education
Professor Daniel Chamovitz, president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Photo credit: Dani Machlis/BGU)
July 14, 2026, 5:15 pm
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev president comes home to Pennsylvania
First American-born president of an Israeli university
By Jarrad Saffren
Educators from Pittsburgh’s three Jewish day schools stand at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. (Photo courtesy of Classrooms Without Borders)
July 13, 2026, 9:39 pm
Israel trip gives Jewish day school educators opportunities to learn so they can teach
'Teachers need to understand what’s happening in Israel. They need to provide students with real information'
By Adam Reinherz
Community Day School students prepare food inside Our Giving Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)
July 2, 2026, 5:02 pm
Teen Tov brings partners together for increased teen engagement
'Teen Tov is yet another representation of the desire in our community to experience Judaism together, to be in community, to have teens coming together, being proud, and feeling supported'
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by 10'000 Hours/Getty Images)
June 26, 2026, 4:10 pm
Jewish day school enrollment is rising across denominations
A new report by Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools found enrollment gains across its North American network.
By Grace Gilson
Members of the National Education Association and allies in Congress rally outside Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing on February 12, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for National Education Association)
June 23, 2026, 4:45 pm
Feds open antisemitism investigation into National Education Association
An employment discrimination case alleges harassment of Jewish members at the country’s largest teachers union.
By Andrew Lapin
Educator Elizabeth Friedman sits inside her classroom at Winchester Thurston School. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Friedman)
June 4, 2026, 9:00 am
Getting to know: Elizabeth Friedman
Educator imparts guiding principle: 'What you focus on grows'
By Adam Reinherz
Sami Steigmann and StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Intern Sam Stavchansky (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 2, 2026, 1:46 pm
Holocaust survivor brings living history to local schools
Sami Steigmann recounts his experience navigating loss and leadership with Pittsburgh Public School students and community members.
By Octavia Liku
Nourishing children through pizza and study. (Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels)
May 7, 2026, 6:17 pm
Tikun Jr. brings Shavuot learning and community to young families
By designing a program predicated on bringing together younger Pittsburghers from various walks of Jewish life, Tikun Jr. strives to afford familiar social and educational benefits
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Mikę Uram has been tapped to become the ninth chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, seen at rear. (Courtesy JTS; background JTA)
May 4, 2026, 12:54 pm
Jewish Theological Seminary ‘breaks mold’ in naming campus innovator Rabbi Mike Uram as next chancellor
Uram does not hold a doctorate, in a departure for the Conservative Judaism flagship.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Rosanne Levine speaks on a panel during a visit to Germany. Photo courtesy of (Rosanne Levine)
May 4, 2026, 11:44 am
Germany trip offers Squirrel Hill resident insights on past and future
'True reconciliation can only happen if we acknowledge what has happened in the past and we do everything we can to make sure that it doesn't happen again'
By Adam Reinherz
Teens talk. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)
April 29, 2026, 4:16 pm
Teens invited to explore Israel and Jewish identity — and win prizes — at interactive May 17 event
Program aims to showcase 'meaningful ways to stay connected throughout the year'
By Adam Reinherz
A photo of Scarsdale High School in Scarsdale, New York. (Google Streetview)
April 21, 2026, 11:46 am
Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.
The incident in Scarsdale, New York, has drawn national attention.
By Grace Gilson
Visiting ancient sites afforded new insights to Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh Girls High School students. (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh)
March 6, 2026, 2:54 pm
Yeshiva students explore Jewish women’s legacy in Israel
Insights and connections achieved by learning 'on the road, on the go and in the field'
By Adam Reinherz
Students celebrate Rosh Chodesh and the start of a new month. (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh)
February 27, 2026, 5:23 pm
Shnas HaChinuch’s call to ‘teach’ still resonates 50 years later
No matter where one falls on the Jewish landscape, everyone — even children — bears a responsibility to teach others
By Adam Reinherz
Students participate in Inside Israel. (Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC)
February 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Pitt and CMU students create space for nuanced Israel discussions at Hillel JUC
'We can disagree respectfully, of course — but when we leave the room, we're still all students and we're all peers'
By Adam Reinherz
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