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Corey O’Connor defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the May 20 Democrat primary. He spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Laura Cherner during the campaign. (Photo by David Rullo)

Election

Corey O’Connor wins Democratic mayoral primary

By David Rullo

“Your voices and calls for accountable leadership and growth have been heard in this Democratic primary,” O’Connor said.

In a letter to their constituents, Allegheny County Democratic Committee 14th ward, 11th District members Greg Kochanski and Jane Louik write of 'fake accusations of antisemitism' in the Pittsburgh mayoral primary race. (Photo by David Rullo)

ElectionAntisemitism, AIPAC allegations stir controversy

By David Rullo

Tossing hate

Antisemitic flyers distributed in local neighborhoods

By David Rullo

“This kind of hate has no place in our neighborhoods,” said Laura Cherner, director of the Federation’s community relations council.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)

Painting hateJewish woman pleads guilty to antisemitic vandalism at Chabad of Squirrel Hill

By David Rullo

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

By David Rullo

Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)

Opinion

David Nabhan

Sen. John Fetterman must have health concerns — since he supports Israel

Fetterman’s shift toward centrism sparks attacks masked as health worries

Politics‘Squad,’ other House members – including Summer Lee – introduce ‘nakba’ bill in Congress

By JNS

The Rotunda

Music, memories and mission fill B’nai Israel’s former sanctuary

By Adam Reinherz

The goal is establishing a venue that ‘breaks down barriers and brings people from different cultures, different ethnic backgrounds, different political philosophies, together’

Peoplehood

From trauma to tranquility: Israeli delegation finds respite in Pittsburgh

By Adam Reinherz

‘Before I came here, I did not know how much love and care there was from the Jewish people in the world’

Rabbi Yossi Friedman speaks at the Aleph Institute’s annual Second Chance Symposium at Chabad of Squirrel Hill on May 11. (Photo by Abigail Hakas)

A Second Chance

Aleph Institute’s symposium shines a light on Jewish life, worship and struggle in prison

By Abigail Hakas

With 85,000 Jewish people incarcerated nationwide, the Aleph Institute addresses spiritual and social needs through compassion and advocacy.

The only thing sweeter than cheesecake is studying Torah together. (File photo)

Shavuot

Cheesecake, coffee and Jewish learning: It’s time for Tikkun Leil Shavuot

By Adam Reinherz

Push bedtime back on June 1, bedrock of Pittsburgh Jewish life returns

A school hallway. (Credit: Aaron Mello/Pexels)

Antisemitism

ADL report: Families find little support on Jew-hatred at K-12 independent schools

By Jonathan D. Salant

“These independent schools are failing to support Jewish families,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, the nonprofit’s CEO.

A yeshiva school bus drives through Broolyn on Sept. 12, 2022. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

EducationSchool vouchers would expand nationwide under federal proposal

By Asaf Elia-Shalev

Cecilia Culver, a recent graduate of George Washington University, uses her commencement speech to urge her fellow graduates not to donate to the university unless it divests from Israel, May 17, 2025, Washington, D.C. The school banned her from campus as a result of her speech. (Screenshot via X)

Israel at war

George Washington U bans commencement speaker from campus after calling to divest from Israel

By Andrew Lapin

It is the second elite school in as many weeks to discipline a graduating student over a speech about Israel.

Logan Rozos, a New York University student commencement speaker, denounces "atrocities currently happening in Palestine" during his talk, May 14, 2025. NYU revoked his diploma over the speech. (Screenshot via X)

Higher educationNYU withholds diploma over grad’s Gaza speech

By Andrew Lapin

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

EducationCollege decision process prompts pause and questions for students and parents

By Adam Reinherz

Israeli and New York officials are among those who marched in the Israel Day on Fifth parade in Manhattan on May 18, 2025. Credit: Israeli mission to the United Nations.Israeli and New York officials are among those who marched in the Israel Day on Fifth parade in Manhattan on May 18, 2025. (Credit: Israeli mission to the United Nations)

