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December 2, 2023

Right Now

A new interactive Gaza map issued by the IDF splits the Strip into hundreds of zones. The IDF said Dec. 1, 2023, that it will be used to notify Palestinian civilians of active combat zones (Screenshot via The Times of Israel)

Israel at war

Israel, terror groups renew combat in Gaza: ‘Hamas violated the ceasefire’

By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies

Hamas fires rockets, fails to provide list of hostages to be freed, prompting IDF to launch airstrikes, warn Khan Younis residents to evacuate; talks said ongoing; 137 held hostage

A handout photo of a rifle and pistol found at the scene of a shooting terror attack in Jerusalem, Nov. 30, 2023. (Israel Police)

Israel at warHamas claims Jerusalem attack that kills 3 as Gaza truce is narrowly extended

By Eliyahu Freedman

A view of the Tree of Life synagogue, which housed three congregations, New Light, Dor Hadash and Tree of Life, photographed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Squirrel Hill. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)

Antisemitism

Pittsburgh police respond to swatting hoax at Tree of Life building

By David Rullo

“This is a hoax and the police presence is an abundance of caution and not due to a real, credible threat,” Brokos said.

Two individuals took down posters of the Hamas hostages in Squirrel Hill on Nov. 27 (Photo courtesy of Julie Paris)

Israel at war

Antisemitic, anti-Israel vandals strike Squirrel Hill and Oakland

By Toby Tabachnick

Posters of the hostages held captive by Hamas continue to be torn down; a We Stand With Israel sign is set on fire

This photo distributed by the Israel Defense Forces on Nov. 28, 2023, shows Israeli troops maintaining positions in the Gaza Strip, amid a temporary ceasefire (Israel Defense Forces)

Israel at War

Countering misinformation during Israel’s war with Hamas

By David Rullo

False narratives, misinformation and lies often crowd the media landscape.

Israeli hostages released on Nov. 28, 2023: Top L-R: Ditza Heiman, Tamar Metzger, Noralin Babadila Agojo, Ada Sagi, Meirav Tal; bottom: Rimon Kirsht, Ofelia Roitman, Gabriela Leimberg and her daughter Mia, Clara Marman. (Courtesy; combination image: Times of Israel)

Israel at warTen Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

By JNS

Families and supporters of hostages held in Gaza gather at the public square outside of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art to demand their release, Nov. 4, 2023. (Oren Rozen/Creative Commons)

Israel at warIsrael and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

By Ron Kampeas

Shiri Silberman-Bibas and Kfir Bibas are visible in footage taken by Hamas after they were taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023. (X, via JTA)

Israel at warMost child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.

By Eliyahu Freedman

Flag of Israel close up. (Photo by cottonbro studio, courtesy of Pexels)

Opinion

Israel’s choice: Body or soul

By Michael Oren

Israel was created with a double identity, Jewish and democratic.

Eileen Freedman, Lynn Berman, Naama Perel-Tzadok, Adi Perlman and Julie Paris at a Koolulam event Oct. 5. Daphne Lazar Price wonders where international women's agencies are to speak for Jewish women terrorized by Hamas. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)

OpinionI believed diverse coalitions would benefit Jewish women

By Daphne Lazar Price

TorahResponding to potential threats: Two case studies

By Rabbi Larry Freedman

OpinionLetters to the editor

Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)

Israel at war

Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

By Toby Tabachnick

The letter does not mention Hamas and does not assign responsibility for the attack on Israel.

Chabad of the South Hills has become part of the Jewish DNA of Pittsburgh’s southern communities through events like it’s annual gathering of men from all Jewish backgrounds during Sukkot. This year’s event was organized by Levi Rosenblum, Rabbi Mendy Rosenblum’s son, who now works with organization. (Photo provided by Chabad of South Hills)

Silver anniversary

Chabad of South Hills celebrates a quarter-century in Pittsburgh’s suburbs

By David Rullo

“We want Judaism to be enriched in the world and we want more Jews to experience being Jewish.”

Chanukah

Pittsburgh clergy look to Chanukah for light and hope

By Adam Reinherz

The world is fractured, but spiritual guides say the cracks allow light in

Steffi and Willie Berg at their wedding in Israel. (Photo provided by Cindy Vayonis)

Antisemitism

Holocaust survivors react to antisemitic uptick

By David Rullo

After Hamas invaded Israel on Oct. 7, antisemitism surged across America, including through anti-Israel rallies on college campuses.

