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Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)

10/27 Trial

Graphic crime scene and autopsy images will be part of synagogue massacre trial, judge rules

By Torsten Ove

The judge agreed with the prosecution that the images are relevant to show the accused shooter’s intent and will help the jury understand the chronology of the attack.

Memorial outside the Tree of Life building, Oct. 2018 (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)

10/27 TrialJury finally selected in synagogue massacre trial

By Torsten Ove

Mayor Bill Peduto, Rabbi Ron Symons and Rev. Liddy Barlow at the "Faithful Responses to Gun Violence" forum. All three were involved with the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting response. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)

10/27 trialJCC director of Jewish life recounts Oct. 27, 2018

By David Rullo

Brad Orsini, former Jewish Federation director of community security, prepares group before entering the Pervin Chapel at the Tree of Life Building in November 2018. Photo by Adam Reinherz

10/27 trialFederation’s first director of community security recalls Oct. 27, 2018

By David Rullo

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks about the Biden administration's antisemitism strategy at the State Department, May 25, 2023. (Screenshot)

Fighting antisemitism

Biden plan to combat antisemitism demands reforms of the executive branch and beyond

By Ron Kampeas

The 60-page document and its list of 100-plus recommendations stretches across the government, requiring reforms in virtually every sector of the executive branch within a year.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker during a Chanukah holiday reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 19, 2022. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Fighting antisemitismHundreds of rabbis say Biden’s plan to fight antisemitism should embrace a disputed definition

By Ron Kampeas

Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 2016 Chief of Missions Conference in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2016. (State Department Photo/Public Domain)

OpinionMr. Biden, define antisemitism

Pittsburgh college students visit the Temple Mount. Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC

Middle East

Pittsburgh college students gain perspectives on conflict during Middle East trip

By Adam Reinherz

Visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah offer ‘instructive yet challenging’ path toward nuance

AgeWell

AgeWell Pittsburgh credentialed for its care of LGBTQ+ older adults

By Adam Reinherz

‘We recognize that there is cultural difference when working with LGBTQ+ older adults in comparison to their younger counterparts’

Teens

Friendship Circle launches The Beacon, supporting teen mental health

By David Rullo

‘At Friendship Circle you show up to be a friend to others, but in order to do that you need to be a friend to yourself.’

Mimsie Leyton, far right, with her first preschool class as Director of the Berkman Family Center 26 years ago. Photo courtesy of Rodef Shalom Congregation

Transitions

Longtime educator and Rodef Shalom staple Mimsie Leyton retires

By Adam Reinherz

Parents, friends and fellow congregants praise Leyton for fostering ‘the beginnings of what Jewish life is for a family’

Book cover (Image courtesy of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman)

Books

A new take on old wisdom: Mark Asher Goodman’s ‘Life Lessons from Dead Rabbis’

By Justin Vellucci

The book is distinctly Goodman-esque, with Talmudic readings from Hasidic masters set alongside lyrics from rappers the Wu-Tang Clan.

Illustration of the Vigilant Fire Engine House, where Shaare Shamayim Con-gregation dedicated a synagogue in August 1849. (Image courtesy of the Rauh Jewish Archives)

History

The life and death of a factoid

By Eric Lidji

When was the first minyan held in Western Pennsylvania?

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club for a chat with Rabbi Danny Schiff

By Toby Tabachnick

“Judaism in a Digital Age”

PollChronicle poll question

PollChronicle poll results: COVID-19

By Toby Tabachnick

Opinion

Faydra Shapiro

Why this Jew is binge-watching ‘The Chosen’ (and maybe you should too)

To my complete surprise, “The Chosen” (Season 1 is streaming on Netflix) presents the most intensely Jewish Jesus and the Gospels we’ve ever had.

OpinionLetters to the editor

TorahThis year’s Torah

By Rabbi Joe Hample

The title pages of a Nazi-published version of "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," an antisemitic text, circa 1935. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Antisemitism

The Florida mom who sought to ban Amanda Gorman’s poem says she’s sorry for promoting the Protocols of the Elders of Zion

By Andrew Lapin

“I’m not what the post says,” she said. “I love the Jewish community.”

