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Julie Paris is one member of the Pittsburgh Jewish community who posted online about anti-Zionist, anti-Hindu messages painted on CMU's Fence. (Screenshot by David Rullo)

Advancing hate

CMU graduation marred by anti-Zionist, anti-Hindu messaging on the Fence

By David Rullo

New message conflates Nazism, Zionism and Hinduism

Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)

Opinion

Rep. Dan Frankel

From grudges to grit: Why I’m backing Corey O’Connor for mayor

I’m proud to support Corey O’Connor to be our next mayor

At a June 4 press conference, Mayor Ed Gainey discussed his conversation with a group of protestors trespassing at the University of Pittsburgh. His former communications director, Maria Montano stands in the background. (Photo by David Rullo)

Opinion

Nancy Bernstein

Re-elect Mayor Ed Gainey

Join me in voting to re-elect Mayor Ed Gainey on May 20, 2025

The first image released from Gaza of Edan Alexander, who was released from Hamas captivity on May 12, 2025. (Screenshot)

Israel at War

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Israel

By Ben Sales

For the first time in more than a year and a half, there are no living Americans who are still held hostage in Gaza.

Jewish men offer morning prayers in Tenafly, New Jersey, while awaiting the release in Israel of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity. (Photo by Danielle Elkins)

Israel at WarIn Tenafly, NJ, a crowd celebrates the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity

By Philissa Cramer

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025. (Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)

Israel at War

Trump pushes Syria to establish ties with Israel, praises its leader

By Ben Sales

He also called “for a future of safety and dignity of the Palestinian people, but that cannot happen as long as Gaza’s leaders take delight in raping, torturing and murdering innocent people,”

With college decisions feeling weightier than ever, professionals recommend listening, learning and talking as a family. (Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels)

Education

College decision process prompts pause and questions for students and parents

By Adam Reinherz

‘You can’t control everything. You have to really help them and make sure that they feel protected — because in a way, that’s what we’ve always been doing’

A collaboration integrating Cyberbee’s visual localization technology and Hellbender’s stereo camera system brings Pittsburgh and Israel closer. (Photo courtesy of Hagay Klein)

Tech Connect

Tech partnership brings Pittsburgh and Israel a bit closer

By Adam Reinherz

With help from 412×972, Pittsburgh-based robotics innovator Hellbender and Israeli startup Cyberbee create a ‘marriage of products’

Volunteers prepare food in Our Giving Kitchen's new space (Photo courtesy of Our Giving Kitchen)

Growing need

Our Giving Kitchen expands as it works to address food insecurity

By Deborah Weisberg

The nonprofit kitchen can accommodate more than 50 volunteers and generate over 300 kosher meals a week.

Becki Toth and Allan Snyder are part of Front Porch Theatrical’s production of “Baby” May 16-25 at the New Hazlett Theater. (Photo by Deana Muro)

Musicals that matter

Front Porch Theatricals opens 2025 season

By David Rullo

‘Baby’ and ‘Sundays in the Park with George’ on tap

President Donald J. Trump speaks to reporters upon arriving at the White House from Bedminster, New Jersey, in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2025. (Andrew Thomas / Middle East Images / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Photos)

Antisemitism

Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds

By Grace Gilson

The poll also found that only a fraction of American Jewish voters believe Trump’s campus crackdown reduced antisemitism.

The ad that ran in the New York Times Thursday displaying the letter signed by 36 former Jewish organization leaders. (Jewish Leaders for Democracy)

PoliticsFormer leaders of large Jewish groups call on them to speak out against ‘stunning assault on democratic norms’

By Grace Gilson

Like many American Jews, Pope Leo XIV is a big fan of baseball. The outfield video board displays a congratulatory message for him at the Chicago White Sox's Rate Field on May 9, 2025. (Abigail Dean/Getty Images)

Catholic-Jewish Relations

Ethan Schwartz

We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews. But he could be just the pope for us.

A Jewish professor at a Catholic university makes the case for optimism.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the world following his election. (Getty Images)

CatholicsLeo XIV, first American pope, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations

By Ben Sales

Senator John Fetterman briefs reporters at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. (Photo by Alex Traiman/JNS)

Politics

Jonathan S. Tobin

John Fetterman’s health and how to read the mainstream media

The senator’s post-stroke support of Israel infuriated left-wing staffers and the press, which went from covering up his disability to claiming that he was unfit for office.