JCBA

JCBA grows, welcomes new leaders

By Adam Reinherz

With strong leadership and dedicated board, local organization grows endowment and continues serving community

Israel at war

JCC and Federation partner with organizations to support blood collection and supply in Israel

By Toby Tabachnick

Blood drives will be held at the JCCs in Squirrel Hill and the South Hills

Israel at warWhere to donate to help Israelis at this time of crisis

By Toby Tabachnick

Annual appeal

Jim Busis

Now more than ever

Now, more than ever, we count on you to help provide us with the resources we need to continue to serve you every day online and every week in print.

Annual appealStaying connected with the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

By Evan H. Stein

Annual appealWe are proud of our work. We hope you are, too.

By Toby Tabachnick

Poll

Chronicle poll question

Latkes or doughnuts?

PollChronicle poll results: Hostage deal

By Toby Tabachnick

BooksJoin the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick

Henry Kissinger in 2016 (Photo by Jay Godwin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

News obituary

Henry Kissinger, influential first Jewish secretary of state, dies at 100

By Ben Harris

Kissinger’s efforts to end Israel’s Yom Kippur War in 1973 gave birth to the term “shuttle diplomacy.”

Antisemitism

Chuck Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor

By Ron Kampeas

Schumer’s speech comes as Jewish security groups and law enforcement agencies have reported a spike in antisemitic incidents following Oct. 7.

Flags of member nations at the United Nations Headquarters (Photo by I, Aotearoa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Israel at warAfter backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel

By Jackie Hajdenberg

Installation of The Milton and Sheila Fine Collection, 2023 (Photo by Chris Uhren, courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Art)

Art

Milton and Sheila Fine Collection opens at Carnegie Museum of Art

By Emma Riva

More than 100 works of art, including pieces by contemporary artists like Jeff Koons, Robert Mapplethorpe and Kiki Smith, are part of the exhibit.

Food

Lamb cassoulet

By Jessica Grann

A simple meal with a gourmet flair

Herbed mushroom stuffing

By Jessica Grann

Perfect apple pie: A Thanksgiving treat

By Jessica Grann

Vegan stuffed acorn squash with farro and sage

By Jessica Grann

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

November 27 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Monday Talmud Study

November 28 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

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12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Panama Affair

November 28 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Panama Affair

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Night of Light

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

A Night of Light

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

November 29 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

November 29 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

November 29 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The World of Kabbalah – Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Celebration of Light

November 30 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Celebration of Light

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3 events, 1

2023-05-02

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The God Class

December 1 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

The God Class

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4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Hanukkah Shabbat with You

December 1 , 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Hanukkah Shabbat with You

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1 event, 2

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

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Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:30 am - 9:45 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

December 3 , 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Men’s Tefillin Club

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11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Babyccino

December 3 , 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Babyccino

Join Chabad of South Hills for Babyccino, a chic meet for moms and tots. 3 classes of Chanukah Delight for ages 0-3. Location given upon registration. 11: 15 a.m. chabdsh.com/babyccino

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids in the Kitchen

December 3 , 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Kids in the Kitchen

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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pre Chanukah Legoland

December 3 , 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pre Chanukah Legoland

Join Chabad of South Hills for a pre-Chanukah Legoland and build your own light menorah, enjoy a mystery Maccabee quest, mega-dreidel show down, glow nut lab and hot dinner. 4:15 […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Daughter’s Kaddish with author Sarah Birnbach

December 3 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Daughter’s Kaddish with author Sarah Birnbach

Join Classrooms Without Borders on Zoom for "A Daughter’s Kaddish" with author Sarah Birnbach in which she recounts her year-long odyssey to persevere through an unfamiliar world of Jewish prayer […]

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2023-05-02

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9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

December 4 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Modern Jewish Philosophy

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

Modern Jewish Philosophy

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CutTime Simfonica

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

CutTime Simfonica

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for CutTime Simfonica, a free program with host Rick Robinson and musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra which includes vignettes from Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Ellington, […]

3 events, 5

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

December 5 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

December 5 , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

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8 events, 6

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wellness Wednesday

December 6 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wellness Wednesday

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

December 6 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

JLI Course – The World of Kabbalah

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Chanukah Story Hour

December 6 , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Chanukah Story Hour

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

December 6 , 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.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

JFCS Bridge Builders: “Buy a Book, Give a Book” at Stories Like Me

December 6 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

JFCS Bridge Builders: “Buy a Book, Give a Book” at Stories Like Me

JFCS Bridge Builders, a mentoring and enrichment program of JFCS Youth Services for resettled refugee youth, is partnering with Stories Like Me to host, "Buy a Book, Give a Book," […]

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2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Jewish Christian Dialogue

December 7 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Jewish Christian Dialogue