Roger Waters performs in Munich, May 21, 2023. (Angelika Warmuth/picture alliance via Getty Images)

AntisemitismRoger Waters uses Anne Frank’s name at German concerts, prompting calls for punishment from Jewish groups

By Toby Axelrod

Christiane Amanpour appears on CNN on May 23, 2023. (Screenshot via JTA)

MediaCNN anchor Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying killing of British Israelis happened in a ‘shootout’

By Ben Sales

Sam Zell (Peter Ross/Equity Group Investments)

News obituary

Jewish billionaire Sam Zell dies at 81

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

His media purchase tarnished a legendary career

Robinson International Short Film Competition winners on the read carpet at the Carnegie Museum of Art Theater on May 16. Photo provided by Film Pittsburgh.

Shorts

12th Annual Robinson International Short Film Competition Prizes awarded

By David Rullo

The festival honors independent filmmakers whose work illuminates the Jewish experience

Eben Parker. Photo courtesy of Steel City AF

Comedy

TeenyFest highlights Jewish jokes and Jewish comedians so everyone can laugh

By Adam Reinherz

European-style comedy festival from Steel City AF showcases diversity to build community

20 women Torah scholars will write books as part of the Word-by-Word project. (Courtesy of Sefaria)

Religion

A digital Jewish library aims to add women’s Torah scholarship to its shelves — by helping them write it

By Jackie Hajdenberg

The participants in the new program, called Word-by-Word, range from ordained clergy to academics and teachers.

Blueberry cheesecake (Photo by Hansuan_Fabregas via Pixabay)

Food

An app that aims to prove AI’s value for Orthodox Jews

By Philissa Cramer

Generating 64,000 kosher cheesecake recipes

FoodLemony pasta with herbs, ricotta and peas

By Jessica Grann

FoodNana’s cheesecake

By Jessica Grann

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Israeli Literature as a Window to Israeli Society

May 2 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Israeli Literature as a Window to Israeli Society

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Monday Talmud Study

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Chai, Chai V’Kayam

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Chai, Chai V’Kayam

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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Parshat/Torah portion class

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Sacks To Heal A Fractured World

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

Sacks To Heal A Fractured World

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 3 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief

May 3 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief

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9:30 am - 10:30 pm

Torah 1

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Torah 1

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Jeff Weinberg

May 4 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jeff Weinberg

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Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living

May 4 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living

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Men’s Tefillin Club

May 7 , 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

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Passage to Sweden

May 7 , 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Passage to Sweden

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8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 7 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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4 events, 8

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The Jewish Text Puzzle

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

The Jewish Text Puzzle

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Lev Society: Judaism in a Digital Age Book Launch

May 8 , 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Lev Society: Judaism in a Digital Age Book Launch

Dramatic changes in recent decades spur us to ask, What role should Judaism play in this new era? Join Federation Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff as he engages with this question […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City”

May 8 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City”

Celebrate Israel's 75th with Temple Sinai Author and journalist Andrew Lawler will be in person, onsite to discuss his book "Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested […]

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Monday Talmud Study

May 9 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

May 9 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

Join Temple Sinai for a weekly Talmud class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman. Noon. On site and online. For more information and for the Zoom link, contact Temple Sinai at (412) […]

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

South Hills Lag Baomer Community BBQ

May 9 , 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

South Hills Lag Baomer Community BBQ

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

May 10 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

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9:30 am - 10:30 am

Sacks To Heal A Fractured World

May 10 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Sacks To Heal A Fractured World

In the new 10-part Zoom course, "Sacks To Heal A Fractured World" Rabbi Danny Schiff will explore “To Heal a Fractured World“, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ book on the nature of […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 10 , 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 - 8:30 pm

Waldman Arts & Writing Awards Ceremony and Reception

May 10 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Waldman Arts & Writing Awards Ceremony and Reception

Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh's annual event honoring the winners of the middle school and high school categories in the Waldman Arts & Writing Awards. Certificates will be awarded […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Challenge of Passing Gun Safety Legislation

May 10 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Challenge of Passing Gun Safety Legislation

Join State Representative Arvind Venkat, Moms Demand Action local legislative lead Hadley Haas and Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence policy director for a discussion of the challenges of passing […]

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

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Yoga class at Temple Sinai

May 11 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga class at Temple Sinai

Led by a certified yoga teacher, Yoga class at Temple Sinai is welcome to all levels. No experience necessary. 16 and older. $15. Register at templesinaipgh.org.

