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The walls of Carl Fertman and Barb Murock's sukkah tell a decades-long story. (Photo courtesy of Carl Fertman)
Sukkot
Decorated, drawn on and filled with guests, Pittsburgh sukkahs share communal story
By Adam Reinherz
This is a way of being ‘very public about being Jewish, and about being proud of being Jewish. And I think that’s a wonderful thing that we want to celebrate’
Symbols of the Jewish holiday Sukkot with candle and wine glass (Photo by denisgo via iStock)
HolidaysFor Sukkot, raise a glass to natural wine
By Emma Riva
What looked from a distance like several innocuous mounds of dirt were actually unmarked graves, set apart from the rest of the cemetery. (Photo by Eric Lidji)
HistoryOn the ground with the Daughters of Israel
By Eric Lidji
CRC representatives are headed to Harrisburg to meet with legislators and state officials. (Photo by Kumar Appaiah, licensed as CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr)
AdvocacyPittsburgh faith communities join forces for advocacy day in Harrisburg
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival returns with purpose. (Photo by Esra Afşar via Pexels)
September 25, 2026, 3:13 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish Book Festival returns with aim to educate and entertain
During these 'polarizing times,' it’s important to hear from people who can promote thoughtful public conversation
By Adam Reinherz
What looked from a distance like several innocuous mounds of dirt were actually unmarked graves, set apart from the rest of the cemetery. (Photo by Eric Lidji)
September 25, 2026, 12:36 pm
On the ground with the Daughters of Israel
A notice for the Daughters of Israel Cemetery Association prompts an expedition to the First Podolier Independent Society.
By Eric Lidji
Glasses of rosé wine seen during a friendly party of a celebration. (Photo by gregory_lee via iStock)
September 25, 2026, 11:23 am
On Simchat Torah, a toast to learning about wine
Many people find it daunting to learn about wine, but there are many educational resources out there depending on what you’re looking for.
By Emma Riva
The walls of Carl Fertman and Barb Murock's sukkah tell a decades-long story. (Photo courtesy of Carl Fertman)
September 22, 2026, 10:59 pm
Decorated, drawn on and filled with guests, Pittsburgh sukkahs share communal story
This is a way of being 'very public about being Jewish, and about being proud of being Jewish. And I think that's a wonderful thing that we want to celebrate'
By Adam Reinherz
CRC representatives are headed to Harrisburg to meet with legislators and state officials. (Photo by Kumar Appaiah, licensed as CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr)
September 22, 2026, 1:36 pm
Pittsburgh faith communities join forces for advocacy day in Harrisburg
'Protecting religious freedom, opposing hate, and fostering civil society are priorities that are shared across faiths, nations and communities throughout Pennsylvania'
By Adam Reinherz
Tillie Ellovich and her son Philip in 1910, a few years after the family immigrated to Pittsburgh from their native Romania. (Photo courtesy of the Rauh Jewish Archives)
September 20, 2026, 10:48 am
Seven Romanishe organizations
Who were the Daughters of Israel Cemetery Association?
By Eric Lidji
Artist Roni Hen works from Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Roni Hen)
September 18, 2026, 3:35 pm
Getting to know: Roni Hen
'I create with inspiration from the things that I see'
By Adam Reinherz
Symbols of the Jewish holiday Sukkot with candle and wine glass (Photo by denisgo via iStock)
September 17, 2026, 1:04 pm
For Sukkot, raise a glass to natural wine
Sukkot is arguably one of the most social Jewish holidays, given its spirit of inviting all under the sukkah, so there’s almost no wrong answer for a Sukkot bottle.
By Emma Riva
Noah Wyle win the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Award for "The Pitt" at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Alberto Rodriguez/Deadline via Getty Images)
September 16, 2026, 12:01 pm
Noah Wyle wins an Emmy for playing one of TV’s most Jewish doctors
Jewish director and actor Rob Reiner was also awarded a posthumous Emmy.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Benjamin Pajak and Aaron Harris in Tiny Fugitives (Courtesy of Inaugural Entertainment)
September 14, 2026, 3:13 pm
Jewish sleepaway camp made them comedians, so they made a movie about it
"Tiny Fugitives" sees Johnny Knoxville and a crew of 12-year-olds run riot at Camp Fineman
By PJ Grisar
An excerpt of Psalms. (Photo by Joachim Schnürle via Pexels)
September 14, 2026, 2:33 pm
Jewish burial society seeks volunteers for ‘true loving kindness’
'You're helping someone and they can't repay you'
By Adam Reinherz
“On the Eve of Yom Kippur,” by Jakub Weinles (Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
September 11, 2026, 11:18 am
The origins of Yom Kippur
Some thoughts on "the holiest day of the year"
By Tim Miller
A CRC initiative seeks to develop future communal leaders. (Photo by Xhemi Photo via Pexels)
September 10, 2026, 10:24 pm
Vision CRC seeks to connect and empower next generation of community leaders
'We live in a hyper-polarized society and we're in a moment where we need leadership, especially young adult leadership'
By Adam Reinherz
Attendees of the Sept. 2 annual meeting observe renderings of Weinberg Terrace. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Association on Aging)
September 10, 2026, 9:25 am
Renovations planned for Weinberg Terrace
'We want to be able to have individuals coming out into comfortable spaces'
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish man in tallit blowing shofar outdoors, banner design. Rosh Hashanah celebration (Photo by Liudmila Chernetska via iStock)
September 9, 2026, 1:26 pm
The origins of Rosh Hashanah
"Hush, for the day is holy; do not be sad.”
By Tim Miller
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