Facilitated by local clergy from Jewish & Christian backgrounds, the Jewish Christian Dialogue is a monthly discussion that explores topics of similarities and differences. Noon Rodef Shalom Congregation. rodefshalom.org

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Annual South Hills Lights

December 7 , 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Annual South Hills Lights

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the annual South Hills Lights Chanukah festival. Enjoy a car menorah parade live music, an 8-foot LED robot, photo booth, fire truck gelt […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Downtown menorah lighting

December 7 , 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Downtown menorah lighting

Join Mayor Ed Gainey for a Downtown Menorah Lighting and enjoy live music and latkes and donuts. 5 p.m. City County Building, 414 Grant Street, 15219. chabadpgh.com.

1 event, 8

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

2 events, 9

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Latke Cook-Off

December 9 , 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Latke Cook-Off

Join Chabad of South Hills for a latke cook off. 6 and 8 graders will compete for the title of Latke masters, enjoy a doughnut bar, get special swag and […]

7 events, 10

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Latkepalooza

December 10 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Latkepalooza

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11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Babyccino

December 10 , 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Babyccino

Join Chabad of South Hills for Babyccino, a chic meet for moms and tots. 3 classes of Chanukah Delight for ages 0-3. Location given upon registration. 11: 15 a.m. chabdsh.com/babyccino

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Squirrel Hill Chanukah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival

December 10 , 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Squirrel Hill Chanukah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for the Squirrel Hill Chanukah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival. Enjoy a variety of activities, including cookie making, a dreidel craft, cards for Israeli soldiers, […]

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Irena’s Vow Community Film Event

December 10 , 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Irena’s Vow Community Film Event

Join Classrooms Without Borders in partnership with The Collaboratory Against Hate and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for the premiere of the film “Irena’s Vow.” 3 p.m. McConomy Auditorium, 5032 […]

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Chanukah Festival Greenfield

December 10 , 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Chanukah Festival Greenfield

It's back, and better than ever. Chabad of Greenfield is excited to once again present The annual Greenfield Chanukah Festival. This year's celebration includes a grand helicopter gelt drop. Senator […]

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2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

December 11 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

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5 events, 12

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

December 12 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

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12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

December 12 , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

Israeli politics is at the center of many critical Jewish conversations. But how does the Israeli political system really work? Over four sessions, Rabbi Danny Schiff will describe how the […]

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Menorah Car Parade

December 12 , 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Menorah Car Parade

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Menorah Car Parade. Drive through the streets of Pittsburgh with menorah topped cars and music. Share the joy and spread the Chanukah light. […]

5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting

December 12 , 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting as they light the menorah on the sixth night of Chanukah. Celebrate with live music, latkes and donuts, and a […]

6 events, 13

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Ladies Lunch and Learn

December 13 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Ladies Lunch and Learn

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

December 13 , 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.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

December 13 , 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Israel Update with Avi Ben-Hur

Classrooms Without Borders scholar Avi Ben-Hur presents analysis into the complex war in Israel as it unfold. 2 p.m. cwbpgh.org/event/israel-update-with-avi-ben-hur-12/?mc_cid=3e7160b202&mc_eid=300cbb162

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

December 13 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Melton – Ethics & Crossroads

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh virtually presents two Melton courses back-to-back, Ethics and Crossroads. In Ethis, learn how Jewish teachings shed light on Jewish issues. Crossroads will present an […]

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rosh Chodesh Gathering

December 13 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rosh Chodesh Gathering

Women are invited to join Chabad of Squirrel Hill on Zoom for a Rosh Chodesh gathering and to hear words of wisdom on the month of Teves. 7:30 p.m. chabadpgh.com

1 event, 14

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

1 event, 15

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

1 event, 16

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

3 events, 17

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)

December 17 , 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh presents, Advanced Community Active Threat Training, a four-part course that will address: The mind of the active shooter predator vs. prey, situational awareness and […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

December 17 , 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 […]

2 events, 18

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

December 18 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

3 events, 19

2023-05-02

Yoga at Temple Sinai

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

December 19 , 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 - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

December 19 , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Israeli Political System

Israeli politics is at the center of many critical Jewish conversations. But how does the Israeli political system really work? Over four sessions, Rabbi Danny Schiff will describe how the […]

3 events, 20

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

December 20 , 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

December 20 , 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 December Meeting

December 20 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Squirrel Hill AARP December Meeting

Join the Squirrel Hill AARP for their holiday meeting and party. There will be bingo with prizes, a Sarris gift basket and special refreshments in addition to the meeting. 1 […]

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5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

United In Laughter

December 24 , 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

United In Laughter

Join Shaare Torah and Poale Zedeck for United in Laughter, an evening of achdut and comedyto support United Hatzalah, featuring international Jewish comedy sensation Eli Lebowicz. $72. 5:30 p.m. Shaare […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

December 24 , 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, 25

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

December 25 , 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Torah 2

H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff presents Torah 2. Understanding the Torah and what it asks of us is perhaps one of the most important […]

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9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

December 26 , 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 […]

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

December 27 , 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.

