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Educator Elizabeth Friedman sits inside her classroom at Winchester Thurston School. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Friedman)
June 4, 2026, 9:00 am
Getting to know: Elizabeth Friedman
Educator imparts guiding principle: 'What you focus on grows'
By Adam Reinherz
Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, a deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell, at a bomb shelter at the Re’im Junction in Israel’s south, Oct. 7, 2023. (Credit: Israel Defense Forces’ Spokesperson’s Unit)
June 3, 2026, 10:53 pm
Hamas terrorist who kidnapped four on Oct. 7 eliminated in Gaza strike
Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan helped kidnap Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel and Or Levy from a bomb shelter at the Re’im Junction in Israel’s south, according to the IDF.
By JNS Staff
The four finalists for the 2026 Sami Rohr Prize are, from left, Shaul Kelner, Amir Tibon, Jordan Salama and Laura Hobson Faure. (Anne Rayner, Ofir Berman, Becky Hale, Patrick Clavier/Archives de Paris)
June 3, 2026, 10:42 pm
Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award
The winner of the 2026 Sami Rohr Prize will be named this month.
By Lisa Keys
June 3, 2026, 10:12 pm
Chronicle poll question
Is Benjamin Netanyahu the right leader for Israel at this time?
June 3, 2026, 4:04 pm
Toby Exter
Wearing sunglasses Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney Joshua Smith address press reporters after Brokaw accepted a plea deal for littering in relation to the distribution of antisemitic flyers. (Photo by David Rullo) 
June 3, 2026, 3:15 pm
White supremacist claims ‘Jews didn’t like what was on the flyer’
Ohio man pled guilty to littering in case related to antisemitic literature distributed in Pittsburgh
By David Rullo
June 2, 2026, 3:23 pm
Chronicle poll results: Local Jewish programs and services
We asked our readers how satisfied they are with the Jewish programs and services available in Pittsburgh. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Sami Steigmann and StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Intern Sam Stavchansky (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 2, 2026, 1:46 pm
Holocaust survivor brings living history to local schools
Sami Steigmann recounts his experience navigating loss and leadership with Pittsburgh Public School students and community members.
By Octavia Liku
Torah. Photo by Lawrie Cate via Flickr at https://rb.gy/zlzfw
June 2, 2026, 11:01 am
Leia Lucinda Mahler Bat Mitzvah Announcement
Torah. Photo by Lawrie Cate via Flickr at https://rb.gy/zlzfw
June 2, 2026, 10:58 am
Ryan Alisa Mallinger Bat Mitzvah Announcement
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
June 2, 2026, 9:47 am
Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
(Photo provided by David Wecht)
June 2, 2026, 9:41 am
Did Justice Wecht issue an improper public statement?
Supreme Court justice issued statement when leaving the Democratic party
By Bruce Ledewitz
Gay Pride Flag with David's Star by Jonatan Svensson Glad (Josve05a) courtesy of flickr.com
June 2, 2026, 9:34 am
Shared histories, shared purpose: Jews and Pride
When the Jewish community participates in Pride, we send a clear message. Identity should not have to be hidden.
By David Knoll
(Photo from Flash90)
June 2, 2026, 9:24 am
Letters to the editor
Readers respond
June 2, 2026, 9:22 am
What are we really hungry for?
Numbers 8:1–12:16
By Cantor Julie Newman
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