9:30 am - 10:30 pm

Torah 1

May 11 , 9:30 am - 10:30 pm

Torah 1

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living

May 11 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living

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Online Parashah Study Groups

May 14 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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3 events, 15

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Jewish Text Puzzle

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

The Jewish Text Puzzle

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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Make ‘n’ Eat Monday Nights—A Year of Spices

May 15 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Make ‘n’ Eat Monday Nights—A Year of Spices

Join the Women of Temple Sinai for Make ‘n' Eat Monday Nights—A Year of Spices.Jake Schiller will show how to make BBQ rubs. The instructor will lead students in making […]

6 events, 16

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 16 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

May 16 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

An Evening of Celebration

May 16 , 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

An Evening of Celebration

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach

May 16 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach

UpStreet Pittsbugh presents "Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach," the Annual Alex Seed Memorial Lecture. Both sessions are open to anyone, May 16 is directed to educators – May […]

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Robinson International Short Film Competition

May 16 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Robinson International Short Film Competition

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7 events, 17

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

May 17 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

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9:30 am - 10:30 am

Sacks To Heal A Fractured World

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

Sacks To Heal A Fractured World

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 17 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

May 17 , 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 May Event

May 17 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Squirrel Hill AARP May Event

The Squirrel Hill AARP welcomes Sen. Jay Costa to its May meeting. Chapter nominations and voting for officers will be made from the members for installation at the June annual […]

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Yoga class at Temple Sinai

May 18 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga class at Temple Sinai

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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Holocaust as an Interdisciplinary Tapestry

May 18 , 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Holocaust as an Interdisciplinary Tapestry

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living

May 18 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton Core 1: Rhythms & Purposes of Jewish Living

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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising

May 21 , 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising

Join Classrooms Without Borders for a Talking Memory program marking the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 2 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/talking-memory-program-marking-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-warsaw-ghetto-uprising

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

“Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews”

May 21 , 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

“Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews”

Join Beth Shalom Congregation for "Toward Friendship and Discovery: Conversations Between Christians and Jews" as they read portions of "The Bible With and Without Jesus" together in small interfaith groups. […]

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

CYJ Pittsburgh Summer Kickoff

May 21 , 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

CYJ Pittsburgh Summer Kickoff

Join Camp Young Judaea Midwest for a Summer Kickoff potluck and sweet treats. Registration is required by visiting https://tinyurl.com/summercyj. Please submit your potluck items to https://tinyurl.com/potluckcyj. 5 p.m.

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 21 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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3 events, 22

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Jewish Text Puzzle

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

The Jewish Text Puzzle

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hill’s Women’s Spring Event

May 22 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hill’s Women’s Spring Event

Chabad of the South Hills presents their Women's Spring Event with guest speaker Gwyn Riddle. Riddle will present "A Letter from 1926," one woman's incredible journey. There will also be […]

5 events, 23

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 23 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

May 23 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

Join Temple Sinai for a weekly Talmud class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman. Noon. On site and online. For more information and for the Zoom link, contact Temple Sinai at (412) […]

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pre-Shavuot Seniors Luncheon

May 23 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pre-Shavuot Seniors Luncheon

Chabad of the south Hills presents a pre-Shavuot seniors luncheon and presentation focused on finding gratitude in everyday life by Pathways Wellness Program. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Chabad of […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Taste of Shavuot

May 23 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Taste of Shavuot

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for A Taste of Shabbat, a women's evening of food, fun, and learning, featuring a cheesecake demo. 7 p.m. $15 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/cheesecake

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Parshat/Torah portion class

May 24 , 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

May 24 , 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 - 8:00 pm

National Council of Jewish Women Annual Spring Event

May 24 , 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

National Council of Jewish Women Annual Spring Event

Join the National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section for their annual Spring Event. An evening highlighting the future of reproductive justice in Western Pennsylvania and nationwide. The featured speaker […]

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief

May 24 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief

Chabad of the South Hills presents the new JLI course "Jewpernatural: Signs, spirits and superstition in Jewish belief." The course probes the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, and kabbalah to provide Jewish […]

2 events, 25

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga class at Temple Sinai

May 25 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga class at Temple Sinai

Led by a certified yoga teacher, Yoga class at Temple Sinai is welcome to all levels. No experience necessary. 16 and older. $15. Register at templesinaipgh.org.

