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Rendering created by pH7 Architects, provided by the JAA.

Building community

JAA announces plans for urban senior village at former Charles Morris site

By David Rullo

“We will be seen and recognized as a premier provider of services,” she said.

From left to right: Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet security services director Ronen Bar at a special operations room overseeing a mission to release hostages in the Gaza Strip, June 8, 2024. (Shin Bet security service)

Israel at war

Israeli Jew accused of helping Iran plot Netanyahu assassination

By JNS

According to the Shin Bet, the suspect, Moti Maman, 73, demanded $1m to become an Iranian asset.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi meets with senior officers at the IDF HQ in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

Israel at warMore Hezbollah comms devices explode across Lebanon, killing nine

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

A man injured by an explosion in Beirut on September 17, 2024. (Screen capture: X via The Times of Israel)

Israel at warLebanon: Over 2,700 Hezbollah terrorists hurt, several killed by exploding pagers

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

United Nations building. (Photo by U.S. Department of State, courtesy of flickr.com)

Middle East conflictUN General Assembly demands Israeli pullout from Palestinian areas

By Lazar Berman and Agencies

Mohammad Darawshe greats a listener after an address at the JCC on Sept. 18. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)

Encounters

Quest for shared society in Israel involves Pittsburghers

By Adam Reinherz

‘We need to worry about our relations today, because they will affect our tomorrow’

Education

CDS visit gives elected officials insight into Jewish education and communal values

By Adam Reinherz

‘This community seems to understand what it’s building and why it’s building it,’ says U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten

Itzhak Perlman performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto with the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra at the de Jong Concert Hall on BYU's Campus.
Photo by Jaren Wilkey/BYU courtesy of Markowitz Communications

Music

Itzhak Perlman, coming to Pittsburgh Sept. 21, plays amid the world’s noise

By Adam Reinherz

In the artist’s mind, this moment calls for music. So, like he’s done for decades, Perlman will continue playing

Lila Hirsch Brody, center, leader of the local art group that donated several paintings to Jewish Residential Services for their new Jason Kramer Hall residence, speaks with one of the artists, Rina Shuldiner, who donated a painting to Jason Kramer Hall, and Dean Damick. File photo

Celebrating a life

A colorful life: Masterful late teacher Lila Hirsch-Brody to be celebrated at JCC

By Adam Reinherz

The program is a chance to say goodbye and celebrate a beloved individual “in a place where she created so much celebration.”

Julie Paris (center right) with StandWithUs honorees Rachael Heisler (left) and Ilay Dvir (right) and keynote speaker Jonathan Conricus. (Photo by VanDyke Photography)

Fighting antisemitism

StandWithUs inaugural reception honors Rachael Heisler, Ilay Dvir

By David Rullo

“Our priority was to bring our community together to show public support for Israel and to stand against Hamas terror,” Paris said.

Jonathan Conricus addresses the more than 300 people at StandWithUs’ inaugural Pittsburgh Community Reception. (Photo by VanDyke Photography)

Keynote speakerFormer IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus in town for StandWithUs reception

By David Rullo

Holocaust

Solange Lebovitz recounts her experiences at Holocaust Center event

By Abigail Hakas

As a child, Lebovitz was hidden in France with a Catholic couple.

A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, Feb. 1, 2024. The genetic data testing company was the target of a hack aimed at users with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Security

23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach targeting Jewish and Chinese users

By Jackie Hajdenberg

The breach, which occurred last October, affected more than 6.9 million customers and included users’ personal details such as their location, name and birthdate.

Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, speaks during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol, July 11, 2024. (Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)

Antisemitism

In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over fighting antisemitism come to the fore

By Ron Kampeas

The emotional hearing was briefly brought to a stop by someone shouting antisemitic invective.

The London Jewish Chronicle on sale outside Westminster Cathedral, Jan. 23, 1966. (Jewish Chronicle/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Journalism

Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated

By Toby Axelrod

“With the heaviest of hearts, I need to break my connection,” wrote one longtime columnist.

