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February 18, 2025

Right Now

Hostages’ family members marching to the Knesset on Jerusalem‘s Azza Street, February 17, 2025. (Jessica Steinberg/The Times of Israel)

Israel at war

Hostages’ families mark 500th day of captivity with fast, rallies across Israel

By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff

Activists block roads, march to Knesset, call for 500-minute fast to mark days since hostages’ abduction; ‘They’ve already been fasting for 500 days,’ says relative

Hamas terrorists hand over three male Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Jerusalem and the Islamist group, in Deir al-Balah, the Gaza Strip, on Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Ali Hassan/Flash90 via JNS)

Israel at warHamas expected to return bodies of several hostages on Thursday

Left to right: freed hostage Sasha Troufanov, center, embraces his mother Yelena, left, and his girlfriend Sapir Cohen in an Israeli Air Force helicopter on the way from the Gaza border area to Sheba-Tel Hashomer Medical Center near Tel Aviv, February 15, 2025. (IDF); Newly-released hostage Iair Horn (center) reunites with relatives at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. (Ma'ayon Toaf / GPO); Freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen seen with his wife Avital aboard an IDF helicopter. (IDF)

Israel at warHours after release, freed hostages talk of Hamas torture, psychological torment

By ToI Staff

Recently released hostage Keith Siegel thanks US President Donald Trump for his involvement in the hostage release and ceasefire deal, and pleads with the president to ensure all are released, in a video message published on February 14, 2025. (Screenshot)

Israel at warKeith Siegel urges Trump to ensure all hostages freed

Joel Roteman (Photo courtesy of the Rauh Jewish Archives)

News obituary

Former Chronicle editor Joel Roteman dies at 87

By Deborah Weisberg

A “quintessential Pittsburgher” and a “quintessential newsman”

Sharaka speakers address attendees at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School. (Photo courtesy of Sharaka)

Working toward peace

Sharaka delegation practices partnership in pursuit of replication

By Adam Reinherz

‘There’s a lot we do agree on. And when we need to, let’s come together. Let’s roll up our sleeves and let’s find a way to get things done’

Tree of Life building rendering with new memorial, the path in front of the building with stone markers. (Photo copyright Studio Libeskind)

Fighting antisemitism

Antisemitism experts to shape Tree of Life’s museum and educational programs

Amy Spitalnick of the JCPA and Holocaust expert Daniel Greene join advisory council

Nov. 15, 2023. protest with Jewish Voice for Peace and If Not Now on Hollywood Boulevard (Marcywinograd, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Anti-ZionismMost American Jews do not support anti-Zionism, new poll reveals

By Vita Fellig

Demonstrators in support of Israel gather to denounce antisemitism and call for the release of Israeli hostages, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on November 14, 2023. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)

Antisemitism56% of American Jews changed behavior in past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds

By Asaf Elia-Shalev

Antisemitic statements are both chanted and hung outside of an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning. The encampment was the work of groups like Students for Justice in Palestine. (Photo by David Rullo)

Higher Education

Pitt considers sanctioning Students for Justice in Palestine

By David Rullo

December event was catalyst for university’s response

Members of the Aponte Ortiz family gather after arriving in Pittsburgh. JFCS is continuing to work with refugees and immigrants like the Aponte Ortiz family, despite a federal stop work order. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)

Keeping a promise

JFCS pledges to keeping working for Pittsburgh’s refugee and immigrant community

By David Rullo

Some of JFCS’ clients were in the country for less than two weeks when the agency received the government’s stop work order.

Activists hold a banner during a pro-refugee demonstration organized by HIAS outside the U.S. Capitol, Sept. 14, 2017. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

PoliticsHIAS sues Donald Trump over refugee freeze

By Ben Sales

Actors from “I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise” rehearse the Holocaust-themed play, which will be stages beginning Feb. 28 at the New Hazlett Theater. (Photo courtesy of Prime Stage Theatre)

Theater with a meaning

Prime Stage Theatre presents ‘I Never Saw Another Butterly and The Terezin Promise’

By David Rullo

Holocaust play is part of company’s enGAGE anti-genocide education program

Roy Horovitz

Israeli theater master Roy Horovitz brings drama and humor to Pittsburgh

By Adam Reinherz

The 33 hostages returned in phase one of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Row 1 (L-R): Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Arbel Yehud, Doron Steinbrecher, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Shiri Bibas; Row 2: Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Danielle Gilboa, Naama Levy, Ohad Ben-Ami, Gadi Moshe Moses; Row 3: Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon, Eli Sharabi, Itzik Elgarat, Shlomo Mansour, Ohad Yahalomi, Oded Lifshitz; Row 4: Tsahi Idan, Hisham al-Sayed, Yarden Bibas, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Yair Horn, Omer Wenkert, Sasha Trufanov; Row 5: Eliya Cohen, Or Levy, Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham, Omer Shem-Tov (all photos courtesy)

Opinion

Fiamma Nirenstein

From Auschwitz to Gaza: The unfolding horror and its implications

For Israel, the urgency to eliminate Hamas has only intensified.