Opinion

Daniel Friedman

The ‘what about Sudan?’ trap

When you compare Gaza to Sudan, you’re not just slandering Israel. You’re flattening the moral universe.

Leonard Bernstein conducting a rehearsal in one of the "barns" at Tanglewood Music Center in Western Massachusetts. (BSO Press Office)

Ideas

The 20th century was very good for these Jewish icons. Is the Golden Age really over?

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer and Leonard Bernstein are the “unruly” subjects of David Denby’s ‘Eminent Jews.’

Torah

Cantor Barbara Barnett

Counting up through the omer

Leviticus 21:1 – 24:3

Poll

Chronicle poll question

Have you become concerned about the Trump-Netanyahu relationship?

PollChronicle poll results: Safety

By Adam Reinherz

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick

“My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Family’s Past,” by Ariel Sabar.

Aaron Koller teaches at Cambridge University during the 2022-23 school year. (Photo courtesy Shira Hecht-Koller)

Education

For the first time since Henry VIII created the role, a Jew will helm Hebrew studies at Cambridge

By Shira Li Bartov

Yeshiva University’s Aaron Koller will be the first Jewish Regius Professor of Hebrew.

Food

Savoring stories: Chopped liver

By Suzan Hauptman

Do you have a tried-and-true dish that comes with an interesting origin story? If so, we want to hear from you!

Savoring stories: Tjuv poikar

By Rachel Fauber

Poached salmon with dilled cucumber salad

By Jessica Grann

Calling all chefs!

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Community Zumba for Reclaiming Your Inner Power

April 28 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community Zumba for Reclaiming Your Inner Power

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Community Zumba for Reclaiming Your Inner Power. Use motion to connect with each other, release stress and tension, and exercise your agency and body. […]

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

April 28 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

1 event, 29

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

April 29 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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1 event, 30

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 30 , 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.

0 events, 1

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1 event, 3

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

May 3 , 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 […]

1 event, 4

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 4 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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1 event, 5

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

May 5 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

1 event, 6

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 6 , 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, 7

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 7 , 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.

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dor Hadash Religious School Open House

May 7 , 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dor Hadash Religious School Open House

Congregation Dor Hadash invites you to an open house to visit their religious school. They are currently enrolling new students for the 2025-26 school year. Their part time religious school […]

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

20s and 30s Shabbat

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

20s and 30s Shabbat

Join Rodef Shalom’s Cantor Toby Glaser for a 20s and 30s Kabbalat Shabbat. Get to know other young Jewish professionals and close out the week with apps, wine, and great […]

0 events, 10

1 event, 11

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 11 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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1 event, 12

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

May 12 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

2 events, 13

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 13 , 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 […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pre-Shavuot Torah and Tea

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

Pre-Shavuot Torah and Tea

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Pre-Shavuot Torah and Tea. Explore the "soul" of Shavuot and the meaningful lessons it offers in our lives today. 7 p.m. Email caltein@chabadpgh.com for […]

3 events, 14

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 14 , 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.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Seniors Lunch

May 14 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Seniors Lunch

Join Chabad of the South Hills for a Seniors Lunch, including the presentation "Adapting Homes to Seniors Challenging Needs," by Comfort Keepers. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 1701 McFarland Road. […]

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

JFCS Annual Meeting

May 14 , 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

JFCS Annual Meeting

Join JFCS for their Annual Meeting, Past, Present, Future: The Profound Impact of Community Support, as they celebrate their last year of successes and achievements while looking toward the future. […]

1 event, 15

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Unity Challah Bake

May 15 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Unity Challah Bake

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents Unity Challah Bake, a challah-making workshop for men and women. Make a beautiful and delicious heart-shaped challah and enjoy a buffet of assorted challah and […]

0 events, 16

0 events, 17

1 event, 18

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 18 , 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, 19

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

May 19 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

1 event, 20

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 20 , 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, 21

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 21 , 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

May 21 , 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, 22

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Sip and Paint Night

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

Sip and Paint Night

Join Chabad of the Squirrel Hill for Sip and Paint Night. Enjoy Israeli wine, desserts, and good company while creating a beautiful painting of Jerusalem. 7 p.m. $25. 1700 Beechwood […]