Matt Nelson was rushed to the hospital with severe burn wounds after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Boston Wednesday night, in protest of the Israel-Hamas war. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel at war

Man suffers severe burns after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston

By Jackie Hajdenberg

The incident marks at least the third instance of self-immolation in the United States outside of an Israeli consulate or embassy in protest of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

Pro-Israel protesters subdue a man who charged one of them and who was shot during the altercation, Newton, Massachusetts, Sept. 12, 2024. (Daily Wire on X)

Israel at warPro-Israel demonstrator in Newton, Mass., charged with shooting pro-Palestinian activist who tackled him

By Ron Kampeas

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club!

“The Singer Sisters” by Sarah Seltzer

PoetryPittsburgh Jewish Chronicle Poetry Contest

BooksDiscover new reads and local favorites at Pittsburgh’s Jewish Book Festival

By Toby Tabachnick

Poll

Chronicle poll question

Will you be attending High Holiday services this year?

PollChronicle poll results: Harris/Trump debate

By Toby Tabachnick

More than 300 community members gathered at the JCC in Squirrel Hill to mourn the murder of six hostages in Gaza last week. Ben Wecht argues that its important for the Jewish communitiy not to splinter during divisive times. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)

Opinion

Ben Wecht

Hanging together: A call for Jewish unity in divisive times

As Jews, however, it’s vital to remember that we constitute a mere 2.4% of the U.S. population. As Zionists we’re a smaller number.

From left, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald J. Trump and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan sign the Abraham Accords Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

OpinionCelebrating the 4th anniversary of the Abraham Accords

By Marc J. Sievers

Venice Film Festival. (Photo by Scott Garner, courtesy of flickr.com)

OpinionPro-Palestine protests are at every film festival. What’s new about that?

By Mira Fox

OpinionLetters to the editor

Torah

Rabbi Shimon Silver

Standing out among the nations

Deuteronomy 26:1 – 29:8

Drawing by Yafa Negrete (Image courtesy of Yafa Negrete)

Art

‘A Flight of Empowerment’ highlights work by Jewish women artists

By Emma Riva

Debbie Jacknin hopes that “A Flight of Empowerment” will make people think about how far women have come and how far they still have to go.

Okra in tomato sauce (Photo by Jessica Grann)

Food

Bamya (okra) in tomato sauce

By Jessica Grann

Bamya can be made as a side dish or as a main dish and is often served in Sephardic communities for Rosh Hashanah.

Tishpishti is Sephardi honey cake, but better

By Susan Barocas

Traditional chicken soup

By Jessica Grann

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2 events, 26

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

August 26 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

August 26 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

2 events, 27

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

August 27 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

August 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 […]

2 events, 28

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

August 28 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

August 28 , 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 events, 29

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

August 29 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

August 29 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

Bring your lunch and join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a look at the liturgy of the High Holy Days. Free for Members; $54 for non-members. 1 p.m. 4905 […]

2 events, 30

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

August 30 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shabbat Unplugged

August 30 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shabbat Unplugged

Tree of Life Congregation invites you to Shabbat Unplugged with special guest Cantor Erica Lippitz, one of the first women cantors ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary. 6 p.m. 4905 […]

2 events, 31

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

August 31 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Torah Studio

August 31 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Torah Studio

Join the Tree of Life Congregation for two Torah Studios. The first on Saturday, August 31st will feature Cantor Erica Lippitz, one of the first women cantors ordained by the […]

2 events, 1

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

September 1 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

September 1 , 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, 2

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

September 2 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

September 2 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and […]

4 events, 3

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

September 3 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

September 3 , 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 […]

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Preparing the Heart and Mind: Rosh Chodesh Elul

September 3 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Preparing the Heart and Mind: Rosh Chodesh Elul

The 10.27 Healing Partnership invites you to attend Preparing the Heart and Mind: Rosh Chodesh Elul. Enjoy meditative wellness activities and Jewish learning designed to increase thoughtfulness, care, and introspection. […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

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

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

Join Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and Tree of Life Congregation as they take a new look at the High Holidays through the screening of the movie "The Adjustment Bureau". 7 […]

5 events, 4

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mah Jong and Game Night at Chabad of Monroeville

