Donate
About Us
Subscribe to Print

Facebook
X (Twitter)
email
Print

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle 9-18-26

Open Search form

Home
News
- All
- Local
- National
- World
Features
Opinion
Blogs
Life Cycle
Calendar
- Events
- Submit an Event
Community
- Community
- Submit a photo
Newsletter
The Times of Israel
search

home page

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle 9-18-26

September 16, 2026, 9:47 am 0 Edit

Facebook
Twitter
email
Print

Get The Jewish Chronicle Weekly Edition by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up

Facebook
Twitter
email
Print

comments

October 25, 2026

Right Now

Oct. 27

Pittsburgh community prepares to mark eight years since synagogue shooting

By Adam Reinherz

Volunteering, study and commemoration afford community members ‘channels’ for meaningful engagement

OpinionTo honor the 11, we must remain stronger than hate

Some of the mosaic tiles exhibited in “From Darkness to Light: Expressing Hope through Mosaic Art” (Photo courtesy of David Kalla)

Remembrance

Mosaic exhibition honors Pittsburgh shooting victims and brings message of hope

By Deborah Weisberg

Exhibit on display at Congregation Beth Shalom

Unified Religious School students pose with 3-D printed sukkahs. (File photo)

Education

Unified Religious School brings Dara Horn’s teachings on Jewish identity to students

By Adam Reinherz

Goal is for students to leave classroom ‘feeling aware and empowered’

Business

Jewish women entrepreneurs create group with intent to connect and grow

By Adam Reinherz

This is an opportunity for women to ‘benefit and share from each other’

Yedidya Harush stands next to boxes of matzah made in his matzah bakery in Netivot on April 8, 2024. (Photo by Maya Zanger-Nadis/Times of Israel)

Building Together: The Halutza Story

Oct. 7 survivor and IDF reservist brings story of heroism to Pittsburgh

By David Rullo

“This is the least we could do to help protect the state of Israel.”

Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Leibel Lazaroff. (Photo provided by Leibel Lazaroff)

Chabad of the South Hills presents

Bondi Beach survivor brings story of resilience to Pittsburgh

By David Rullo

Leibel Lazaroff to appear in Pittsburgh Nov. 3

One of the most famous pictures of Jews being rounded up by Nazi Germans during the Holocaust, this from the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in May 1943. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Education

Pittsburgh district defends ethnic studies course, doesn’t address materials comparing Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS

Pittsburgh Public Schools also stated that it “does not train students to become political activists or require them to adopt particular political positions.”

EducationPittsburgh school’s ethnic studies class assigns article on Gazans being trapped ‘like the Warsaw Ghetto’

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman

Pennsylvania State Capitol (Photo by Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Legislation

Pennsylvania bill would add Gaucher disease to newborn screening panel

By Toby Tabachnick

“Gaucher is the most prevalent inherited genetic disorder among people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.”

A New Year's party brings connections and laughter at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh's Memory Café. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)

Lifelong learning

Older adult programming offers researchers and participants opportunities to learn

By Adam Reinherz

‘We’re going to be able to help guide and share information that we have’

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt is among the highest in the Jewish nonprofit world at $1.4 million.
(Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Opinion

Jonah Platt

Jewish nonprofit CEOs deserve corporate-level compensation

Why is aligning a desire to serve and a desire to achieve financially a bad thing? Why would we actively work to misalign these incentives?

TorahLech Lecha: Finding blessings in life’s unexpected journeys

By Rabbi Aaron Bisno

OpinionLetters to the editor

Books

Author Nicholas Lemann to join the Chronicle Book Club

“Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries,” by Nicholas Lemann

PollChronicle poll question

PollChronicle poll results: Midterm elections

By Toby Tabachnick

This combination of pictures created on October 23, 2026 shows armed Palestinian men during a fire exchange with Israeli forces at the northern checkpoint of Hebron on October 23, 2026. (HAZEM BADER / AFP)

Mideast unrest

IDF planning major West Bank campaign after 2 soldiers killed, Netanyahu says

By Tomer Almagor

The army said it will also evacuate homes and destroy terror infrastructure in the Hebron neighborhood where the gunmen lived.