OpinionMy Jewish family was forced out of our homeland. We must not let Gazans suffer the same fate.

By Hen Mazzig

OpinionLetters to the editor

TorahOne people, with one heart

By Rabbi Levi Langer

Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for Palestinian rights, briefs reporters at U.N. Headquarters, Oct. 30, 2024. (Credit: Mark Garten/U.N. Photo)

Antisemitism

UN official employs word salads in defending anti-Jewish, anti-Israel vitriol

By Mike Wagenheim

Challenged by a Norwegian journalist, Francesca Albanese says “you can make up your own definition” of antisemitism.

The New York Times building in New York City, May 13, 2019. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel, File)

Israel at warNY Times downplays Israeli post-Oct. 7 losses, Hamas role in war, data study says

By Luke Tress

Hebrew Pentateuch (from 900-1188) written in typical Hebrew oriental book hand. (Stock image)

Politics

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

By Andrew Lapin

The senator’s attack on the National Science Foundation included seven grants intended to boost US-Israeli research partnerships.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong - JULY 31: A smart phone with the icons for the Google Calendar app is seen on the screen in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, on July 31, 2018. (Photo by S3studio/Getty Images)

CultureGoogle Calendar no longer shows Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month

By Ben Sales

Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh speak with an Israeli online from their workplace in Sydney, February 2025. (Credit: Courtesy of Max Veifer, via JNS)

Antisemitism

Aussie medical staff suspended for anti-Israel hate speech

By Canaan Lidor

“Israeli dog[s] came to this hospital and I send them to [hell],” one professional was recorded saying in a video chat.

Ohio Sen. and Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance attends the third day of Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, July 17, 2024. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Foreign relations

JD Vance tells German leaders to abandon their ‘firewall’ against the far right

By Ben Sales

Vance’s speech came after he visited Dachau, a Nazi concentration camp, and just before Germany’s national elections.

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick

“10/7: 100 Human Stories,” by Lee Yaron

In "10/7," journalist Lee Yaron profiles victims of the Oct. 7 massacre from a wide range of communities. (Uri Bareket; St. Martin's Press)

BooksLee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

Poll

Chronicle poll question

Who should control Gaza after the war?

PollChronicle poll results: Discontinuing DEI

By Toby Tabachnick

Food

Flanken with peas

By Jessica Grann

Pure comfort food — and affordable

Poor man’s tuna niçoise salad

By Jessica Grann

Italian meatball subs

By Jessica Grann

Olive and feta phyllo spirals

By Jessica Grann

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“The City Without Jews” screening

January 27 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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Torah Studio

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Torah Studio

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3 events, 2

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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Unlimited Sound Concert

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8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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Online Parashah Study Groups

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1 event, 3

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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Day in the Heights for Women

February 4 , 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Day in the Heights for Women

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9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

February 4 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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3 events, 5

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

February 5 , 7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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Savor: A Sephardic Music and Food Experience

February 7 , 8:00 am - February 8 , 5:00 pm

Savor: A Sephardic Music and Food Experience

The Rotunda Collaborative invites you to attend Savor: A Sephardic Music and Food Experience, with chef Susan Barocas and musician/author Sarah Aroeste of Savor. Engage in a weekend of food, […]

3 events, 8

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2025-02-07

Savor: A Sephardic Music and Food Experience

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Clues and Schmooze

February 8 , 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Clues and Schmooze

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2 events, 9

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

February 9 , 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, 10

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 11

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

February 11 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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4 events, 12

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Squirrel Hill Lunch Bunch

February 12 , 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Squirrel Hill Lunch Bunch

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

February 12 , 7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

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2 events, 13

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Tu B’Shvat Focaccia Garden

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Tu B’Shvat Focaccia Garden

Explore the Torah's 7 stages of growth while creating gorgeous focaccia garden bread with Chabad of the South Hill's Tu B'Shvat Focaccia Garden. 7:30 p.m. $18 1700 Bower Hill Road. […]

2 events, 14

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kids Do Shabbat

February 14 , 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kids Do Shabbat

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1 event, 15

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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February 16 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Building a Resilient Community for Children & Adolescents

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chocolate Tu B’Shevat Seder

February 16 , 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chocolate Tu B’Shevat Seder

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We Never Heard from Them Again: Researching Relatives Who Died in the Holocaust

February 16 , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We Never Heard from Them Again: Researching Relatives Who Died in the Holocaust

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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

February 16 , 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

February 16 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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1 event, 17

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 18

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

February 18 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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4 events, 19