September 4 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mah Jong and Game Night at Chabad of Monroeville

Chabad of Monroeville invites you to spend an hour playing mahjong and other games. Play, shmooze, learn a word of the Torah, say a prayer for Israel, and, of course, […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

September 4 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Biblical Garden Open Door Tours

September 4 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Biblical Garden Open Door Tours

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for Biblical Garden Open Door Tours: free, docent-led tours of the congregation's Biblical Botanical Garden the first Wednesday of the month. Noon. Free. 4905 Fifth Avenue. […]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Ladies’ Lunch and Learn

September 4 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Ladies’ Lunch and Learn

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Ladies' Lunch and Learn. Enjoy an hour of nourishment for the mind, body, and soul exploring the month of Elul. Noon. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

September 4 , 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 events, 5

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

September 5 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dancing without their Timbrels Opening Reception

View "Dancing Without Their Timbrels," photography by award-winning photographer Dale Lazar at the Rodef Shalom Congregation Jewish Museum. The art pieces include color and black-and-white photographs of dancers on the […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

September 5 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

Bring your lunch and join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a look at the liturgy of the High Holy Days. Free for Members; $54 for non-members. 1 p.m. 4905 […]

0 events, 6

0 events, 7

2 events, 8

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Beth Shalom Quarterly Blood Drive

September 8 , 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Beth Shalom Quarterly Blood Drive

Congregation Beth Shalom will be holding Quarterly Blood Drives in 2024. The first blood drive will also include a Gift of Life Bone Marrow Drive. Registration is required with group […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

September 8 , 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 […]

3 events, 9

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

September 9 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and […]

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meditative Forest Bathing

September 9 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meditative Forest Bathing

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for one or all three sessions of this healing, consciousness-building forest bathing series. Enjoy gentle walks through Pittsburgh’s parks while nurturing your connection to the […]

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Make ‘n’ Eat Cooking Class sponsored by Women of Temple Sinai

September 9 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Make ‘n’ Eat Cooking Class sponsored by Women of Temple Sinai

Join the Women of Temple Sinai for their Make 'n' Eat cooking class exploring food for the holidays. September's instructor is Carolyn Terner, who will discuss recipes to enhance your […]

1 event, 10

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

September 10 , 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 […]

2 events, 11

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

September 11 , 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.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

September 11 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

Join Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and Tree of Life Congregation as they take a new look at the High Holidays through the screening of the movie "The Adjustment Bureau". 7 […]

4 events, 12

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

September 12 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

The 10.27 Healing Partnership presents Fall Forest Bathing. "Bathe" in the sounds and sights of nature during gentle walks through Frick Park while nurturing your connection to the natural world […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

September 12 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

Bring your lunch and join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a look at the liturgy of the High Holy Days. Free for Members; $54 for non-members. 1 p.m. 4905 […]

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An Evening with Solange Lebovitz, a Holocaust Survivor

September 12 , 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An Evening with Solange Lebovitz, a Holocaust Survivor

Join the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for An Evening with Solange Lebovitz. Learn about Holocaust survivor Solange Lebovitz’s experiences as a Jewish child and teen living in occupied France, hiding […]

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StandWithUs Community Reception

September 12 , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

StandWithUs Community Reception

Please join StandWithUs for their inaugural Pittsburgh Community Reception honoring Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler and featuring keynote speaker Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus. 6 p.m. Early Bird: $90 VIP: […]

0 events, 13

1 event, 14

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Torah Studio

September 14 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Torah Studio

Join the Tree of Life Congregation for two Torah Studios. The first on Saturday, August 31st will feature Cantor Erica Lippitz, one of the first women cantors ordained by the […]

4 events, 15

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brunch and Learn discussion

September 15 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Brunch and Learn discussion

Join the Brotherhoods of Temple Sinai and Rodef Shalom Congregation for a Brunch & Panel Discussion with State Sen. Jay Costa & State Rep. Dan Frankel . The two will […]