A view of the stage at the 2019 AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C. (Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Politics

AIPAC to halt direct campaign contributions and candidate endorsements

By Sharon Udasin

The pro-Israel lobby announces it will continue to operate its Super PAC, while focusing on mobilizing individual donors.

Secretary Marco Rubio attends the Papal Inauguration Mass in Vatican City, the Holy See, May 18, 2025. (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett)

Fighting antisemitism

European Jewish Association welcomes pope’s rejection of antisemitism

By JNS Staff

Jewish group urges education and local partnerships to put the Catholic Church’s commitment into practice

British Secretary of State for Education and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Lucy Powell arrives in Downing Street to attend the weekly Cabinet meeting in London, United Kingdom, Oct. 13, 2026. (Getty Images via JTA)

EducationUK adopts sweeping measures against antisemitism in schools

By Shira Li Bartov

The FBI emblem on the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in downtown Washington, D.C. (iStock)

Antisemitism

‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

By Ron Kampeas

Authorities say they found six pipe bombs in the suspect’s residence.

Crime scene tape during a Sept. 25, 2019, mass-casualty exercise at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Va. (Credit: FBI)

AntisemitismNYPD probing stabbing of Jewish man in Diamond District as hate crime

By Rikki Zagelbaum

A car is set ablaze during demonstrations on October 17, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Civil unrestA synagogue and Jewish-owned shops damaged in French riots

By Ilan Bloom

Gene Simmons at the Orpheum Theatre on October 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Philanthropy

Stars read letters linking Jews to Israel at Los Angeles unity fundraiser

By Ryan Torok

Dustin Hoffman, Gene Simmons and others perform in benefit for the Sha’ar HaNegev Resilience Centre.

Ben Raanan. (Photo provided by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

Theater

‘Hadestown’ actor credits Jewish upbringing for his love of singing

By David Rullo

“It’s crazy being at this level with these people and holding my own,” he said.

Pittsburgh Jewish Chroncle

Weekly Edition

Free to Your Inbox

The email is either missing or invalid.

By signing up, you agree to our terms You hereby accept The Times of Israel Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and you agree to receive the latest news & offers from The Times of Israel and its partners or ad sponsors.

Full Coverage Obituaries

Dr. Howard Ian Diamond
Alvin J. Erd
Debra Landau Rokasky

See All

Events Calendar

Loading view.

October 2026

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

1 event, 28

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sushi and Soups in the Sukkah

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

Sushi and Soups in the Sukkah

Chabad of Monroeville invites you to Sushi and Soup in the Sukkah. Enjoy sushi, poke bowls, and hot soups. Shake the lulav and etrog. Kids' Sukkot and Simchat Torah crafts. […]

1 event, 29

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

September 29 , 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, 30

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

September 30 , 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.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Seniors in the Sukkah

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

Seniors in the Sukkah

Join Chabad of the South Hills for Seniors in the Sukkah. Enjoy lunch, a holiday program and shake the lulav and etrog. This month's topic is resources in the community […]

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

October 2 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

Join Hazzan Barbara Barnett as she leads a 10-week Shabbat davening class. Whether you want to follow along with confidence, sing every niggun with the kahal, or step up to […]

0 events, 3

1 event, 4

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

October 4 , 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, 5

5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Who will Draw Our History: Women’s Graphic Novels of the Holocaust

October 5 , 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Who will Draw Our History: Women’s Graphic Novels of the Holocaust

The Edith Balas Annual Lecture Series welcomes Rachel Perry presenting "Who Will Draw Our History: Women’s Graphic Novels of the Holocaust." The lecture and small exhibition features the work of […]

1 event, 6

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

October 6 , 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, 7

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

October 7 , 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.

