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The Chronicle presents 18 Difference Makers
By Toby Tabachnick
A spotlight on 18 individuals who embody tikkun olam — repair of the world — and encourage it among others.
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PoliticsAnti-Israel socialists rack up another primary upset in Colorado as Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent
By Andrew Bernard | JNS
Yair Rosenberg, who writes The Atlantic's "Deep Shtetl" newsletter, was named to a new religion beat at The New York Times focused on Jewish American life. (Yair Rosenberg; Adam Jones/Wikimedia Commons)
MediaNew York Times hires Atlantic’s Yair Rosenberg to cover Jewish American life
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
BooksJoin the Chronicle Book Club!
Community Day School students prepare food inside Our Giving Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)
July 2, 2026, 5:02 pm
Teen Tov brings partners together for increased teen engagement
'Teen Tov is yet another representation of the desire in our community to experience Judaism together, to be in community, to have teens coming together, being proud, and feeling supported'
By Adam Reinherz
The latest antizionist post was painted on the CMU fence June 30, the fourth in less than a month. (Photo by Zev Adelson)
July 2, 2026, 1:25 pm
Raising the temperature: CMU Fence continues to stoke the fire of anti-Zionist hate
Anonymous actors promoting anti-Zionism paint CMU fence for a fourth time in less than a month
By David Rullo
Educator Daniel Singleton speaks to group of students at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh's permanent exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Singleton)
July 2, 2026, 11:20 am
Local Holocaust educator ‘builds connections’ at JFR Summer Institute
The five-day program traces the history of antisemitism, encouraging educators to exchange resources on the subject.
By Octavia Liku
July 2, 2026, 11:08 am
The Chronicle presents 18 Difference Makers
A spotlight on 18 individuals who embody tikkun olam — repair of the world — and encourage it among others.
By Toby Tabachnick
Conservationists Chantal Bernicky and Noah Emhurt stand beside "Justice." (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 1, 2026, 5:14 pm
Clean mural prompts call for conservation and Pittsburgh connection
'Just look up, pay attention, and ask yourself, ‘What is this? Do I know this?’'
By Adam Reinherz
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July 1, 2026, 2:15 pm
Anti-Israel socialists rack up another primary upset in Colorado as Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent
Melat Kiros, who said that Oct. 7 was the “inevitable consequence of apartheid,” unseated Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary to represent Denver in Congress.
By Andrew Bernard | JNS
Yair Rosenberg, who writes The Atlantic's "Deep Shtetl" newsletter, was named to a new religion beat at The New York Times focused on Jewish American life. (Yair Rosenberg; Adam Jones/Wikimedia Commons)
July 1, 2026, 2:02 pm
New York Times hires Atlantic’s Yair Rosenberg to cover Jewish American life
The paper creates a new beat about Jews at a time of communal anguish and criticism of the Times’ coverage of Israel.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Image by BreakingTheWalls via iStock
June 30, 2026, 12:06 pm
Jewish Diaspora Movement seeks to decentralize Israel in Jewish life
New organization created by Jewish Voice for Peace members; two Pittsburgh-based groups have joined
By David Rullo
"Death to Zionism" was written in Yiddish on the CMU Fence earlier this month. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
June 30, 2026, 11:27 am
CMU Fence emblazoned with ‘Death to Zionism’
“It’s troubling that this is the third time in two weeks that language targeting the Jewish community has been on The Fence."
By David Rullo
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June 30, 2026, 8:44 am
JAA speaker series to demystify the end-of-life doula profession
Just as a birthing doula assists a woman with every step of the birth process, an end-of-life doula is a companion for a dying person every step of the way.
By Emma Riva
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 28: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends the 2026 Pride March in New York City. (TheStewartofNY/Getty Images)
June 29, 2026, 2:40 pm
Mamdani says ‘I can’t tell you I support’ Israel as a Jewish state
Israel’s consul general in New York responds by saying the mayor is “inciting and spreading hatred.”
By Kelly Hartog
The "Jew York Pride" group marches in the New York City Pride March on June 28, 2026. (Grace Gilson)
June 29, 2026, 2:31 pm
LGBTQ Jews face cheers and heckles at NYC Pride
The contrasting receptions of two Jewish contingents at Pride reflected the complex reality Jews face in LGBTQ spaces.
By Grace Gilson
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June 29, 2026, 1:26 pm
Independence Day event round-up
There are several celebrations planned around the city to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
By Octavia Liku
Community members gather at the interfaith event to discuss antisemitism on June 24 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 29, 2026, 12:24 pm
Interfaith leaders reflect on year of ‘reckoning with antisemitism,’ launch new book
“There is room for everybody in this work.”
By Octavia Liku
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses the crowd during the 'Get Out the Vote' rally at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on June 18, 2026. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
June 28, 2026, 4:35 pm
700+ US rabbis sign letter urging Mamdani to apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’
“Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent speech about pro-Israel civic participation is dangerous, unacceptable and beneath the office he holds,” the letter read.
By Grace Gilson
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