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Votes in the World Zionist Congress Elections determine the outcome of more than $1 billion. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)
March 31, 2025, 1:33 pm
OIC-Mizrachi representatives encourage Pittsburghers to vote in World Zionist Congress elections
With more than $1 billion up for grabs, listeners told to seize a democratic opportunity
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
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
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Joe Biden from his office in Jerusalem, Nov. 7, 2022. (Office of Benjamin Netanyahu.)
November 14, 2022, 12:12 pm
Jewish Pittsburghers react to Israeli election
“Only foolish people make predictions about Israeli politics,” said Rabbi Danny Schiff.
By David Rullo
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Joe Biden from his office in Jerusalem, Nov. 7, 2022. (Office of Benjamin Netanyahu.)
November 10, 2022, 11:08 am
Why Israelis like me voted in a right-wing government
I was a radical leftist in college, a member of SDS who demonstrated against the Vietnam War. But several years into my time in Israel, I had a rude political awakening.
By Sara Yoheved Rigler
The Pennsylvania House's proposed redistricting map. Image by Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
January 18, 2022, 11:58 am
RAC-PA works to influence new redistricted legislative maps
“It’s complicated, it’s difficult, it needs to be in the public eye."
By David Rullo
Judge gavel and scale in court. Library with lot of books in background. (Photo by simpson33 via iStock)
March 25, 2021, 11:54 am
Steven Diaz seeks seat on the bench
Mt. Lebanon resident running for magisterial district judge
By Adam Reinherz
Judge Maria McLaughlin is running for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (Photo by R.D. Gallego)
March 19, 2021, 12:37 pm
Jewish judge runs for state Supreme Court
McLaughlin: “It’s everyone’s office, it’s not mine...[I]t belongs to everyone in Pennsylvania, not just the ones who voted for me, not just the ones who got me elected. Everyone.”
By Jesse Bernstein
Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court. Photo by BrianAJackson via iStock
February 22, 2021, 1:33 pm
Albert Veverka seeks seat on the bench
Mt. Lebanon resident bases candidacy on expertise and outcomes
By Adam Reinherz
Judge gavel and scale in court. Library with lot of books in background. (Photo by simpson33 via iStock)
February 15, 2021, 8:47 am
Ilan Zur seeks seat on the bench
Squirrel Hill resident and attorney readies for May 18 primary
By Adam Reinherz
Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court. Photo by BrianAJackson via iStock
February 4, 2021, 10:21 pm
George Heym and Zeke Rediker seeking seats on the bench
Squirrel Hill residents and attorneys among those hoping to serve
By Adam Reinherz
Judge gavel and scale in court. Library with lot of books in background. (Photo by simpson33 via iStock)
February 1, 2021, 1:39 pm
Three local Jewish attorneys vie for seats on the bench
Jill Beck, Marc Daffner and Bryan Neft prepare for May 18 primary
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish Israelis seen in the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron in November 2019. Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images via JTA.org
January 1, 2020, 5:54 pm
Vying for seats at World Zionist Congress
Liberal newcomers like Peter Beinart hope to block Israeli settlements funding
By Ron Kampeas JTA
September 25, 2019, 12:05 pm
A ‘unity government’ cannot exclude religious parties
Yair Lapid advancing anti-religious political agenda
By Alex Traiman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seated second from left, leads a Likud faction meeting in the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem in July. (Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 18, 2019, 3:59 pm
Local Israelis react to April 9 election
Pittsburgh residents respond to Benjamin Netanyahu having likely secured his fifth term as prime minister.
By Adam Reinherz
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