education
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
A ship docks in Tangier, Morocco. (Photo by Photo by Sasha P via Pexels)
February 15, 2026, 12:08 pm
From Dresden to Tangier to Pittsburgh: Survivor Jerry Guttman tells a story of escape and resilience
'You don't have to necessarily stay where you are just because you're there. There are opportunities'
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo courtesy of Hillel Academy)
February 11, 2026, 11:44 am
The lifelong impact of Jewish day school
"We get one chance to educate our youth — one window of time to show them Jewish values in action. Choosing a Jewish day school education is a powerful statement."
By Kira Sunshine
Community Day School head of school Casey Weiss and Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh principal and educational director Yikara Levari participate in the Prizmah’s Head of Schools Retreat in Houston. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)
February 6, 2026, 10:12 am
Local heads of school gain insight at Prizmah Conference
'Sometimes you need to leave the four walls of a classroom to see the bigger picture'
By Adam Reinherz
Scott Sokol, head of school at MetroWest Jewish Day School in Framingham, Massachusetts, leading morning circle, in 2019. (Courtesy of MWJDS)
February 2, 2026, 4:36 pm
Boston-area Jewish day school closing after 25 years, says model not ‘sustainable’
Currently, there are only about 20 students enrolled at MetroWest Jewish Day School, officials say.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Sledders enjoy the slopes at Frick Park during a beautiful Pittsburgh day. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
January 29, 2026, 11:29 am
Snow days, Zoom lessons and community efforts: How day schools weathered Fern
For school leaders, calling a 'snow day' isn’t always the easiest decision. Doing so, while braving recent conditions, reflects a communal climate
By Adam Reinherz
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