4 events, 26

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Shavuot in an Hour

May 26 , 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Shavuot in an Hour

10 commandments, ice cream, special Kids program and more. Free. 5 p.m. Chabad of the South Hills 5 p.m. chabadsh.com

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Shavuot Party

May 26 , 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Shavuot Party

Hear the ten commandments and enjoy a dairy dinner and ice cream party with Chabad of Squirrel Hill at their Shavuot Party. 5 p.m. Free. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tree of Life Young Jewish Community Garden Shabbat Dinner

May 26 , 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tree of Life Young Jewish Community Garden Shabbat Dinner

Join the Tree of Life young Jewish community for a garden Shabbat dinner. Unwind, relax, and make new connections at an outdoor, multi-course, catered Shabbat meal on the second night […]

1 event, 27

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

2 events, 28

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 28 , 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, 29

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

3 events, 30

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 30 , 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 - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

May 30 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Weekly Talmud Class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman

Join Temple Sinai for a weekly Talmud class with Rabbi Daniel Fellman. Noon. On site and online. For more information and for the Zoom link, contact Temple Sinai at (412) […]

4 events, 31

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parshat/Torah portion class

May 31 , 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

May 31 , 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

Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach

May 31 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach

UpStreet Pittsbugh presents "Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach," the Annual Alex Seed Memorial Lecture. Both sessions are open to anyone, May 16 is directed to educators – May […]

4 events, 1

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yoga class at Temple Sinai

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

Yoga class at Temple Sinai

Led by a certified yoga teacher, Yoga class at Temple Sinai is welcome to all levels. No experience necessary. 16 and older. $15. Register at templesinaipgh.org.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

South Hills Men’s Night: Jews Booze and Schmooze

June 1 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

South Hills Men’s Night: Jews Booze and Schmooze

Join Chabad of the South Hills for Jews Booze and Schmooze, a South Hills Men's Night. Address will be emailed after RSVP. 7 p.m. $25. chabadsh.com

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah

June 1 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for a lively discussion on the new book, "Prophetic Voices," with editor Rabbi Barbara AB Symons. The book provides short commentaries from a diverse group of […]

1 event, 2

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

1 event, 3

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

4 events, 4

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

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10/27 Trial
Graphic crime scene and autopsy images will be part of synagogue massacre trial, judge rules

By Torsten Ove
10/27 Trial
Jury finally selected in synagogue massacre trial

By Torsten Ove
AgeWell
AgeWell Pittsburgh credentialed for its care of LGBTQ+ older adults

By Adam Reinherz
Shorts
12th Annual Robinson International Short Film Competition Prizes awarded

By David Rullo
10/27 trial
JCC director of Jewish life recounts Oct. 27, 2018

By David Rullo
Teens
Friendship Circle launches The Beacon, supporting teen mental health

By David Rullo
Comedy
TeenyFest highlights Jewish jokes and Jewish comedians so everyone can laugh

By Adam Reinherz
Education
JCC program attracts teens with textual study — and a stipend

By Adam Reinherz
Politics
PA lawmakers announce Black-Jewish caucus

By Jarrad Saffren
10/27 Trial
Synagogue massacre trial expected to start May 30

By Torsten Ove
Generation next
A new generation of Jewish spiritual leaders take their turn at Pittsburgh’s bimahs

By David Rullo
10/27 trial
Federation’s first director of community security recalls Oct. 27, 2018

By David Rullo
Torah study after dark
Tikkun Leil Shavuot offers a chance for communal learning, and cheesecake

By David Rullo
10/27 Trial
Volunteers, Jewish professionals and mental health providers hailed as synagogue shooting trial enters fourth week