11:00 am

Women’s Mini Retreat

September 15 , 11:00 am

Women’s Mini Retreat

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Women's Mini Retreat. Enjoy a day of exciting workshops, crafts, and words of inspiration to help prepare for the High Holidays. 11 a.m. […]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bring Them Home Vigil

September 15 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bring Them Home Vigil

Join the Jewish community for a "Bring Them Home Vigil" in recognition of the hostages still being held by Hamas. The vigil will start with calling the names of the […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

September 15 , 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 […]

3 events, 16

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

September 16 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and […]

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Empowered Citizenship: Understanding Hate Speech and Crimes

September 16 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Empowered Citizenship: Understanding Hate Speech and Crimes

Empowered Citizenship: Understanding Hate Speech and Crime, a community safety forum led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, local and federal Law enforcement, Jewish Federation community safety, and a University of […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wise Aging: High Holy Days

September 16 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wise Aging: High Holy Days

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for Wise Aging: High Holy Days. Consider and discuss "Asking for and Granting Forgiveness: How the Conversation Changes as We Grow Older." This experience is designed […]

2 events, 17

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

September 17 , 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

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

September 17 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

Join Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and Tree of Life Congregation as they take a new look at the High Holidays through the screening of the movie "The Adjustment Bureau". 7 […]

4 events, 18

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mah Jong and Game Night at Chabad of Monroeville

September 18 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mah Jong and Game Night at Chabad of Monroeville

Chabad of Monroeville invites you to spend an hour playing mahjong and other games. Play, shmooze, learn a word of the Torah, say a prayer for Israel, and, of course, […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

September 18 , 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

September 18 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

Join AgeWell for the Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group at JCC South Hills every third Wednesday of each month. Led by intergenerational specialist/presenter and educator Audree Schall. The group is […]

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Squirrel Hill AARP September meeting

September 18 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Squirrel Hill AARP September meeting

The Squirrel Hill AARP will welcome speaker Athletico Pivot's chief medical/physical therapist Sarah Jones to its September meeting. Jones will discuss how seniors can safely improve their balance. Refreshments will […]

3 events, 19

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

September 19 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

The 10.27 Healing Partnership presents Fall Forest Bathing. "Bathe" in the sounds and sights of nature during gentle walks through Frick Park while nurturing your connection to the natural world […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

September 19 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

Bring your lunch and join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a look at the liturgy of the High Holy Days. Free for Members; $54 for non-members. 1 p.m. 4905 […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Women’s Farbrengen

September 19 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Women’s Farbrengen

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Women's Farbrengen, an evening of Chassidic songs and stories on the topic of "Stepping into the Light." Enjoy hot drinks and desserts. 7 […]

1 event, 20

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

September 20 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation Cantor Toby Glaser for an abridged 20s-40s Kabbalat Shabbat service. Get to know other Pittsburgh young Jewish professionals and close out the week with wine, a […]

1 event, 21

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rabbi Deborah Zecher Concert at Temple Sinai

September 21 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rabbi Deborah Zecher Concert at Temple Sinai

Join Temple Sinai for Jewish Caroling: The Music of Carole King, Carole Bayer Sager and Carolyn Leigh with Rabbi Deborah Zecher. Free and open to the public. Reservations and donations […]

2 events, 22

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The CKids Rosh Hashana Airlines

September 22 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The CKids Rosh Hashana Airlines

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the CKids Rosh Hashana Airlines and prepare for a sweet new year. Fanny pack and luggage tag gift for each child. In-flight entertainment. […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

September 22 , 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 […]

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

September 23 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and […]

2 events, 24

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

September 24 , 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

Faith & Resilience: Israel after October 7th.

September 24 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Faith & Resilience: Israel after October 7th.

