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Leventhal intern Miriam Levari at a community vigil in Squirrel Hill, advocating for the release of the Hamas-held hostages (Photo by Jonathan Dvir)

Fighting antisemitism

Students become Israel advocates through StandWithUs internships

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“These heroic students proactively and responsively dedicate themselves to critical work in their schools and communities.”

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University of Pittsburgh encampment defendant granted entry into ARD program

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Requirements include 24 months of probation, paying court costs and 100 hours of community service.

Author, journalist and genealogist Dan Rottenerg is coming to Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Dan Rottenberg)

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‘As pioneers in creating one of Pittsburgh’s first accessible play areas, we remain committed to providing exceptional and accessible facilities for the children, families and communities we serve’

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Course culminates in trip to the South

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