Israel at war

Thousands march in Israel parade in NYC

By JNS Staff

The parade is “a clear expression of the enormous support from all Jewish communities and a very large segment of the American public for our country.” — Israeli consul general

View of downtown Chicago, Ill. (Credit: Daniel Schwen/Wikimedia Commons)

PoliticsChicago City Council appointee who tore down hostage posters steps down amid backlash

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar speaks during a conference in Gaza City on Nov. 4, 2019. (Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Terrorism

Hamas docs: Oct. 7 aimed to block Israel-Saudi peace

By JNS Staff

The terrorist group saw normalization of relations between Jerusalem and Riyadh as an existential threat.

King Abdullah II of Jordan addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s 79th session on Sept. 24, 2024. (Credit: Loey Felipe/U.N. photo)

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By Etgar Lefkovits

Eli Cohen (in the middle) posing as Arab merchant Kamel Amin Thaabet, with his friends from the Syrian army on the Golan Heights overlooking Israel, mid-1960s. (Credit: Syrian military personnel photo via Wikimedia Commons)

History

Mossad retrieves official Syrian Eli Cohen archive

By JNS Staff

The recovered archive includes approximately 2,500 documents, photographs and personal effects — most of which are being revealed to the public for the first time.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Photo by tpsdave, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Motorsports

Israeli-born rookie Robert Shwartzman takes Indy 500 pole

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The 25-year-old became the first rookie in more than 40 years to secure the top starting position at the iconic race.

Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the song "New Day Will Rise," parades during the flag ceremony before the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images via JNS)

Music

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By Steve Linde

“I’ve never felt so victorious in my life,” said the Israeli singer and Nova massacre survivor.

Books

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Sasha Vasilyuk's debut novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," is about a Ukrainian Jewish World War II veteran with a terrible secret. (Bloomsbury)

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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Dor Hadash Religious School Open House

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Dor Hadash Religious School Open House

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20s and 30s Shabbat

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Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

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Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

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2 events, 13

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

May 13 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pre-Shavuot Torah and Tea

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

Pre-Shavuot Torah and Tea

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

May 14 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Seniors Lunch

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

Seniors Lunch

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

JFCS Annual Meeting

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

JFCS Annual Meeting

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1 event, 15

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Unity Challah Bake

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

Unity Challah Bake

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Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

May 16 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

May 17 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

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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

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1 event, 19

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

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Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

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1 event, 20

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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Monday Talmud Study

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2 events, 21

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

May 21 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

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Sip and Paint Night

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

Sip and Paint Night

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

May 23 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

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1 event, 24

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

May 24 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

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1 event, 25

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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Online Parashah Study Groups

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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

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2 events, 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 […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Live meditation with sound bath

May 27 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Live meditation with sound bath

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1 event, 30

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

May 30 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

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Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

May 31 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Counting the Omer Yoga at Beth Shalom

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Food
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By Andrew Lapin
Politics
‘Squad,’ other House members – including Summer Lee – introduce ‘nakba’ bill in Congress

By JNS
Antisemitism
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
Former leaders of large Jewish groups call on them to speak out against ‘stunning assault on democratic norms’

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

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
George Washington U bans SJP one year for hosting ‘unapproved events’

By JNS

World

Terrorism
Jordanian textbooks justify Hamas Oct. 7 massacre

By Etgar Lefkovits
Terrorism
Hamas docs: Oct. 7 aimed to block Israel-Saudi peace

By JNS Staff
History
Mossad retrieves official Syrian Eli Cohen archive

By JNS Staff
Music
Israel’s Yuval Raphael takes second place in Eurovision

By Steve Linde
Israel at War
11 experts on what might end the Gaza war

By Ben Sales
Terrorism
Israeli woman en route to deliver her baby is killed in terror attack

By Ben Sales
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

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

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

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

By Ben Sales
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’

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

By Ben Sales
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