Democracy
City Controller Rachael Heisler speaks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on April 1. She will talk at Temple Ohav Shalom during the High Holidays. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 3, 2025, 10:39 am
Salisbury and Heisler champion democracy, allyship and safety at Jewish Federation forum
'Anytime you can get a group of folks in a room to actually be able to talk to people who are doing the work in government, that's incredibly key'
By Adam Reinherz
Yizhar Hess wants North American Jews to vote. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Livingston)
December 11, 2024, 10:16 am
Democracy in Israel requires voting in North America, says World Zionist Organization vice chair
Economics is one reason to vote. Post-war Israel is another
By Adam Reinherz
Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, left, is joined by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on Sept. 29. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 30, 2024, 12:23 pm
Sen. Bob Casey and Rep. Adam Schiff address Israel and rising antisemitism during Pittsburgh visit
In final weeks of election season, attention called to U.S.-Israel relations, attacks on Jewish students and need to preserve democracy
By Adam Reinherz
Community members listen and demonstrate on July 14. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 15, 2024, 1:16 pm
Nine months after hostages taken to Gaza, Pittsburghers keep demanding to ‘Bring Them Home’
Sundays in Squirrel Hill continue attracting demonstrators who say they won't stop until every hostage is returned
By Adam Reinherz
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov/)
March 5, 2024, 2:52 pm
Pittsburgh clergy deliver open letter to Rep. Summer Lee, denounce politician’s response to antisemitism
Congresswoman's 'divisive' words and actions prompt local Jewish spiritual leaders to unite
By Adam Reinherz
With reliance on scholarship, curricula address present concerns. (Photo by Marco Verch via Flickr at https://rb.gy/a4cdfa)
February 2, 2024, 4:47 pm
Classrooms Without Borders shares Israel-Hamas curricula, but some local educators can’t talk about it
New resources help teachers and students navigate the moment, but with knowledge comes difficulty
By Adam Reinherz
Sen. Bob Casey holds a stuffed animal and introduces himself to early childhood students during a name game song on Jan. 5 at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
January 8, 2024, 12:13 pm
Sen. Bob Casey visits JCC, weighs in on childcare, aging, antisemitism and Israel
Toddlers, choralists and conversation enable Pennsylvania's senior senator to experience community and leave inspired
By Adam Reinherz
Amitai Bin-Nun speaks into a megaphone during a Dec. 3 demonstration in Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 5, 2023, 11:03 am
Sundays in Squirrel Hill call for release of Hamas-held hostages
Sounds from the street include prayers, cries and demands that Hamas return an estimated 137 hostages to their families
By Adam Reinherz
Voting in Pennsylvania's primary isn't simply an issue of bringing matzah to the booth. (Photo by Lindsay D’Addato via Flickr at https://rb.gy/kmgpil)
November 17, 2023, 4:00 pm
Unless PA primary date moved from Passover, voters, candidates and polling places could face problems
An election coinciding with the Jewish holiday is presenting numerous concerns for local residents
By Adam Reinherz
Media by Sébastien Geuten, courtesy of flickr.com
March 15, 2023, 1:31 pm
Deepfakes, the media and the threat to democracy
Today, a generation of news reporters and writers have been indoctrinated in prestige journalism schools, where they are taught that promoting a “correct” narrative is acceptable.
By Dr. Eric R. Mandel
Some Conservative rabbis have removed the Prayer for the State of Israel from Shabbat services, joining others protesting on the street Israel's government policies. Photo by David Rullo
March 13, 2023, 12:54 pm
Local Israeli expats and others protest proposed judicial changes
“I’m very happy because we are mainly supporting, inspiring and encouraging our friends, families and all the others humans living in Israel,” Amos said.
By David Rullo
Tammy Hepps and Dan Bouk recreate a doorstop exchange between a census enumerator and local resident. Photo by Adam Reinherz
February 24, 2023, 5:19 pm
Historian and author take look at census, its uses and shortcomings
Through humorous reenactment and data review, Tammy Hepps and Dan Bouk offer insights into U.S. Census
By Adam Reinherz
Matti Friedman. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
February 6, 2023, 2:04 pm
Journalist Matti Friedman tells Pittsburghers keep eye on Israel — and remember politics aren’t everything
Conversation with local residents is chance for Canadian-Israeli journalist to sound alarm and clear misconceptions
By Adam Reinherz
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
March 25, 2020, 12:49 pm
Democracy in Israel is alive and well
Despite recent claims, there is no crisis in israel
By Oren Dobzinski and Anat Talmy
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