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The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)

Painting hate

Jewish woman pleads guilty to antisemitic vandalism at Chabad of Squirrel Hill

By David Rullo

Lubit will pay nearly $11,000 in restitution as part of her plea agreement

BooksJoin the Chronicle Book Club!

By Toby Tabachnick

Becki Toth and Allan Snyder are part of Front Porch Theatrical’s production of “Baby” May 16-25 at the New Hazlett Theater. (Photo by Deana Muro)

Musicals that matterFront Porch Theatricals opens 2025 season

By David Rullo

Yuval Raphael, representing Israel with the song "New Day Will Rise," parades during the flag ceremony before the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images via JNS)

MusicIsrael’s Yuval Raphael takes second place in Eurovision

By Steve Linde

May 18, 2025, 10:57 am

Israel’s Yuval Raphael takes second place in Eurovision

“I’ve never felt so victorious in my life,” said the Israeli singer and Nova massacre survivor.

By Steve Linde

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a business session with the nation’s governors in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 21, 2025. (Credit: Joyce N. Boghosian/White House)

May 18, 2025, 9:34 am

Trump names 4 Orthodox rabbis among advisors of his new Religious Liberty Commission

Two Jewish activists at right-wing advocacy groups are also among the 26 advisors.

By Grace Gilson

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

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

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

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

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

Like many American Jews, Pope Leo XIV is a big fan of baseball. The outfield video board displays a congratulatory message for him at the Chicago White Sox's Rate Field on May 9, 2025. (Abigail Dean/Getty Images)

May 13, 2025, 8:29 pm

We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews. But he could be just the pope for us.

A Jewish professor at a Catholic university makes the case for optimism.

By Ethan Schwartz

Senator John Fetterman briefs reporters at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. (Photo by Alex Traiman/JNS)

May 13, 2025, 8:17 pm

John Fetterman’s health and how to read the mainstream media

The senator’s post-stroke support of Israel infuriated left-wing staffers and the press, which went from covering up his disability to claiming that he was unfit for office.

By Jonathan S. Tobin