By Adam Reinherz
Allocations
Federation shifts allocations strategy, focusing on community priorities and collaboration

By Adam Reinherz
Politics
Bend the Arc joins with 1Hood Power to support candidate for county executive
10/27 Trial
Government psych experts can examine accused shooter in synagogue massacre trial now, judge rules

By Torsten Ove
Transition
Squirrel Hill’s Steve Irwin named ADL chair for Cleveland region

By David Rullo
U.S./Israel relations
Summer Lee cosponsors bill that would restrict aid to Israel
Transition
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh announces promotions, new hire

By David Rullo

Features

Middle East
Pittsburgh college students gain perspectives on conflict during Middle East trip

By Adam Reinherz
Religion
A digital Jewish library aims to add women’s Torah scholarship to its shelves — by helping them write it

By Jackie Hajdenberg
History
The life and death of a factoid

By Eric Lidji
Books
A new take on old wisdom: Mark Asher Goodman’s ‘Life Lessons from Dead Rabbis’

By Justin Vellucci
Transitions
Longtime educator and Rodef Shalom staple Mimsie Leyton retires

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Lemony pasta with herbs, ricotta and peas

By Jessica Grann
Streaming
‘Fauda’ creators debut Showtime series about Mossad’s killing of master terrorist

By Gabe Friedman
Religion
In its bat mitzvah year, Sefaria executive reflects on the online Jewish library

By Bradley Martin
Fashion
Neurodivergent fashion designer-to-the-stars wears his Jewish identity on his sleeve

By Cathryn J. Prince
Theater
‘Hilarious and heartbreaking’ musical ‘Falsettos’ to open at New Hazlett Theater

By Justin Vellucci
Business
Pittsburgh couple helps consumers shop ‘lean and green’

By Justin Vellucci
Food
Nana’s cheesecake

By Jessica Grann
Peoplehood
Wounded Israeli veterans visit Pittsburgh, explore Israel-Diaspora relations

By Adam Reinherz
Film
Carol Kane is Jason Schwartzman’s bat mitzvah student in new comedy

By Gabe Friedman
Mental Health
‘Weaving psyche, soul and medicine’: Meet the singing psychiatrist

By Justin Vellucci
A fitting tribute
A spectacular treehouse honors the life of ‘gentle giant’ Jonathan Bahm

By Toby Tabachnick
Profile
Getting to know: Zack Block

By Justin Vellucci
10/27 Trial
Protecting children from trauma during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial

By Adam Reinherz
Mental Health
Transformative comedy about depression coming to Pittsburgh

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Chicken with preserved lemon and olives

By Jessica Grann

Opinion

Torah
This year’s Torah

By Rabbi Joe Hample
Opinion
Why this Jew is binge-watching ‘The Chosen’ (and maybe you should too)

By Faydra Shapiro
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
Mr. Biden, define antisemitism
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll results: COVID-19

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
The Gaza Strip and learning to live with insoluble problems

By Jonathan S. Tobin
Opinion
When Israel gave Hamas something worth not fighting for

By Michael Oren
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Security during synagogue shooting trial

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
The US embassy in Jerusalem remains the key to peace in the Middle East

By David M. Friedman
Opinion
A mass shooting in Buffalo brought our Jewish and Black communities together.

By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Entering the wilderness

By Rabbi Doris J. Dyen
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll results: News sources

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Early intervention is key when it comes to autism

By Kelsey Elliott
Torah
Never alone

By Rabbi Mendy Schapiro
Opinion
Building community resiliency

By Maggie Feinstein
Opinion
Judaism does not reject the death penalty

By Rabbi Danny Schiff

National

Fighting antisemitism
Biden plan to combat antisemitism demands reforms of the executive branch and beyond

By Ron Kampeas
Media
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying killing of British Israelis happened in a ‘shootout’

By Ben Sales
Food
An app that aims to prove AI’s value for Orthodox Jews

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
The Florida mom who sought to ban Amanda Gorman’s poem says she’s sorry for promoting the Protocols of the Elders of Zion

By Andrew Lapin
News obituary
Jewish billionaire Sam Zell dies at 81

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Fighting antisemitism
Hundreds of rabbis say Biden’s plan to fight antisemitism should embrace a disputed definition

By Ron Kampeas
U.S./Israel relations
Kevin McCarthy promised to replace Rashida Tlaib’s event with a ‘bipartisan’ pro-Israel discussion. Only Republicans spoke.