0 events, 23

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 25 , 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, 26

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

May 26 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

1 event, 27

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 27 , 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, 28

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 28 , 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

Chabad of South Hills’ Women’s Spring Event

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

Chabad of South Hills’ Women’s Spring Event

Join Chabad of South Hills for their Women's Spring Event, Celebrating Our Jewish Homeland. An inspiring evening of celebrating beauty, strength, and resilience of our Jewish homeland with guest speaker […]

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Johnstown Jews in the medical arts

May 28 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Johnstown Jews in the medical arts

Please join Beth Sholom Congregation as they acknowledge those members of the Jewish community within the medical arts who have served Greater Johnstown throughout its history. Barry Rudel will give […]

1 event, 29

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Garden Party with Doug Levine & Cantor Toby Glaser

May 29 , 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Garden Party with Doug Levine & Cantor Toby Glaser

Rendezvous in Rodef Shalom’s Biblical Botanical Garden with drinks and hors d’ouvres for a free live performance with Doug Levine and Cantor Toby Glaser. 6:30 p.m. 4905 Fifth Ave. rodefshalom.org/garden

0 events, 30

0 events, 31

2 events, 1

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

June 1 , 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 […]

10:00 pm

June 1 , 10:00 pm

Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for the annual Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Enjoy a night of Jewish learning with well known Jewish rabbis and thinkers. Cheesecake and coffee served. […]

April 28

April 28 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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May 3

May 3 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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May 9

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

20s and 30s Shabbat

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May 11

May 11 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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There are no events on this day.

May 18

May 18 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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May 25

May 25 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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June 1

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Musicals that matter
Front Porch Theatricals opens 2025 season

By David Rullo
Advancing hate
CMU graduation marred by anti-Zionist, anti-Hindu messaging on the Fence

By David Rullo
Growing need
Our Giving Kitchen expands as it works to address food insecurity

By Deborah Weisberg
Recognition
Chronicle to receive 4 Simon Rockower Awards
Fomenting hate
Hamas sympathizer Mohamad Hamad denied bail

By David Rullo
Books
Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick
Terrorism
Pittsburgh man who claimed ties to Hamas held without bail pending trial

By Toby Tabachnick
Literacy
Pittsburgh Jewish Library opens, seeks expansion

By Adam Reinherz
Renovation
Chabad of Squirrel Hill nears completion on $2M remodel

By Adam Reinherz
Oct. 7 aftermath
Synagogue shooting survivors share how global support restored faith in humanity

By Toby Tabachnick
Measuring hate
Pennsylvania antisemitic incidents reach new high, according to ADL

By David Rullo
Breaking down walls
E. J. Strassburger’s legacy of leadership takes center stage at Branch fundraiser

By Deborah Weisberg
Antisemitism
Pittsburgh residents charged with conspiracy, possession of destructive devices

By David Rullo
Antisemitism
Pittsburgh trio lied to US Air Force, conspired to attack synagogue, per new federal indictment

By JNS
Sports
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By Adam Reinherz
Transition
Longtime principal of Hillel Academy resigns

By David Rullo
Decoupling and delisting
Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh, Chabad of Western Pennsylvania split

By David Rullo
Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Pittsburghers asked to celebrate Israel’s independence ‘now more than ever’

By Adam Reinherz
On stage
Jewish actor Nick Berke returns to Pittsburgh with ‘Come From Away’

By David Rullo
Goodbye Shabbat weekend
Temple B’nai Israel readies for final Shabbat weekend

By David Rullo

Features

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College decision process prompts pause and questions for students and parents

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Tech Connect
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Pittsburgh Weather
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Theater
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By Emma Riva
Education
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By Adam Reinherz
Living history
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Food
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By Suzan Hauptman
Food
Poached salmon with dilled cucumber salad

By Jessica Grann
Israel at War
Oct. 7 hero shares harrowing firsthand account with Pittsburgh audience

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Savoring stories: Tjuv poikar

By Rachel Fauber
Food
Savoring stories: Tzimmes chicken

By Charles Zvirman
Holocaust
104-year-old Warsaw Ghetto survivor in Australia gives vivid testimony of uprising

By Nomi Kaltmann
Food
Potato leek soup

By Jessica Grann
History
The name game

By Eric Lidji
Passover
Passover advice from Pittsburgh’s spiritual leaders: Be intentional and thoughtful