0 events, 8

1 event, 9

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

October 9 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

Join Hazzan Barbara Barnett as she leads a 10-week Shabbat davening class. Whether you want to follow along with confidence, sing every niggun with the kahal, or step up to […]

0 events, 10

1 event, 11

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

October 11 , 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, 12

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club

October 12 , 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club

Chabad of the Souths Hills presents Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club, where kids cook, learn, and give back. Grades K-8, teen volunteers welcome. Three five-week sessions. 5 p.m. For […]

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Curious Conversation: Navigating Political Differences

October 12 , 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Curious Conversation: Navigating Political Differences

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh presents "Curious Conversations: Navigating Political Differences." Ron Idoko and Daniel K. Abusuampeh will discuss the effects of tribalism and its impact on political […]

2 events, 13

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

October 13 , 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 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

“The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America”

October 13 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

“The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America”

Meet Diana Kapp and Rebecca Blumenstein, authors of "The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America," and two of the women featured in […]

1 event, 14

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

October 14 , 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.

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

October 16 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

Join Hazzan Barbara Barnett as she leads a 10-week Shabbat davening class. Whether you want to follow along with confidence, sing every niggun with the kahal, or step up to […]

0 events, 17

4 events, 18

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jewish Art Camp

October 18 , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jewish Art Camp

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents "Jewish Art Camp," fun Jewish learning through the arts for ages 0 to Grade 3. $10/class; $50 or $75/semester. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/art

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival

October 18 , 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival

Congregation Beth Shalom is proud to host the 2026 Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival. The festival includes authors from around the corner and around the globe. Join us and be inspired. […]

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Teen Cooking Club

October 18 , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Teen Cooking Club

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents "Teen Cooking Club," a fun hour of baking delicious desserts that will be shared with local seniors in our community. 3 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

October 18 , 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, 19

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club

October 19 , 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club

Chabad of the Souths Hills presents Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club, where kids cook, learn, and give back. Grades K-8, teen volunteers welcome. Three five-week sessions. 5 p.m. For […]

7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

CYP Academy – Fascinating Facts

October 19 , 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

CYP Academy – Fascinating Facts

Join Chabad Young Professionals for CYP Academy - Fascinating Facts, a four-part series exploring the myths and mysteries of Judaism taught by Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld. Go beyond the basics to […]

1 event, 20

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

October 20 , 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, 21

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

October 21 , 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

Let’s Talk About It: The Conversations Every Family Is Having…or Avoiding

October 21 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Let’s Talk About It: The Conversations Every Family Is Having…or Avoiding

The Beacon and Friendship Circel present "Let's Talk About It: The Conversations Every Family Is Having…or Avoiding," a parent and teen conversation series. Join other parents and teens for honest […]

0 events, 22

2 events, 23

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Israeli Shabbat Dinner

October 23 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Israeli Shabbat Dinner

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for an Israeli Shabbat dinner featuring an evening of delicious of Israeli-style food and warm, wonderful company. 6 p.m. $10/child, $20/adult. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/shabbatisrael

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

October 23 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

Join Hazzan Barbara Barnett as she leads a 10-week Shabbat davening class. Whether you want to follow along with confidence, sing every niggun with the kahal, or step up to […]

0 events, 24

4 events, 25

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Synagogue Shooting Day of Service

October 25 , 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Synagogue Shooting Day of Service

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for the Synagogue Shooting Day of Service. Volunteer at events throughout Allegheny County in honor of those who were killed in the October 27, 2018, […]

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jewish Art Camp

October 25 , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jewish Art Camp

Chabad of Squirrel Hill presents "Jewish Art Camp," fun Jewish learning through the arts for ages 0 to Grade 3. $10/class; $50 or $75/semester. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/art

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Love Anyway Feast

October 25 , 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Love Anyway Feast

Love Anyway Feast In a time of division and polarization, and amid Pittsburgh’s official United Against Hate Week, come share Love Anyway Feast, a meal to celebrate unity in diversity. […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

October 25 , 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, 26

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club

October 26 , 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club

Chabad of the Souths Hills presents Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club, where kids cook, learn, and give back. Grades K-8, teen volunteers welcome. Three five-week sessions. 5 p.m. For […]

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Men’s Parsha Class

October 26 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Men’s Parsha Class

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill every Monday for a weekly Men's Parsha class. 7:30 p.m. chabadpgh.com