Join Chabad of South Hills and hear Moria Azulay and Or Barak present Faith and Resilience: Israel after October 7th. Maria served as a combat soldier in the Jordan Lions […]

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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

September 25 , 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.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

September 25 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Enhance your High Holy Day Perspective

Join Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and Tree of Life Congregation as they take a new look at the High Holidays through the screening of the movie "The Adjustment Bureau". 7 […]

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10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

September 26 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

The 10.27 Healing Partnership presents Fall Forest Bathing. "Bathe" in the sounds and sights of nature during gentle walks through Frick Park while nurturing your connection to the natural world […]

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

September 26 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Time Liturgy: High Holy Days

Bring your lunch and join Rodef Shalom's Cantor Toby Glaser for a look at the liturgy of the High Holy Days. Free for Members; $54 for non-members. 1 p.m. 4905 […]

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

A Blessing, Not a Burden: The Story of Two Holocaust Survivors, Eva and Mickey K

September 26 , 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

A Blessing, Not a Burden: The Story of Two Holocaust Survivors, Eva and Mickey K

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is pleased to welcome Alex Kor and Graham Honaker for A Blessing, Not a Burden: The Story of Two Holocaust Survivors, Eva and Mickey K. […]

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7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

S’lichot Service and guest speaker with Temple Sinai and Rodef Shalom Congregation

September 28 , 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

S’lichot Service and guest speaker with Temple Sinai and Rodef Shalom Congregation

Join Temple Sinai and Rodef Shalom Congregation for guest speaker Rabbi Michael Zedek, dessert, reception and service with Rabbi Daniel Fellman, Cantor David Reinwald, Rabbi Sharyn Henry, and Cantor Toby […]

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Selichot Sound Bath

September 28 , 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Selichot Sound Bath

Everyone is invited to Temple Ohav Shalom for a Selichot Sound Bath. Prepare for the Jewish New Year with Havdalah and a meditative soundscape featuring singing bowls and other healing […]

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bring Them Home Vigil

September 29 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Bring Them Home Vigil

Join the Jewish community for a "Bring Them Home Vigil" in recognition of the hostages still being held by Hamas. The vigil will start with calling the names of the […]

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Challah Bake

September 29 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Challah Bake

Bring your family for a pre-high holiday challah bake, complete with crafts, storytelling and a Shofar-making workshop. 1 p.m. $10/child. Chabad of Squirrel Hill, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/kidscooking

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Taking Miracles Seriously: A Journey to Everyday Spirituality

September 29 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Taking Miracles Seriously: A Journey to Everyday Spirituality

Join Rodef Shalom Congregation for “Taking Miracles Seriously: A Journey to Everyday Spirituality,” the 2024 Ruth and Bernard Levaur Contemporary Lecture with guest speaker Rabbi Michael Zedek. This event is […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

September 29 , 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, 30

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

September 30 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Temple Sinai Mahjong Club

Join Temple Sinai for a delightful evening of mahjong every Monday (except holidays). Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you're sure to enjoy the camaraderie and […]

1 event, 1

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

October 1 , 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 […]

1 event, 2

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

October 2 , 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 events, 3

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

October 3 , 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fall Forest Bathing

The 10.27 Healing Partnership presents Fall Forest Bathing. "Bathe" in the sounds and sights of nature during gentle walks through Frick Park while nurturing your connection to the natural world […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

October 3 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Camp Gan Israel and Community Day School for Shofar in the Park with snacks, games, and more. 4 p.m. CDS playground. 6424 Forward Ave. chabadpgh.com/shofar

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8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

October 6 , 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 […]

August 26

August 26 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

September 8

September 8 , 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

September 14

September 14 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am

September 21

September 21 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

September 28

September 28 , 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 6

October 6 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Building community
JAA announces plans for urban senior village at former Charles Morris site

By David Rullo
Encounters
Quest for shared society in Israel involves Pittsburghers

By Adam Reinherz
Education
CDS visit gives elected officials insight into Jewish education and communal values

By Adam Reinherz
Music
Itzhak Perlman, coming to Pittsburgh Sept. 21, plays amid the world’s noise

By Adam Reinherz
Keynote speaker
Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus in town for StandWithUs reception

By David Rullo
Holocaust
Solange Lebovitz recounts her experiences at Holocaust Center event

By Abigail Hakas
Fighting antisemitism
StandWithUs inaugural reception honors Rachael Heisler, Ilay Dvir

By David Rullo
From despair to hope
Following ‘difficult’ year, Federation calls for hope during annual meeting

By Adam Reinherz
Artist-in-residence
All the world’s a stage for Rabbi Deborah Zecher

