replacement

By Sara Fredman Aeder
Opinion
The difference between a sentence of death and life in prison

By Audrey N. Glickman
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Greatness and responsibility

By Rabbi Yitzi Genack
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Favorite Chanukah tradition

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Optimism in the face of anxiety
Opinion
The blessing and burden of bearing first witness to Jewish history

By Ron Kampeas
Opinion
Pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act

By William Daroff
Opinion
Kindling the lights in the New Year

By Jan Lee
Opinion
That time an antisemite came after me

By Garrett Shore
Torah
Not all tears are tears of sadness

By Rabbi Hindy Finman
Opinion
Is it happening again?

By Robin Hammer

Wildfires
A synagogue that survived the Palisades fire has become a ‘refuge’ for many who lost their homes

By Philissa Cramer
Politics
With more support from Dems, House passes bill to sanction Hague court

By Andrew Bernard
Genocide
‘Zero dopes’ protesting genocide in Sudan, Fetterman says

By JNS
News obituary
Peter Yarrow, Jewish musician and activist of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Wildfires
Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California

By Philissa Cramer
Higher education
Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College

By Andrew Lapin
Antisemitism
Everyone has a plan to fight antisemitism. Few have studied what actually works.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Antisemitism
Hundreds chant for ‘intifada’ at New Year’s Day protest in NYC’s Times Square

By Luke Tress
Terrorism
Armed man arrested for plotting attack on Florida AIPAC office

By Luke Tress
Terrorism
FBI probing car ramming in New Orleans, that killed 15, as terror attack

By Akiva Van Koningsveld and Menachem Wecker
2024 in review
The world after Oct. 7, and before Trump 2.0: The essential Jewish conversations of 2024

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
News obituary
Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at 100

By Sarah Wildman
Chanukah
Overflow crowd, smiles and tears at National Menorah lighting in DC

By Mike Wagenheim
Antisemitism
Walmart removes at least 4 shirts glorifying slain terror chiefs Sinwar, Nasrallah

By ToI Staff
Israel at war
US ambassador to Israel calls Gaza famine warning ‘inaccurate,’ prompting review

By Ben Sales
Antisemitism
FBI arrests college student for plotting mass casualty attack on Israeli consulate in NYC

By Luke Tress
Fighting antisemitism
Pennsylvania governor calls for bipartisan reply to Jew-hatred at AJC event

By JNS
Fighting Antisemitism
As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism

By Ben Sales
Fighting antisemitism
Amid war and an election, the Jewish mainstream bends to the right

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Antisemitism
U of Michigan fires DEI official over purported antisemitic comments

By Andrew Lapin

Recognition
Javier Milei, Argentina’s pro-Israel president, is first non-Jew to win ‘Jewish Nobel’

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Qatar offers hostage draft agreement, awaiting Hamas’ approval

By Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol
Israeli politics
Israel’s judicial overhaul is back. So are the protests.

By Ben Sales
Archaeology
Early man ate carbs and processed food 780,000 years ago, northern Israel site shows

By Gavriel Fiske
Israel at war
‘We love and support you’: NFL legends pay solidarity visit to Israel

By Rolene Marks
United Nations
UNRWA ‘knowingly’ let Hamas infiltrate, per UN Watch report

By JNS Staff
Israel at war
Israeli leaders threaten ‘war’ in the West Bank after terror attack

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
List of hostages for potential release circulates

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
‘F— the Jews’: Antisemitic graffiti found in Sydney suburb

By JNS Staff
Terrorism
3 Israelis killed in West Bank terror attack

By Ben Sales
Antisemitism
World Bowls Tour decision to ban Israelis reversed after backlash

By Rolene Marks
News obituary
Agnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor who won 10 Olympic gymnastics medals, dies at 103

By Philissa Cramer
2024 in review
The world after Oct. 7, and before Trump 2.0: The essential Jewish conversations of 2024

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Israel at war
Hamas said willing to free only 22 of 34 living hostages demanded by Israel in deal

By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Travel
Digital entry procedure for tourists to Israel begins Jan. 1

By JNS Staff
Terrorism
Teens forced to perform sexual acts on each other: Report to UN details Hamas torture

By Michael Bachner and Diana Bletter
Israel
Israel has spent millions trying win hearts and minds abroad. It’s about to spend 20 times more.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Holocaust restitution
German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules

By Toby Axelrod
Israel news
Netanyahu in ‘good condition’ after surgery to remove prostate

By JNS
Antisemitism
UN adviser scolds follower for saying all Jews, not just Israelis, are cannibals

By Mike Wagenheim

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