7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

CYP Academy – Fascinating Facts

October 26 , 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

CYP Academy – Fascinating Facts

Join Chabad Young Professionals for CYP Academy - Fascinating Facts, a four-part series exploring the myths and mysteries of Judaism taught by Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld. Go beyond the basics to […]

2 events, 27

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

October 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 […]

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Annual Commemoration Ceremony of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

October 27 , 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Annual Commemoration Ceremony of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership in community to reflect, remember, and honor those who were killed in the October 27, 2018, synagogue shooting at the Annual Commemoration Ceremony of the […]

3 events, 28

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

October 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.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Commemorative Torah Study: Yahrzeit of the Synagogue Shooting

October 28 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Commemorative Torah Study: Yahrzeit of the Synagogue Shooting

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for a commemorative yahrzeit Torah study led by local leaders, friends, and neighbors 7 p.m. 5738 Forbes Ave. To learn about the different study opportunities […]

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You

October 28 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You

Chabad of the South Hills presents the new 6-part JLI Course, "Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You." Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m; Sundays 10:30 a.m. $125, limited scholarships available. 1700 Bower […]

2 events, 29

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Loaves of Love

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

Loaves of Love

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Loaves of Love. Women are invited to bake pretty pink Challah with Sue Berman Kress. 7 p.m. $15. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/lol

7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Loaves of Love

October 29 , 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Loaves of Love

Women are invited to bake pretty pink challah with Sue Berman Kress at Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Loaves of Love. 7 p.m. $15. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com/lol

1 event, 30

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

October 30 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

Join Hazzan Barbara Barnett as she leads a 10-week Shabbat davening class. Whether you want to follow along with confidence, sing every niggun with the kahal, or step up to […]

1 event, 31

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You

October 31 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You

Chabad of the South Hills presents the new 6-part JLI Course, "Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You." Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m; Sundays 10:30 a.m. $125, limited scholarships available. 1700 Bower […]

2 events, 1

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

There are no events on this day.

October 2

October 2 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

There are no events on this day.

October 4

October 4 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

There are no events on this day.

October 9

October 9 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

There are no events on this day.

October 11

October 11 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

There are no events on this day.

October 16

October 16 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

There are no events on this day.

October 18

October 18 , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

October 23

October 23 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Israeli Shabbat Dinner

October 23 , 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Davening Class

There are no events on this day.

October 25

October 25 , 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PJC DIGITAL EDITION

View previous issues

Local

Education
Pittsburgh district defends ethnic studies course, doesn’t address materials comparing Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS
Business
Jewish women entrepreneurs create group with intent to connect and grow

By Adam Reinherz
Remembrance
Mosaic exhibition honors Pittsburgh shooting victims and brings message of hope

By Deborah Weisberg
Legislation
Pennsylvania bill would add Gaucher disease to newborn screening panel

By Toby Tabachnick
Education
Pittsburgh school’s ethnic studies class assigns article on Gazans being trapped ‘like the Warsaw Ghetto’

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Building Together: The Halutza Story
Oct. 7 survivor and IDF reservist brings story of heroism to Pittsburgh

By David Rullo
Chabad of the South Hills presents
Bondi Beach survivor brings story of resilience to Pittsburgh

By David Rullo
Theater
‘Hadestown’ actor credits Jewish upbringing for his love of singing

By David Rullo
Books
Miriam Udel, prominent scholar of Yiddish literature, comes to Pittsburgh

By Emma Riva
Security
Mars Area High School bomb threat included swastikas

By David Rullo
Fighting antisemitism
Bipartisan Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to adopt IHRA definition of Jew-hatred

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS
Health and Wellness
Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Tower at UPMC Presbyterian prioritizes spiritual care and religious inclusion

By Adam Reinherz
Commemorating hate
Anti-Zionist groups commemorate ‘martyrs’ of Oct. 7, ignore Hamas’ attack

By David Rullo
Community
Richard Swartz has spent more than four decades with Bloomfield Garfield Corporation

By David Rullo
Welcome
Moishe Pod hosts create a welcoming home for Pittsburgh’s young Jews

By Adam Reinherz
Preserving memories
Discovered time capsule connects Tree of Life Congregation’s past, present and future

