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People hold pictures of Israeli hostages during a vigil on the National Mall, July 23, 2024. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
February 4, 2026, 10:47 am
With the last hostage released, is American Jewish unity over?
Without that common concern, are even deeper rifts our future?
By Rob Eshman
David Knoll, left, joins Laura Cherner and City Controller Rachael Heisler at the Pittsburgh Pride Parade. (Photo courtesy of David Knoll)
January 2, 2026, 3:40 pm
David Knoll to lead Federation’s Community Relations Council
'I'm going to try and bring together people with clarity, humility and purpose. That's my main thing. There's no ego. I'm here for the betterment of Jewish Pittsburgh and Greater Pittsburgh'
By Adam Reinherz
Community members gather at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill for a pre-Passover seder with the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
December 8, 2025, 10:39 am
JCC’s Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement looks toward future with growth as goal
'The work remains critical — more critical than ever — and our commitment to that work remains steadfast'
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh JCC CEO Jason Kunzman and YMCA CEO Amy Kienle discuss the 'Unity in Community' collaboration. (Photo courtesy of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh)
November 3, 2025, 4:27 pm
Partnership between JCC and YMCA aims for ‘Unity in Community’
'When we do this, and do it in an intentional way, we improve the possibility for collaboration and understanding'
By Adam Reinherz
A decorative rock left outside the Tree of Life building on Oct. 27, 2022. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 17, 2025, 9:03 am
Community encouraged to keep creating meaning and memory as Oct. 27 approaches
Seven years later, it's still a perfect time to come together
By Adam Reinherz
Cooper Feiner, left, was one of 100 Jewish graduate students to participate in the D.C. summit. (Photo courtesy of Cooper Feiner)
September 26, 2025, 11:50 am
Pitt law students empowered by D.C. Jewish leadership summit
'Anytime you can get groups of Jewish professionals together, it's going to be a really informative and amazing experience'
By Adam Reinherz
With costs rising, increased usage of Squirrel Hill Food Pantry and changes to SNAP program underway, JFCS staffers worry about Pittsburghers' access to food. (Photo by Klaus Nielsen via Pexels)
September 4, 2025, 9:50 am
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry celebrates 25 years while facing surging demands
For more than quarter-century, local institution has ensured Pittsburghers do not go hungry. Along with marking milestone, staff hope community recognizes present and looks ahead
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh creates opportunities to engage with the Pittsburgh Jewish community. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
September 4, 2025, 9:27 am
One year in
Strengthening community, confronting challenges and building a Jewish future
By David Heyman
There are plenty of common spaces for residents to gather in JAA’s new personal care residence. (Photo courtesy of JAA)
August 25, 2025, 8:51 pm
JAA unveils new senior residences, centered on community and Jewish values
“The idea is an intentional desire to create community," Plung said.
By David Rullo
Jewish teen athletes join social media influencer Montana Tucker to dance on Aug. 4 during the Opening Ceremonies of the JCC Maccabi Campus Games. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 5, 2025, 12:58 pm
Jewish pride shared, tributes paid at JCC Maccabi Campus Games Opening Ceremonies
'The power of this moment isn't just what we have built; it is what we have believed'
By Adam Reinherz
Shabwawe Quinn proudly shares images of her family. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 25, 2025, 3:57 pm
Bygone days preserved, bound together, during photo album workshop in Squirrel Hill
'This takes you back...There can be good and bad, but the good outweighs the bad'
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh creates opportunities to engage with the Pittsburgh Jewish community. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
July 25, 2025, 2:48 pm
Jewish Federation announces more than $7.6 million in allocations
'It's important to know that an organization here in Pittsburgh has raised dollars and is then putting them into the community in places that serve both the Jewish community and the Pittsburgh community as well'
By Adam Reinherz
A Duquesne Light truck drives down Phillips Place in Squirrel Hill on May 6. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 8, 2025, 5:50 pm
After the storm, Phillips Place residents left in the dark
'In the future it may not just be Phillips Place. It may not be my house. It could be someone else’s house'
By Adam Reinherz
Beth VanderStoep and Justin Regan are eager about creating community. (Photo courtesy of Beth VanderStoep)
March 5, 2025, 9:28 pm
Moishe Pod residents seek to grow young Jewish community
'Our goal is to meet people wherever they are'
By Adam Reinherz
Members of the Aponte Ortiz family gather after arriving in Pittsburgh. JFCS is continuing to work with refugees and immigrants like the Aponte Ortiz family, despite a federal stop work order. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
November 25, 2024, 4:22 pm
After arriving from Colombia, family’s integration eased by local Jewish community
Immigration process brought Aponte Ortizes to Pittsburgh. Together with community, they're creating a home
By Adam Reinherz
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