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Paul Drindell drives a Hebrew Institute bus carrying, among others, Dr. Solomon Abrams (left), future executive director of the Institute and his brother, Dr. Ellis Abrams (extreme right), c.1922. (Photo courtesy of Hebrew Institute of Pittsburgh Photographs, Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center)
This reproductive health clinic shares the same spot as the old Hebrew Institute
By Adam Reinherz
The building on Wylie Avenue, which now houses the Allegheny County Health Department's STD-HIV/AIDS clinic, was originally home to a center for Jewish education.
John Wascavage, as Gordon Michael Schwinn (foreground), with, from left, Becki Toth, as Mimi Schwinn, David Ieong, as the Minister, Pierre Mballa, as Dr. Jafar Berensteiner, and Lauren Marie Medina as Nancy D. (Photo by Deana Muro)
May 17, 2018, 4:19 pm
Front Porch Theatricals takes its hat off to life in ‘A New Brain’
The show focuses on using "trauma to create something beautiful," as it tells the story of a composer's brush with mortality.
By Toby Tabachnick
Paul Drindell drives a Hebrew Institute bus carrying, among others, Dr. Solomon Abrams (left), future executive director of the Institute and his brother, Dr. Ellis Abrams (extreme right), c.1922. (Photo courtesy of Hebrew Institute of Pittsburgh Photographs, Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center)
May 17, 2018, 4:17 pm
This reproductive health clinic shares the same spot as the old Hebrew Institute
The building on Wylie Avenue, which now houses the Allegheny County Health Department's STD-HIV/AIDS clinic, was originally home to a center for Jewish education.
By Adam Reinherz
Singer Netta Barzilai waves to the audience at Altice Arena in Lisbon after Israel’s song “Toy” is announced winner of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. (Photo by Pedro Gomes/Getty Images)
May 14, 2018, 10:22 am
After Eurovision win, Jerusalem gears up to strut stuff on world stage
The win means Israel has the right to host next year's finals, which gives the city a chance to show a friendlier side but could mean coughing up big bucks.
By Joshua Davidovich / Times of Israel
Netta Barzilai, who represented Israel in the Eurovision contest, won the competition Saturday night. (Screenshot from YouTube)
May 14, 2018, 10:14 am
Israel’s Netta Barzilai wins Eurovision 2018
Barzilai's song "Toy" brings the first place victory to the Jewish state for the first time in 20 years.
By Malkah Fleisher
In the show, which runs through May 13 at the New Hazlett Theater, Anne Frank is played by Madeline Dalesio. Actor Somerset Young plays Peter van Daan. (Photo by Laura Slovesko)
May 10, 2018, 2:21 pm
Prime Stage Theater’s ‘Anne Frank’ is a sensitive retelling of cautionary tale
The show will run through May 13 at the New Hazlett Theater on the North Side and uses an adaptation of the book, “The Diary of a Young Girl," which premiered on Broadway in 1955.
By Toby Tabachnick
Saul Kaufman celebrated his 100th birthday at North Versailles Bowling Center two weeks ago. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 27, 2018, 9:16 am
Pins and punchlines are no match for Saul Kaufman
Kaufman, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, can still rack up a turkey and a score of 162 in a bowling game.
By Adam Reinherz
Part of the cover of Ben Frank's new book "A Travel Guide to Jewish Europe: Fourth Edition." (Photo courtesy of Ben Frank)
April 19, 2018, 1:57 pm
Jewish sites, history focus of travel book by former Pittsburgher
The fourth edition of Ben Frank's "A Travel Guide to Jewish Europe" covers 20 countries and offers references for kosher lodging options, memorial sites and museums.
By Toby Tabachnick
"Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel." (Photo courtesy of Film Pittsburgh)
April 19, 2018, 1:55 pm
JFilm Festival offers Jewish-themed films exploring culture, politics, humanity
The 25th annual festival, which runs from April 26 to May 6, will feature 20 films — mostly Pittsburgh premieres.
By The Chronicle Staff
A view of the vineyard at Yarden Golan Heights Winery. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)
April 5, 2018, 11:33 am
Passover isn’t Passover without food and (Israeli) wine pairings
Nearly every Jewish holiday puts food and wine at the center of the celebration. A good meal, however, is certainly incomplete without a fine wine to go along with it.
By Eliana Rudee
The exhibition at River Plate’s museum includes six illustrated soccer balls. This one was by Gustavo Nemirovsky. (Photo by Tabare da Ponte/Courtesy of “No Fue un Juego”)
April 5, 2018, 11:12 am
A stadium in Buenos Aires is hosting an exhibit on soccer during the Holocaust
The exhibit, which will be on display until a month before the start of the World Cup, tells the harrowing stories of teams and individuals who played the sport.
By JTA Reports
Not quite chips and salsa but a seasonal substitute for March Madness and the opening of baseball season. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 4, 2018, 3:58 pm
Shmurah matzah taste test: What makes the best bread of affliction?
Not all shmurah matzah are created equal.
By Adam Reinherz
Alex Bregman’s manager expects the young slugger to get even better. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
April 4, 2018, 3:50 pm
Alex Bregman is baseball’s next Jewish star
The 24-year-old from Albuquerque, New Mexico helped guide the Houston Astros to their first World Series title — and has plans to do it again.
By Hillel Kuttler
Sammy Ferber, right, with Kaleb Wells.(Photo courtesy of RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Credit Carol Rosegg, 2017)
March 29, 2018, 10:25 am
Jewish actor takes lead in ‘Rent’ 20th anniversary tour
Sammy Ferber plays Mark Cohen, a filmmaker who creates a documentary that becomes the basis for "Rent" itself. The show is at Heinz Hall through April 1.
By Toby Tabachnick
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, second from left, joins a Mimouna celebration in Ashdod in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
March 29, 2018, 10:20 am
Moroccan Jews punctuate Passover with sweets and hopeful blessings
The day following Passover is celebrated as Mimouna, a recognition of friendly relations between Jews and Muslims that is recognized with a feast of sweets, nuts and fruits.
By Dan Schere
Pieter Heijs shows his product at his Hollandia Matzes factory in Enschede, the Netherlands, March 19, 2018. (Photo by Cnaan Liphshiz)
March 23, 2018, 11:48 am
How matzah became a household item for non-Jews in the Netherlands
One factory produces about 40 million matzah crackers annually for a community of non-Jews who swear by it as their breakfast bread of choice.
By Cnaan Liphshiz
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