By Deborah Weisberg
Oct. 7
Oct. 7 commemoration encourages community to reflect and ‘live meaningfully’

By Adam Reinherz
Oct. 27
Pittsburgh community prepares to mark eight years since synagogue shooting

By Adam Reinherz
Transitions
Karen Oosterhous named executive director of The Branch

By Toby Tabachnick

Features

Education
Unified Religious School brings Dara Horn’s teachings on Jewish identity to students

By Adam Reinherz
Lifelong learning
Older adult programming offers researchers and participants opportunities to learn

By Adam Reinherz
Sports
A Jewish NBA season preview

By Jacob Gurvis
Getting to Know
Getting to know: Chaplain Mickey Benson

By Adam Reinherz
Culture
A major Jewish museum hopes to join the Smithsonian – at a difficult moment for the storied institution

By Andrew Lapin
Archaeology
300-meter stretch of ancient aqueduct uncovered during planning for new Jerusalem neighborhood

By Zev Stub
Health and science
Made in Israel: A living implant aims to restore movement after paralysis

By Shimon Sherman
Art
‘Between Heaven and Earth’ brings Ilene Winn-Lederer’s art to Beit Kulanu

By Adam Reinherz
History
Tomashpilers and Podoliers

By Eric Lidji
Travel
Jewish Barcelona: The debate that started in 1263 and still hasn’t ended

By Asaf Peled
Books
Writer E.G. Silverman returns to Pittsburgh to read at JCC

By Adam Reinherz
History
On the ground with the Daughters of Israel

By Eric Lidji
Holidays
On Simchat Torah, a toast to learning about wine

By Emma Riva
Sukkot
Decorated, drawn on and filled with guests, Pittsburgh sukkahs share communal story

By Adam Reinherz
Advocacy
Pittsburgh faith communities join forces for advocacy day in Harrisburg

By Adam Reinherz
History
Seven Romanishe organizations

By Eric Lidji
Getting to Know
Getting to know: Roni Hen

By Adam Reinherz
Holidays
For Sukkot, raise a glass to natural wine

By Emma Riva
Streaming
Noah Wyle wins an Emmy for playing one of TV’s most Jewish doctors

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Film
Jewish sleepaway camp made them comedians, so they made a movie about it

By PJ Grisar

Opinion

Opinion
Jewish nonprofit CEOs deserve corporate-level compensation

By Jonah Platt
Opinion
To honor the 11, we must remain stronger than hate
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Midterm elections

By Toby Tabachnick
Senior living
Burial wishes belong in Jewish family planning

By Mordechai Ovadia
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Opinion
A journey interrupted, a commitment to learning

By Katie Riggs
Opinion
What I found at the NYC protest on Oct. 7: No room for Jewish grief

By Aaron Greenberg
Torah
The soulful significance of smell

By Rabbi Shimon Silver
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Politicians accepting large donations from out-of-state funders

By Toby Tabachnick
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Opinion
Hanukkah Barbie is here — and she actually got the Jewish holiday right

By Yael Buechler
Poll
Chronicle poll question
Torah
AI, humanity, and the divine image

By Rabbi Amy Bardack
Opinion
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 and the indomitability of the Jews

By Michael Oren
Opinion
For a few terrifying minutes, Israelis were heroes again

By Dan Perry
Opinion
Letters to the editor
Poll
Chronicle poll results: Feelings about being Jewish post-Oct. 7

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
The plight of American Jewish activism

By Shlomi Bennett
Opinion
Unprecedented: Extraordinary heroism and near-miraculous circumstances avert an airplane catastrophe

By David Horovitz

National

Antisemitism
‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man

By Ron Kampeas
Antisemitism
NYPD probing stabbing of Jewish man in Diamond District as hate crime

By Rikki Zagelbaum
Politics
AIPAC to halt direct campaign contributions and candidate endorsements

By Sharon Udasin
Media
Christiane Amanpour exits CNN with a legacy shaped by the debate over Israel

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Philanthropy
Stars read letters linking Jews to Israel at Los Angeles unity fundraiser

By Ryan Torok
Politics
Michigan’s El-Sayed doubles down: Israel ‘not an ally’

