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White supremacist claims ‘Jews didn’t like what was on the flyer’

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Ohio man pled guilty to littering in case related to antisemitic literature distributed in Pittsburgh

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Sami Steigmann recounts his experience navigating loss and leadership with Pittsburgh Public School students and community members.

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Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding

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“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.

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Getting to know: Elizabeth Friedman

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Educator imparts guiding principle: ‘What you focus on grows’

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‘It felt good to have a mainstream brand like Dunkin’ be kosher in our neighborhood…Our community felt seen and supported that we had this place to go to’

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Petition, fundraiser launched for man accused of antisemitic vandalism, bomb-making

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Hamad is charged with conspiracy, defacing and damaging a religious building, making false statements and possession of destructive devices

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JusticeJarrett Buba sentenced for attacking two Pitt students

By David Rullo

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Gleanings from Shabbat

By Tim Miller

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Books

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Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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