2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study
October 1, 2020, 12:40 pm
Studying community: Our 10-part series
A 10-part series of stories based on the results of the 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study.
Bob Silverman and Cindy Goodman-Leib (shown here at the 2018 EQT Equality March) have both volunteered time as leaders in the Pittsburgh Jewish community. From left Silverman, CRC Director Laura Cherner, Goodman-Leib and former CRC Director Josh Sayles. Photo courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
September 25, 2020, 5:53 pm
Studying community: Volunteerism as an expression of Jewish values
Jewish volunteerism explored
By David Rullo
Photo taken at Rodef Shalom for theRSTY (Rodef Shalom Temple Youth group) annual onesies party on January 4, 2020. Photo courtesy of Marissa Tait
August 3, 2020, 7:11 pm
Studying community: Youth groups are rich source for Jewish engagement
Youth groups historically have provided meaningful opportunities and safe spaces for teens to congregate. Even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, that's still the case.
By Adam Reinherz
The Dvorins are part of what the Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study categorizes as “Immersed."(Clockwise from left Ian, David, Sam, Lisa and Zoe). Photo by Dmitriy Babichenko.
July 20, 2020, 2:08 pm
Studying community: ‘Immersed’ in Jewish life
Jewish engagement explored
By David Rullo
Pittsburgh's Diller cohort at the Tel-Hai College at the Diller Congress. Photo courtesy of Lori Wynn
March 12, 2020, 2:43 pm
Studying community: Parents and kids reap rewards of informal Jewish education
Community members give voice to 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study.
By Adam Reinherz
Mavra Stark, Lori Levin, Susan Forrest, members of the Pittsburgh Secular Jewish Community. (Photo provided by Susan Forrest.)
February 20, 2020, 9:49 pm
Studying community: Culturally Jewish — proud of heritage but not religious
While more Jewish Pittsburghers identify as 'Jewish by religion' than the national average, thousands here still identify primarily as ethnic Jews
By Toby Tabachnick
Volunteers from the South Hills Jewish community prepare items for food pantries on Mitzvah Day, 2017. (Photo provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 29, 2020, 9:57 am
Studying community: Thinking suburbs, communities with distinct identities
Jewish suburban life varies depending on region and community
By David Rullo
Financial insecurity affects almost a quarter of Jewish Pittsburghers. (Photo provided by Aviva Lubowsky)
December 25, 2019, 3:16 pm
Studying community: Financial hardships affect a quarter of Jewish Pittsburgh
Economic insecurity defies boundaries of age and denomination.
By Toby Tabachnick
Rabbi Yisroel Altein tutoring Hallie, Samantha and Jack Cohen. Photo courtesy of Jed Cohen
September 5, 2019, 1:46 pm
Studying community: Parents confront choices regarding formal Jewish education
Parent portraits give light to 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study.
By Adam Reinherz
Moishe House is a network of some 58 houses scattered throughout the United States offering programs geared to Jewish millennials. Pictured, Pittsburgh residents Becca Michelson, Rose Eilenberg, Jessica Savitz, Carly Chernomorets and Dafna Bliss are all smiles as they pose for a photo. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 21, 2019, 3:17 pm
Studying community: Young adults find ways to engage with Judaism
Millennial engagement is different than that of previous generations
By David Rullo
Keshira haLev Fife blesses a child at a Kesher Shabbat service. Photo provided by Keshira haLev Fife
January 9, 2019, 4:32 pm
Studying community: Pittsburghers finding ways to worship beyond bounds of shul
About 35 percent of Jewish households here are affiliated with a community of worship. Almost half of those are not synagogues.
By Toby Tabachnick
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