By Shira Li Bartov
Politics
Jewish Democrats launch ad blitz blasting Young Republicans for praising Hitler

By Sharon Udasin
Fighting antisemitism
Pennsylvania governor will sign IHRA definition bill when it passes legislature, state senator says

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS
Security
Bomb threat hoaxes called into four U.S. Jewish day schools

By Emma Paidra
Culture
Pennsylvania senators swear in panel to advise Congress on whether Smithsonian should take over Philadelphia Jewish museum

By Andrew Bernard | JNS
Investing in Israel
NYC comptroller walks back pledge to invest in Israel bonds

By Luke Tress
Antisemitism
Psychologists seek APA reforms to protect Jewish patients from ‘decolonial therapy’

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
Fighting hate
Jewish law professor appointed to Pennsylvania human rights panel

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
Allyship
Non-Jewish University of New Mexico student ‘little rattled’ but not discouraged, after students trample his Oct. 7 memorial

By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
Antisemitism
Haverford professor accused of threatening, stalking Jewish person online

By Shira Li Bartov
Anti-Zionism
Protesters overrun Oct. 7 Israeli peace vigil attended by Mamdani

By Joseph Strauss
Politics
Israel is the one thing both Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates agree on

By Sharon Udasin
Religion
Three years after Oct. 7, JFNA says Jewish engagement has reached an elevated ‘new normal’

By Andrew Lapin
Anti-Zionism
Mamdani Oct. 7 statement accuses Israel of ‘ongoing genocide’ and ‘apartheid’

By Luke Tress
BDS
Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, fearing repercussions of working with Israeli writer

By Lianne Kolirin

World

Mideast unrest
IDF planning major West Bank campaign after 2 soldiers killed, Netanyahu says

By Tomer Almagor
Fighting antisemitism
European Jewish Association welcomes pope’s rejection of antisemitism

By JNS Staff
Education
UK adopts sweeping measures against antisemitism in schools

By Shira Li Bartov
Civil unrest
A synagogue and Jewish-owned shops damaged in French riots

By Ilan Bloom
Mideast unrest
A renewed Iran war is only a matter of time, Israeli experts warn

By Tomer Almagor
West Bank violence
Amid outrage, Netanyahu claims no ‘compelling evidence’ settlers attacked European diplomats

By Lazar Berman, Nurit Yohanan, ToI Staff and Agencies
Anti-Zionism
Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms booked for antisemitism envoys

By Canaan Lidor | JNS
Anti-Zionism
Sally Rooney’s publisher stops selling her books in Britain, citing ban on pro-Palestinian group she backs

By Lianne Kolirin
Sports
Bronze-winning Israeli judoka: ‘I stand for something far bigger than myself’

By Tomer Almagor
Antisemitism
Jewish teachers cancel Italy trip over ‘antisemitic pressure’

By Simone Somekh
Investing in Israel
Israel Bonds receives Presidential Medal of Honor for 75 years of investing

By Sharon Altshul | JNS
Terrorism
Israeli boy killed, hikers injured, after coming upon suspected Hezbollah cluster bomb

By Tomer Almagor
Diplomacy
Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday

By Etgar Lefkovits
International law
Navi Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide, wins Nobel Peace Prize

By Steve Linde
Oct. 7
World leaders solemnly mark 3 years since Oct. 7, as Hamas and Iran celebrate anniversary

By Nava Freiberg, Nurit Yohanan, Agencies and ToI Staff
Oct. 7
‘Remember 7.10.23’: In Israel, Hostage Square bears few remnants of a national crisis – but trauma lingers

By Michele Chabin
Antisemitism
From ‘false flag’ to ‘Bibiwood’: flydubai attack spawns conspiracy theories

By Ruth Eglash
Anti-Zionism
UK Jews ‘appalled’ as Green Party brands Zionism as racism, calls to erase Israel

By Zev Stub
Terrorism
Flydubai terrorist said to tell investigators he intended to crash plane into Ben Gurion Airport

By ToI Staff
Terrorism
IDF documents terror affiliations of 170 Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza war

By Emanual Fabian