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Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses the 11th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit. (Photo by David Rullo)
Opinion
‘Genocidal Josh’ and the dangerous normalization of antisemitic rhetoric
The normalization of online hate can and has inspired antisemites to commit violent and deadly acts.
Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses the 11th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 24, 2025, 11:03 am
‘Genocidal Josh’ and the dangerous normalization of antisemitic rhetoric
The normalization of online hate can and has inspired antisemites to commit violent and deadly acts.
Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner (left) stand with attorneys Efrem Grail, Carolyn McGee and Ronald Hicks, StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein after the defeat of a BDS referendum that would have asked Pittsburgh residents to bar the city from doing business with the State of Israel. City Council has introduced ordinances to stop similar referendums to alter the city's Home Rule Charter. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
March 12, 2025, 4:36 pm
In praise of heroes
Pittsburgh is fortunate to have so many capable people who are committed to the well-being of our city and the safety of its Jewish constituents.
In 2024, Allegheny County Council weighed a resolution calling for President Joe Biden to endorse a cease-fire in Israel's war against the terrorist organization Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
December 30, 2024, 4:13 pm
Optimism in the face of anxiety
As the secular new year begins, we see many reasons for hope.
A memorial outside the Tree of Life building after the Oct. 27, 2018, attack (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 22, 2024, 5:57 pm
In memory of the 11
We are distressed that Pittsburgh, which claimed to be “stronger than hate” back then, is still grappling with antisemitism.
A partial list of the victims of Hamas' terrorist attack on Oct. 7 taken from a vigil held outside of the JCC. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 9, 2024, 9:37 am
On Oct. 7, we saw who stood with us
We applaud the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Julie Paris, Rep. Dan Frankel, Rabbi Aaron Meyer and others who have publicly condemned the Lee/Gainey/Innamorato statement.
Jews around the world celebrate with Rosh Hashanah with apples and honey while off from work. Photo by Samuel, courtesy of Flickr.com.
September 25, 2024, 10:29 am
A year of challenges, a year of strength
We have seen the strength of our community, its determination and its courage.
Khaled Mashaal, member of Hamas's political bureau, speaks to Kuwaiti podcaster Ammar Taqi on January 16, 2024 (Video screenshot via The TImes of Israel)
September 11, 2024, 9:37 am
US should seek Khaled Mashaal’s extradition
Qatar’s willingness to serve as a safe haven for terrorists has been an uncomfortable sticking point in its relations with the West
Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner (left) stand with attorneys Efrem Grail, Carolyn McGee and Ronald Hicks, StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein after the defeat of a BDS referendum that would have asked Pittsburgh residents to bar the city from doing business with the State of Israel. City Council has introduced ordinances to stop similar referendums to alter the city's Home Rule Charter. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
August 21, 2024, 10:39 am
We cannot give up the fight
It is antisemitic to deny the Jewish people the right to self-determination and to live in peace without the threat of genocide.
Interfaith leaders say a group prayer at the Tree of Life groundbreaking. (Photo by Dale Lazar)
June 26, 2024, 1:16 pm
Tree of Life’s mission to uproot antisemitism couldn’t come at a more critical time
One of Tree of Life’s core missions is to uproot antisemitism and other identity-based hate.
Anti-Israel encampment at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning on June 3 (Photo by David Rullo)
June 6, 2024, 10:13 am
At a time of rising antisemitism, we need moral clarity from our elected officials
"The goal posts setting the bounds of acceptable anti-Israel speech seem to be shifting, trending toward the normalization of antisemitism, and we are greatly concerned."
Allegheny County Council voted on a cease fire resolution introduced by Bethany Hallam and co-sponsored by Anita Prizio and Dan Gryzbek. (Photo by David Rullo)
March 13, 2024, 10:57 am
Lessons from Allegheny County Council
We must be vigilant in correcting misinformation about Israel, whenever and wherever we hear it.
In 2024, Allegheny County Council weighed a resolution calling for President Joe Biden to endorse a cease-fire in Israel's war against the terrorist organization Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 28, 2024, 10:26 am
Allegheny County Council should reject a cease-fire resolution
Allegheny County Council's focus should be on local issues, not foreign affairs
Hope. (Photo by vallgall, courtesy of flickr.com)
December 28, 2023, 11:29 am
Clinging to hope
But still, one thing we have learned in the last half decade is that almost anything can happen.
By Toby Tabachnick
November 8, 2023, 12:04 pm
Jews worldwide haven’t been this fearful in living memory
Amid an unprecedented level of antisemitism globally, Jewish media outlets across the world come together today to publish a joint editorial on the fear — and unity — felt by our readers. The project — a first in Jewish history — was conceived by the Jewish News in London and organized in partnership with The Jerusalem Post.
A view of the Tree of Life synagogue, which housed three congregations, New Light, Dor Hadash and Tree of Life, photographed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Squirrel Hill. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
October 25, 2023, 11:07 am
Now more than ever, the need for ‘grassroots love’
Small acts of lovingkindness can bring some light and goodness into this dark and desperate time.
By Toby Tabachnick
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