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8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

December 31 , 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 […]

May 2

May 2 , 7:00 pm - December 19 , 8:00 pm

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December 24

December 24 , 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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December 31

December 31 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Antisemitism
Pittsburgh police respond to swatting hoax at Tree of Life building

By David Rullo
Israel at war
Antisemitic, anti-Israel vandals strike Squirrel Hill and Oakland

By Toby Tabachnick
Israel at War
Countering misinformation during Israel’s war with Hamas

By David Rullo
Silver anniversary
Chabad of South Hills celebrates a quarter-century in Pittsburgh’s suburbs

By David Rullo
Israel at war
Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

By Toby Tabachnick
JCBA
JCBA grows, welcomes new leaders

By Adam Reinherz
Antisemitism
Holocaust survivors react to antisemitic uptick

By David Rullo
Connections
Alan Hausman serves as community bridge

By Justin Vellucci
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: An American holiday with Jewish roots

By David Rullo
PA Primary
Unless PA primary date moved from Passover, voters, candidates and polling places could face problems

By Adam Reinherz
Continuing Educating
Nearly 100 Jewish educators gathered at Rodef Shalom for Yom Limud

By David Rullo
A recipe for success
Bunny Bakes & Specialty Coffee sells kosher sweets

By Abigail Hakas
Antisemitism
Vandal tries to smash local Jewish business owner’s window on Kristallnacht

By Toby Tabachnick
Election 2024
New polling shows Summer Lee has low approval rating

By Toby Tabachnick
Holocaust education
‘We are all Jews here’: Chatham exhibit highlights rescuers in the Holocaust

By Abigail Hakas
Building bridges
Diverse voices join for night of poetry and music on anniversary of Kristallnacht

By Abigail Hakas
Israel at war
CMU, Pitt students rally, chant antisemitic tropes

By David Rullo
Israel at War
Israeli emissary heads home for wartime service, brings message back to Pittsburgh

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at war
One local man’s efforts to raise awareness of the hostages: billboards

By Justin Vellucci
Israel at war
Posters featuring Israeli hostages torn down, defaced at CMU and Pitt

By David Rullo

Features

Violins of Hope
Old instrument goes from North Hills closet to Violins of Hope collection

By Adam Reinherz
Art
Milton and Sheila Fine Collection opens at Carnegie Museum of Art

By Emma Riva
Chanukah
Pittsburgh clergy look to Chanukah for light and hope

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Lamb cassoulet

By Jessica Grann
News Obituary
Rabbi Stanley Savage, downtown spiritual guide and wrestling savant, dead at 74

By Adam Reinherz
History
Antisemitic vandalism spread all over the world in 1960 and then faded away

By Eric Lidji
Food
Herbed mushroom stuffing

By Jessica Grann
Art
Former Squirrel Hill resident returns for one-night art exhibit

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at War
Pittsburghers join historic ‘March for Israel,’ bring messages home

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Perfect apple pie: A Thanksgiving treat

By Jessica Grann
Art
Warhol Museum installs 10 ‘Jewish Geniuses’ amid controversy

By Emma Riva
Israel at war
After Hamas attack, progressive Jews are feeling abandoned by their left-leaning peers

By Toby Tabachnick
Israel at War
‘Don’t forget the hostages’: Federation CEO brings vital messages from Israel

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at War
Using the war in Israel as a teachable moment for children

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Vegan stuffed acorn squash with farro and sage

By Jessica Grann
Books
Join the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick
Israel at War
Education, and war, frame disrupted semester abroad for Upper St. Clair teen

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Time for comfort food: Potato bourekas

By Jessica Grann
10/27
To mark five years since synagogue shooting, young learners visit site of attack

By Adam Reinherz
Books
David Rullo’s ‘Beehive’ book captures the zeitgeist of the ‘90s

By Justin Vellucci

Opinion

Annual appeal
We are proud of our work. We hope you are, too.