By David Rullo
Oct. 7
Two survivors of Nova festival tell Pitt students to focus on healing, love

By Adam Reinherz
Blooming significance
Temple Emanuel celebrates 20th anniversary of its Holocaust Memorial Garden

By David Rullo
No spin videos
Duquesne law professor works to make a difference, one video at a time

By David Rullo
Politics
Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania expands its impact

By David Rullo
Caregiving
Film and Sept. 17 discussion to broaden awareness of caregiving

By Adam Reinherz
Homecoming
Bnai Emunoh Chabad welcomes Mendel and Chana Friedman to its staff

By Justin Vellucci
Shinshinim
Shinshinim arrive in Pittsburgh eager to serve community

By Adam Reinherz
Reimagined space
Hillel Academy celebrates the grand opening of the Yitzy Sutofsky Campus

By David Rullo
Israel at war
Hundreds turn out for Pittsburgh vigil after 6 hostages murdered in Gaza

By Toby Tabachnick
Campus attack
Community reacts to attack on Jewish students at Pitt

By David Rullo
Gun Violence
Faith leaders recall gun violence, hoping to prevent future tragedy

By Adam Reinherz

Features

Art
‘A Flight of Empowerment’ highlights work by Jewish women artists

By Emma Riva
Celebrating a life
A colorful life: Masterful late teacher Lila Hirsch-Brody to be celebrated at JCC

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Bamya (okra) in tomato sauce

By Jessica Grann
Food
Michael Solomonov aims to simplify Israeli classics for home cooks in ‘Zahav Home’

By Rachel Ringler
Food
Tishpishti is Sephardi honey cake, but better

By Susan Barocas
Home improvement
Preparing your home for sale: Simple, cost-effective tips from your local Realtor

By Melissa Reich
Film
Revealing leaked police footage, new film aims brutal lens at Netanyahu amid war

By Robert Sarner
Art
He escaped the Nazis and created Britain’s first memorial to their victims. Now this artist is getting a second look.

By Shira Li Bartov
All about wine
Kosher wines to complement the fall holidays

By Uriel Marcovitz
Film
Moshe Mahler’s ‘The Art of Weightlessness’ braces for upcoming award season

By Adam Reinherz
Food
Traditional chicken soup

By Jessica Grann
Archaeology
New archaeological research shows siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Art
‘Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life’ encourages curiosity and introspection

By Emma Riva
Q&A
Martin Baron, former editor of The Boston Globe and The Washington Post, on journalism and optimism

By Toby Tabachnick
Food
Honey-glazed roasted carrots

By Jessica Grann
Podcasts
Lend your ear to Pittsburghers’ podcasts

By Adam Reinherz
Books
This year’s High Holiday kids’ books are a celebration of Jewish diversity

By Penny Schwartz
Sports
The NFL season is here — with no publicly Jewish players appearing in Week 1

By Jacob Gurvis
Education
College students return from internships in Israel with more than work experience

By Adam Reinherz
Senior living
Meet the veterinarian who’s spent 40-plus years going above and beyond for pets

By Deborah Weisberg

Opinion

Opinion
Celebrating the 4th anniversary of the Abraham Accords

By Marc J. Sievers
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
Hanging together: A call for Jewish unity in divisive times

By Ben Wecht
Opinion
Pro-Palestine protests are at every film festival. What’s new about that?

By Mira Fox
Torah
Standing out among the nations

By Rabbi Shimon Silver
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Harris/Trump debate

By Toby Tabachnick
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
Why do Ashkenazi Jews name babies after deceased relatives? A rabbi responds.

