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Logan Rozos, a New York University student commencement speaker, denounces "atrocities currently happening in Palestine" during his talk, May 14, 2025. NYU revoked his diploma over the speech. (Screenshot via X)
May 16, 2025, 3:15 pm
NYU withholds diploma over grad’s Gaza speech
Most pro-Palestinian demonstrations at campus graduations appear to have passed without incident.
By Andrew Lapin
In a letter to their constituents, Allegheny County Democratic Committee 14th ward, 11th District members Greg Kochanski and Jane Louik write of 'fake accusations of antisemitism' in the Pittsburgh mayoral primary race. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 16, 2025, 3:03 pm
Antisemitism, AIPAC allegations stir controversy
Charges come in final days of Pittsburgh mayoral primary
By David Rullo
The only thing sweeter than cheesecake is studying Torah together. (File photo)
May 16, 2025, 1:58 pm
Cheesecake, coffee and Jewish learning: It’s time for Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Push bedtime back on June 1, bedrock of Pittsburgh Jewish life returns
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Yossi Friedman speaks at the Aleph Institute’s annual Second Chance Symposium at Chabad of Squirrel Hill on May 11. (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
May 16, 2025, 10:29 am
Aleph Institute’s symposium shines a light on Jewish life, worship and struggle in prison
With 85,000 Jewish people incarcerated nationwide, the Aleph Institute addresses spiritual and social needs through compassion and advocacy.
By Abigail Hakas
Apricot glazed chicken (Photo by Jessica Grann)
May 16, 2025, 9:42 am
Apricot glazed chicken
Savory, sweet, tangy and smoky flavors in each bite
By Jessica Grann
May 15, 2025, 9:51 pm
‘Squad,’ other House members – including Summer Lee – introduce ‘nakba’ bill in Congress
“We are witnessing the Israeli apartheid regime carry out genocide in Gaza,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) stated.
By JNS
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)
May 15, 2025, 8:55 pm
Jewish woman pleads guilty to antisemitic vandalism at Chabad of Squirrel Hill
Lubit will pay nearly $11,000 in restitution as part of her plea agreement
By David Rullo
Israeli forces take position on Israel's border with Gaza on May 15, 2025. (Jack GUEZ/AFP)
May 15, 2025, 5:27 pm
11 experts on what might end the Gaza war
More than 19 months after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, calls are mounting for the war to end, even among those who once supported it.
By Ben Sales
Israeli forces at the site of the May 14, 2025, shooting attack in the northern West Bank. (Israel Defense Forces/X)
May 15, 2025, 5:21 pm
Israeli woman en route to deliver her baby is killed in terror attack
Medical professionals delivered the baby, who is reportedly in serious condition.
By Ben Sales
May 15, 2025, 9:12 am
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US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025. (Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)
May 14, 2025, 9:04 pm
Trump pushes Syria to establish ties with Israel, praises its leader
He also called “for a future of safety and dignity of the Palestinian people, but that cannot happen as long as Gaza’s leaders take delight in raping, torturing and murdering innocent people,”
By Ben Sales
President Donald J. Trump speaks to reporters upon arriving at the White House from Bedminster, New Jersey, in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2025. (Andrew Thomas / Middle East Images / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Photos)
May 14, 2025, 8:56 pm
Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds
The poll also found that only a fraction of American Jewish voters believe Trump’s campus crackdown reduced antisemitism.
By Grace Gilson
May 14, 2025, 8:51 pm
Chronicle poll question
Have you become concerned about the Trump-Netanyahu relationship?
Aaron Koller teaches at Cambridge University during the 2022-23 school year. (Photo courtesy Shira Hecht-Koller)
May 14, 2025, 8:46 pm
For the first time since Henry VIII created the role, a Jew will helm Hebrew studies at Cambridge
Yeshiva University’s Aaron Koller will be the first Jewish Regius Professor of Hebrew.
By Shira Li Bartov
May 14, 2025, 11:09 am
Chronicle poll results: Safety
We asked our readers if they've avoided a Jewish event since Oct. 7, 2023. Here's what they said.
By Adam Reinherz
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