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

February 19 , 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

February 19 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

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7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

February 19 , 7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

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1 event, 20

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 21

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

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20s & 30s Shabbat

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1 event, 22

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

2 events, 23

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

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Online Parashah Study Groups

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3 events, 24

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust

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Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust

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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Two Short Plays

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

Two Short Plays

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3 events, 25

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

February 25 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Torah and Tea

February 25 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Torah and Tea

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4 events, 26

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

February 26 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Chabad of the South Hills seniors’ lunch

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

Chabad of the South Hills seniors’ lunch

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7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

February 26 , 7:30 pm

Decoding the Talmud

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1 event, 27

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

3 events, 28

2025-01-02

ZOA Scholarship to Israel Program

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Community Shabbat Dinner

February 28 , 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Community Shabbat Dinner

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Look to the Light concert

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

Look to the Light concert

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1 event, 1

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

JCC Big Night 2025 Olympics

March 1 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

JCC Big Night 2025 Olympics

Big Night is the JCC’s largest annual fundraiser, celebrating community and supporting vital programs. This year’s Big Night Olympics promises games, music, global cuisine, and more—all for a great cause. […]

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Local

Theater with a meaning
Prime Stage Theatre presents ‘I Never Saw Another Butterly and The Terezin Promise’

By David Rullo
News obituary
Former Chronicle editor Joel Roteman dies at 87

By Deborah Weisberg
Working toward peace
Sharaka delegation practices partnership in pursuit of replication

By Adam Reinherz
Higher Education
Pitt considers sanctioning Students for Justice in Palestine

By David Rullo
Fighting antisemitism
Antisemitism experts to shape Tree of Life’s museum and educational programs
Inclusion
With inclusion in mind, JCC creates ‘The Cove’

By Adam Reinherz
Keeping a promise
JFCS pledges to keeping working for Pittsburgh’s refugee and immigrant community

By David Rullo
Leadership
Pittsburghers join immersive Jewish weekend at Chabad Young Professionals Summit

By Deborah Weisberg
History
Tale of Jewish war brides explored at Pitt

By Adam Reinherz
Politics
Mayor Gainey signs one anti-BDS referendum question

By David Rullo
Higher learning
Inside Israel offers fresh approach to educating students on Israel and international affairs

By Adam Reinherz
Dueling referendums
City Council passes anti-BDS legislation

By David Rullo
Anti-Zionism
More suspects charged for violent behavior during Pitt encampment last spring

By Toby Tabachnick
Advocating for Israel
Urban war expert John Spencer brings pro-Israel message to Pittsburgh

By David Rullo
A look back
Federation’s community security director provides annual security assessment

By David Rullo
Book Talk
Rabbi Shai Held visiting Pittsburgh to promote new understanding of love

By Adam Reinherz
Political chess
Pittsburgh City Council advances legislation to stop proposed anti-Israel referendum

By David Rullo
Bridging communities
Rekindle Fellowship looks to reconnect Jewish and Black communities

By David Rullo
Savor the weekend
Sephardic traditions take center stage with culinary and musical weekend

By Adam Reinherz
Political chess
City Council introduces legislation to blunt Not On Our Dime’s BDS referendum

By David Rullo

Features

Education
Walls be gone: Jewish day school educators use Shabbatons for meaningful instruction

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Flanken with peas

By Jessica Grann
Roy Horovitz
Israeli theater master Roy Horovitz brings drama and humor to Pittsburgh

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Poor man’s tuna niçoise salad

By Jessica Grann
Books
Author John Irving’s new novel, ‘Queen Esther,’ deals with Israel and antisemitism

By Philissa Cramer
Conversion
Conversion post-Oct. 7: Quest for answers in sea of questions

By Adam Reinherz
Inclusion
Sensory-friendly concert series celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month

By Abigail Hakas
Food
Italian meatball subs

By Jessica Grann
Film
In ‘Midas Man,’ a new biopic of Jewish Beatles manager Brian Epstein, a synagogue sets the scene
All about wine
How to taste wine like a sommelier: Kosher edition

By Uriel Marcovitz
Getting to know
Getting to know: Libby Cohen

By Adam Reinherz
Film
Jewish postwar epic ‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, with ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind

By Andrew Lapin
Art for a cause
Burton Morris unveils heart-themed art to aid LA’s fire recovery efforts

By Deborah Weisberg
Food
Olive and feta phyllo spirals

By Jessica Grann
Profile
A costumed chorist: The unofficial organizer of the JCC choir

By Abigail Hakas
Sports
Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world’

By Jacob Gurvis
Senior living
Connecting the generations through crochet, conversation and community

By Patricia Embree
Senior living
25 important documents for the future

By Jeffrey Weinberg
Senior living
Mindful activities for dementia patients

By Mary Anne Foley
Books
Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

Opinion

Opinion
Netanyahu and Abdullah are living in Trump’s world now. Is Hamas?