By Daniel Cohen
Opinion
US should seek Khaled Mashaal’s extradition
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Elul: A time to return what is lost

By Rabbi Jessica Locketz
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Vigils related to Israel

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
Tucker Carlson and the turning point for right-wing antisemitism

By Jonathan Tobin
Opinion
Ceremonies commemorating October 7? It’s way too soon

By Allen Selis
Opinion
A commitment to accountability

By Jason Kunzman
Opinion
We might not like it, but local politicians have a right to criticize Israel

By Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Torah
Standing up to the noise

By Rabbi Levi Langer
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Jewish-themed books

By Toby Tabachnick

National

Security
23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach targeting Jewish and Chinese users

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Antisemitism
In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over fighting antisemitism come to the fore

By Ron Kampeas
News obituary
Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose work adorned museums and synagogues, dies at 79

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Israel at war
Man suffers severe burns after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Higher education
Cornell professor, who called Oct. 7 ‘energizing,’ back after ‘voluntary leave

By JNS
Antisemitism
U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

By Andrew Lapin
Emmy Awards
Alex Edelman wins Emmy for his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity

By Ben Sales
Politics
Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at war
Pro-Israel demonstrator in Newton, Mass., charged with shooting pro-Palestinian activist who tackled him

By Ron Kampeas
Recognition
NYC poised to officially recognize Landing Day, when the first Jewish community arrived in 1654

By Julia Gergely
Politics
Donald Trump’s pro-Israel supporters take issue with his prediction of its potentially imminent demise

By Ron Kampeas
Getting a get
New York woman at center of Orthodox ‘sex strike’ receives her Jewish divorce

By Jackie Hajdenberg
Politics
At debate, Harris calls for Gaza war to end ‘immediately’ and Trump says Israel ‘will not exist’ if he loses

By Ron Kampeas
Campus chaos
40-year-old indicted for burning Israeli flag at April Columbia University protest

By Luke Tress
Antisemitism
Pakistani man charged with planning terror attack against NY Jews on Oct. 7 or Yom Kippur

By JNS
Israel at war
Portland, Maine, city council unanimously votes to divest from companies doing business with Israel

By Andrew Lapin
Politics
Annual Republican Jewish gathering kicks off with party leaders calling for action against antisemitism

By Luke Tress
Israel at war
US Justice Department files criminal charges against Hamas

By Ron Kampeas
Politics
What Kamala Harris said about Israel and the war in Gaza in her CNN interview with Tim Walz

By Philissa Cramer
Higher education
2 pro-Palestinian student groups at NYU, Columbia say Instagram removed their accounts

By Luke Tress

World

Israel at war
Israeli Jew accused of helping Iran plot Netanyahu assassination

By JNS
Middle East conflict
UN General Assembly demands Israeli pullout from Palestinian areas

By Lazar Berman and Agencies
Israel at war
More Hezbollah comms devices explode across Lebanon, killing nine

By Akiva Van Koningsveld
Israel at war
Lebanon: Over 2,700 Hezbollah terrorists hurt, several killed by exploding pagers

By Akiva Van Koningsveld
Journalism
Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated

By Toby Axelrod
Antiquities
14th-century Hebrew Bible sells for $6.7m at auction

By JNS
Terrorism
IDF finds terror tunnel next to hospital in Samaria

By JNS
Higher education
Hebrew University launches new English-taught undergrad program

By Zev Stub
Terrorism
3 Israelis killed in terror shooting at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

By Emanuel Fabian
Israel at war
IDF probing allegation troops killed dual US-Turkish citizen in Samaria

By By JNS
Antisemitism
Gunman opens fire near Israeli consulate in Munich

By Charles Bybelezer
Antisemitism
Meta panel rules that ‘from the river to the sea’ is not inherently antisemitic

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Israel at war
Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change anything?

By Ron Kampeas
Israel at war
At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Bodies of 6 hostages, murdered by Hamas just days ago, found in Rafah – IDF

By Emanuel Fabian and TOI Staff
Israel at war
IDF recovers body of soldier killed on Oct. 7 whose remains were kidnapped to Gaza

By Emanuel Fabian
Archaeology
Rare First Temple-era stone seal unearthed in Jerusalem

By JNS Staff
Israel at war
‘This is a war’: FM calls for Gaza-style evacuation of Palestinians in West Bank

By Sam Sokol, Times of Israel
Israel at war
Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, rescued by IDF from tunnel in Gaza

By Emanuel Fabian
Israel at war
IDF hits Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon to thwart major attack on central, north Israel

By Emanuel Fabian, Lazar Berman