By Ron Kampeas
Censorship
Florida rejects Holocaust education textbooks in clampdown on ‘woke’ instruction

By Andrew Lapin
Federal crime
Rep. George Santos, who falsely claimed to be Jewish, arrested on criminal charges

By Ron Kampeas
Transitions
JCPA names Amy Spitalnick, who sued Charlottesville rally organizers, as its CEO

By Ron Kampeas
Theater
‘Parade’ and ‘Leopoldstadt’ each nab 6 Tony nominations

By Andrew Lapin
News obituary
Rabbi Harold Kushner, best-selling author, dies at 88

By Ben Harris and Philissa Cramer
Israel/US relations
Republicans nix two-state solution language in resolution for Israel’s 75th birthday

By Ron Kampeas
News obituary
Harry Belafonte, who popularized ‘Hava Nagila’ in the US, dies at 96

By Lisa Keys
News obituary
Jerry Springer, whose eponymous talk show was known for conflict, dies at 79

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
U.S./Israel relations
US House passes pro-Israel measure 401-19, but Summer Lee votes against

By Jacob Magid
Education
Hebrew school enrollment across US down by nearly half since 2006, report says

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Diaspora relations
Ahead of conference, Jewish federations defend invitation to Benjamin Netanyahu — but sympathize with protesters

By Ron Kampeas
Antisemitism
Man arrested in massive intelligence leak case allegedly railed against Jews online

By Ron Kampeas
Passover
An amended Conservative Jewish Passover policy taps into the booming gluten-free market

By Jackie Hajdenberg

World

Antisemitism
Roger Waters uses Anne Frank’s name at German concerts, prompting calls for punishment from Jewish groups

By Toby Axelrod
Preserving history
The Dominican Republic was a haven for Jews fleeing the Nazis. A museum project could tell that story.

By Dan Fellner
Mideast turmoil
Ceasefire ends Israel-Gaza conflict after five days of fighting

By Ben Sales
Terror in Israel
Rockets fired at Jerusalem area and south, shattering calm amid Gaza truce efforts

By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
Anti-Zionism
Bernie Sanders steps in to help Rep. Tlaib hold anti-Israel event in Capitol

By TOI Staff
Antisemitism
5 killed, including 2 Jewish pilgrims, in shooting attack on Tunisian synagogue

By Ron Kampeas
Mideast turmoil
Israel braces for rocket fire after PIJ terrorist leaders in Gaza killed

By JNS
Terror in Israel
Israel responds to rockets fired from Gaza after death of Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike

By Ron Kampeas
The monarchy
All the Jewish details of King Charles’ coronation

By Deborah Danan and Gabe Friedman
Holocaust
German man who was oldest-ever person tried for Nazi crimes has died at 102

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Politics
Visiting Jerusalem, Ron DeSantis tries out his Jewish stump speech

By Ben Sales
Terror in Israel
Car ramming in Jerusalem wounds 5, 1 seriously; driver shot dead by a civilian

By Ron Kampeas
Diaspora relations
Mayhem at JFNA conference in Israel: Fight over judiciary and immigration

By Ben Sales
Resistance
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising’s 80th anniversary marked by 3 presidents

By Dinah Spritzer
Terror in Israel
Wary amid terror fears, thousands of Jews receive priestly blessing at Western Wall

By Canaan Lidor
Mideast violence
Rocket barrage from Lebanon into northern Israel

By Ron Kampeas
Terror in Israel
Car ramming and shooting on Tel Aviv boardwalk kills 1 and wounds 4

By Ron Kampeas
Mideast violence
IDF: 6 rockets fired from Syria at Golan Heights; military retaliates with strikes

By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
A response to protests
Bnei Brak presents: How to turn a tense anti-overhaul rally into a ‘cholent party’

By Canaan Lidor
Antisemitism
Greece arrests 2 men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish sites in Athens

By Gabe Friedman