Chabad at Pitt
EMPOWER will be housed at Chabad on Campus' new location at 220 Meyran Ave. (Photo by David Rullo)
November 18, 2024, 1:19 pm
‘The right initiative at the right time’
Chabad on Campus addresses students’ mental health needs
By David Rullo
Plenty of space for young Jewish leaders. (Photo courtesy of Chabad House on Campus)
October 6, 2024, 7:36 am
Sukkot on campus arriving with joy, concern and preparation
'We cannot lose focus on the joy and celebration of Sukkot, of being in community and celebrating our Judaism'
By Adam Reinherz
Students and community members held a counter-protest this week in response to the anti-Israel encampment at Schenley Plaza (Photo courtesy of Julie Paris)
April 28, 2024, 6:53 pm
In the face of antisemitism, Jewish resilience shines at Pitt
"We can give in to the fear that these encampments cause or proudly stand up, showing the world that we are the reason 'Never Again' is not just a slogan."
By Alitza Hochhauser
Hillel JUC visited Israel in 2019 as part of Birthright Israel before COVID-19 forced travel to stop. (Photo by Hillel JUC.)
January 9, 2024, 4:20 pm
Chabad at Pitt, Hillel JUC plan to take part in relaunched Birthright trips
“Birthright is one of the most transformative programs in the Jewish world to strengthen and broaden Jewish identity and personal connection to Israel,” he said.
By David Rullo
Aleeza Ben Shalom (Photo by Jamie Gordon)
September 29, 2023, 11:54 am
Netflix’s Jewish matchmaker aims to bring fun — and love — to Pittsburgh
Communitywide event is part storytelling, part stand-up comedy and part live matchmaking
By Toby Tabachnick
Students from University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne University on a 2018 Birthright trip. Future trips may include smaller numbers of students after Birthright Israel announced it would be cutting funding for the program. (Photo courtesy of Hillel Jewish University Center)
November 28, 2022, 2:40 pm
Pittsburgh university groups prepare for impact of Birthright cuts
“We appreciate and understand the economic realities, and we know that Birthright is doing all they can to provide students and young adults with the opportunity to go to Israel."
By David Rullo
Shira and Mendy Weinstein assemble Passover foods to distribute to students. Photo provided by Sara Weinstein
April 22, 2020, 10:53 am
Chabad on Campus continues to connect with students during pandemic
Chabad engages college kids caught on campus
By David Rullo
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