By Adam Reinherz
Holiday history
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By Tim Miller
Streaming
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By Grace Gilson
All about wine
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By Uriel Marcovitz
Food
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Passover
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By Andrew Silow-Carroll

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By Adam Reinherz
Opinion
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Opinion
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By Rep. Dan Frankel
Torah
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By Cantor Barbara Barnett
Catholic-Jewish Relations
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By Ethan Schwartz
Politics
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By Jonathan S. Tobin
Opinion
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By Laura “Lori” Fein
Opinion
Chronicle shut out as questions mount about Gainey ally
Torah
See something, do something

By Rabbi Mendel Rosenblum
Poll
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By Toby Tabachnick
Senior living
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Senior living
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By Rabbi Dovid Small
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Opinion
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By Christopher Lessler
Opinion
Trump’s hasty approach to an Iran deal could be a big problem for Israel

By Alex Lederman
Opinion
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Torah
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Poll
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National

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Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds

By Grace Gilson
Israel at War
Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel at War
In Tenafly, NJ, a crowd celebrates the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity

By Philissa Cramer
Israel-U.S. Relations
Huckabee denies rift between Netanyahu and Trump as US actions in Middle East appear to leave out Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel-U.S. Relations
‘Honey, he’s had enough of you’: Trump’s Middle East moves increasingly appear to sideline Israel

By Ben Sales
Ideas
The 20th century was very good for these Jewish icons. Is the Golden Age really over?

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Politics
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By Grace Gilson
Pulitzer Prize
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By Philissa Cramer
News obituary
Sholom Lipskar, influential Chabad rabbi who reshaped Florida community, dies at 78

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
Dave Portnoy rescinds Auschwitz invitation for student involved in ‘F— the Jews’ incident at his bar

By Andrew Lapin
Antisemitism
Barstool Sports founder plans to send patrons with hate signs to Auschwitz

By JNS
Higher education
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By JNS
Streaming
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By Izzy Salant
Antisemitism
Jordanian national sentenced to 6 years for targeting businesses he believed supported Israel

By Andrew Lapin
Due process
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By Grace Gilson
Politics
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By Grace Gilson
Higher education
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By Andrew Lapin
Politics
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By Grace Gilson
Marketing controversy
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By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Antisemitism
Red paint coats Dartmouth building in pro-Palestinian protest

By Grace Gilson

World

Israel at War
Trump pushes Syria to establish ties with Israel, praises its leader

By Ben Sales
Education
For the first time since Henry VIII created the role, a Jew will helm Hebrew studies at Cambridge

By Shira Li Bartov
Israel at War
Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel at War
In Tenafly, NJ, a crowd celebrates the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity

By Philissa Cramer
Israel-U.S. Relations
Huckabee denies rift between Netanyahu and Trump as US actions in Middle East appear to leave out Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel-U.S. Relations
‘Honey, he’s had enough of you’: Trump’s Middle East moves increasingly appear to sideline Israel

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Israel at War
Hamas and Trump say Edan Alexander to be freed from Gaza after US negotiates release

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Pulitzer Prize
Freed hostage Emily Damari to Pulitzer board: Mosab Abu Toha is ‘the modern-day equivalent of a Holocaust denier’

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Catholics
Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations

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Israel at war
Almost half of Gaza Palestinians willing to ask Israel to help them leave — poll

By ToI Staff
Israel at war
Trump says only 21 hostages remain alive in Gaza: ‘3 have died’

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Foreign relations
US reaches truce with Houthis hours after Israel bombs their airport in Yemen

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Antisemitism
Israeli government report accuses West of bolstering antisemitism by criticizing Israel

By Zev Stub
Israel at war
Israel strikes Houthi port in Yemen after attack on Ben Gurion Airport

By JNS
Israel at war
Israel adopts plan to conquer and occupy Gaza

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Israel at War
Houthi missile hits Ben-Gurion Airport

By Joshua Marks
Israel at war
Our prayers remain with hostages, King Charles says in letter to Herzog

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Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Israel celebrates 77th Independence Day in shadow of wildfires

By JNS Staff
News obituary
Israel’s oldest Holocaust survivor dead at 109 on Yom Hashoah

By JNS Staff
Yom HaShoah
Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day under shadow of ongoing Gaza hostage crisis

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