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
I believed diverse coalitions would benefit Jewish women

By Daphne Lazar Price
Opinion
Israel’s choice: Body or soul

By Michael Oren
Torah
Responding to potential threats: Two case studies

By Rabbi Larry Freedman
Annual appeal
Now more than ever

By Jim Busis
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Annual appeal
Staying connected with the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

By Evan H. Stein
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Hostage deal

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
The other side of hate

By Ray Werner
Opinion
A day to remember

By Abby Mendelson
Torah
Take your Judaism seriously and joyfully

By Rabbi Dovie Kivman
Poll
Chronicle poll results: March for Israel

By Adam Reinherz
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
We Arab Israelis are holding a lot of pain

By Ghadir Hani
Opinion
Sanctioning Jew-hatred doesn’t conflict with the First Amendment

By Jonathan S. Tobin
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Thanksgiving, families and Toldot

By Hazzan Barbara Barnett

National

Antisemitism
Chuck Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech on the Senate floor

By Ron Kampeas
News obituary
Henry Kissinger, influential first Jewish secretary of state, dies at 100

By Ben Harris
Israel at war
For US officials, Israeli hostage deal brings joy — and hard questions about how much more war to support

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at war
Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera among Hollywood figures facing blowback for stances on Israel and Jews

By Andrew Lapin
Fighting antisemitism
Sacha Baron Cohen, Debra Messing, Amy Schumer and other Jewish celebrities call out ‘the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis’ in meeting with TikTok execs

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Fighting antisemitism
Columbia University suspends Jewish Voice for Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Brawls erupt outside LA Museum of Tolerance screening of Hamas atrocities footage

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
In a rare move, the US House censures Rashida Tlaib for Israel remarks

By Ron Kampeas
Antisemitism
Jewish man dies after being struck by pro-Palestinian protester

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
National Jewish groups put out the call for mass ‘March for Israel’ in DC on Nov. 14

By Ron Kampeas
Antisemitism
Indiana woman attacks Black Hebrew Israelite building, believing it to be Jewish

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
Ivy League absent from university presidents’ condemnation of Hamas

By David Isaac
Election 2024
United Democracy Project super PAC targets Lee, Bowman, Massie over anti-Israel votes

By Matthew Kassel | Jewish Insider
Fighting antisemitism
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism on campuses; Summer Lee votes against resolution

By Toby Tabachnick
Fighting antisemitism
Harvard, Penn, Columbia announce steps to address antisemitism

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Antisemitism
FBI director warns of increased threat of attacks amid ‘historic levels’ of antisemitism

By Jacob Gurvis
Israel at war
Shabbat tables in Times Square with 224 empty seats represent hostages held by Hamas

By Luke Tress
Israel at war
White House decries ‘grotesque’ antisemitic campus activities in support of Hamas

By Andrew Lapin
Israel at war
House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Hamas Oct. 7 massacres

By Ron Kampeas JTA and Toby Tabachnick
Israel at war
In Washington, calls for a ceasefire are loud, but not pervasive or, to Biden, persuasive

By Ron Kampeas

World

Israel at war
Israel, terror groups renew combat in Gaza: ‘Hamas violated the ceasefire’

By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Israel at war
Hamas claims Jerusalem attack that kills 3 as Gaza truce is narrowly extended

By Eliyahu Freedman
Israel at war
Ten Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

By JNS
Israel at war
Most child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.

By Eliyahu Freedman
Israel at war
After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Israel at war
Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at War
17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel

By Ben Sales
Israel at War
After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli and 4 foreign hostages

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at War
13 Israeli hostages are freed from Gaza as ceasefire holds; more expected in coming days

By Gabe Friedman
Israel at War
Israel-Hamas truce comes into force, as first 13 Israeli hostages set to be freed

By TAL SCHNEIDER and JACOB MAGID, Times of Israel
Israel at war
Hostage release timeline is delayed, extending an excruciating wait for families

By Deborah Danan
Israel at war
Release of 50 abducted women, children to begin 10 a.m. Thursday – Israeli official

By Tal Schneider and Carrie Keller-Lynn
Israel at war
Sheryl Sandberg joins Jewish women in calling out lack of concern about sexual assault of Israelis

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Israel at war
Cabinet approves deal for return of 50 hostages in exchange for multi-day ceasefire

By Jacob Magid and Tal Schneider
Israel at War
What we know — and don’t yet — about the hostage deal to release Israelis held by Hamas

By Philissa Cramer and Ben Sales
Israel at War
Three visits to Israel offer observations and instructions

By Adam Reinherz
Israel at war
International news outlets deny colluding with Hamas after report suggests photographers knew attack plans

By Luke Tress
Israel at war
Israel formalizes daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza, in first since war’s outbreak

By Jacob Magid
Israel at war
Israeli officials angry press may have known Hamas would invade

By JNS