By David Horovitz
Opinion
From Auschwitz to Gaza: The unfolding horror and its implications

By Fiamma Nirenstein
Opinion
My Jewish family was forced out of our homeland. We must not let Gazans suffer the same fate.

By Hen Mazzig
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
One people, with one heart

By Rabbi Levi Langer
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Discontinuing DEI

By Toby Tabachnick
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Camp 2025
The lifelong skills of a camp counselor

By Nici Mahen
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Mass deportations

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Pittsburgh must not be a pawn for ideological extremists

By Jeremy Kazzaz
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
Don’t tell me about war

By Debby Titlebaum Neuman
Torah
The doorway of vulnerabililty

By Rabbi Kara Tav
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Alexandra (Alex) Lily Kutz-Flamenbaum Bat Mitzvah
Opinion
Reflections on a complicated society

By Rachel Firestone
Opinion
Approaching never again, again

By Sarah Kendis
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Unredeemed

By Rabbi Daniel Yolkut
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Cease-fire/hostage deal

By Toby Tabachnick

National

Foreign relations
JD Vance tells German leaders to abandon their ‘firewall’ against the far right

By Ben Sales
Anti-Zionism
Most American Jews do not support anti-Zionism, new poll reveals

By Vita Fellig
Politics
A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

By Andrew Lapin
Culture
In AI video, Jewish celebrities from Scarlett Johansson to Adam Sandler give Kanye the middle finger

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
56% of American Jews changed behavior in past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Culture
Google Calendar no longer shows Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month

By Ben Sales
Politics
HIAS sues Donald Trump over refugee freeze

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
NY Times downplays Israeli post-Oct. 7 losses, Hamas role in war, data study says

By Luke Tress
Unwelcome activist
Super Bowl halftime show performer waves ‘Gaza’ flag

By JNS Staff
Antisemitism
Kanye West quits X after antisemitic rant

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
Kanye embarks on a new antisemitic spree on X

By Philissa Cramer
Politics
Trump remarks on Gaza not cause for Democrat freakout, Fetterman says

By Menachem Wecker
Fighting antisemitism
Federal health department to investigate medical schools over pro-Palestinian graduation protests

By Andrew Lapin
Reshaping the Middle East
‘Unfathomably horrific’ to ‘major step towards a real peace’: US Jewish groups respond to Trump’s Gaza comments

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
Trump picks lawyer and Fox contributor Leo Terrell to lead antisemitism task force

By Andrew Lapin
Higher education
One point of consistency amid Trump’s rapid changes: a drumbeat of campus antisemitism investigations

By Andrew Lapin
News obituary
Marion Wiesel dies at 94

By JNS Staff
Flight tragedy
Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was Jewish youth group alum

By Ben Sales
Fighting antisemitism
US policy is to ‘combat antisemitism vigorously,’ per new Trump order

By JNS Staff
Politics
Senate Dems block bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court

By Andrew Bernard

World

Antisemitism
UN official employs word salads in defending anti-Jewish, anti-Israel vitriol

By Mike Wagenheim
Israel at war
Hamas expected to return bodies of several hostages on Thursday
Israel at war
Hostages’ families mark 500th day of captivity with fast, rallies across Israel

By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff
Israel at war
Hours after release, freed hostages talk of Hamas torture, psychological torment

By ToI Staff
Israel at war
Keith Siegel urges Trump to ensure all hostages freed
Israel at war
Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Trufanov, Yair Horn set for release from Gaza

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Hamas says it’ll free hostages as planned; PM’s office implies gaps remain on deal

By Charlie Summers, Lazar Berman and Agencies
Israel at war
IDF bolsters forces at Gaza border in case ceasefire collapses

By JNS
Antisemitism
Aussie medical staff suspended for anti-Israel hate speech

By Canaan Lidor
Israel at war
Netanyahu: ‘If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end’

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Shlomo Mantzur, oldest hostage in Gaza, was killed on Oct. 7, Israel announces

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Hamas says that it will delay next hostage release

By Ben Sales
Terrorism
Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian Authority’s payments to families of terrorists

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Bound, gagged and starved: Released hostages report severe mistreatment by captors

By ToI Staff
Israel at war
3 hostages released on Saturday as images of their poor health shock Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami and Or Levy to be released Saturday

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Terrorists released by Israel leave prison as millionaires

By David Isaac
Reshaping the Middle East
Netanyahu endorses voluntary migration of Gaza Palestinians: ‘A remarkable idea’

By Ben Sales
Archaeology
Arrowheads from Yemen: Evidence of ancient trade caravans found in Negev

By JNS Staff
Israel at war
American Jewish leaders grieve as Hamas terrorists convicted of murdering their friends go free

By Philissa Cramer