Getting to Know
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
Eddie Shaw sits in a Squirrel Hill coffee shop. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 31, 2025, 6:51 pm
Getting to know: Eddie Shaw
Squirrel Hill artisan lives life of meaning while continuing time-honored exercises
By Adam Reinherz
After living abroad, Sadie Hilf recently accepted a position with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Sadie Hilf)
December 25, 2025, 8:24 am
Getting to know: Sadie Hilf
'The Jewish community is as strong as its people...We've been here for 3,000 years, and we'll be here for another 3,000 years, as long as there's leaders in every generation that take up that mantle'
By Adam Reinherz
Sami Weiss is Greek Life & IACT Coordinator at Hillel JUC. (Photo courtesy of Sami Weiss)
August 22, 2025, 10:27 am
Getting to know: Sami Weiss
Jewish professional arrives on campus hoping to bolster community within community
By Adam Reinherz
Libby Cohen in Laos. (Photo courtesy of Libby Cohen)
January 29, 2025, 8:46 pm
Getting to know: Libby Cohen
From English teacher in Indonesia to regional campus manager, Libby Cohen is on an educational quest
By Adam Reinherz
Kate Louik. (Photo courtesy of Kate Louik)
January 6, 2025, 5:25 pm
Getting to know: Kate Louik
Commitment to inclusive education yields communal betterment and recognition
By Adam Reinherz
As part of election in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey Brodsky inscribes his name in a book of inductees. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Brodsky)
January 3, 2025, 4:13 pm
Getting to know: Jeffrey Brodsky
University of Pittsburgh professor, cell biologist, elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
By Adam Reinherz
Moshe Marvit. Photo courtesy of Moshe Marvit
November 4, 2024, 3:42 pm
Getting to know: Moshe Marvit
Local attorney with 'dream job' wants workers to know more about their rights
By Adam Reinherz
Alan Olifson performs at Arcade Comedy Theater (Photo by Handerson Gomes)
July 2, 2024, 10:20 pm
Getting to know: Alan Olifson
Software developer by day and comedian by night
By Kathleen Gianni
Dovid Taub and his dog Lizzy discuss the role of canines in the Exodus. (Photo courtesy of Dovid Taub)
March 1, 2024, 10:54 am
Getting to know: Dovid Taub
Animating puppeteer explores the Parsha, finds rabbinic writings and Alex P. Keaton
By Adam Reinherz
Jenny Jones. Photo courtesy of Jenny Jones
January 10, 2024, 8:04 pm
Getting to know: Jenny Jones
'I work in the Jewish community because I love it and I care'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Emily Meyer. Photo by Tracy Brien
October 2, 2023, 8:34 pm
Getting to know: Rabbi Emily Meyer
The South Hills resident is a visiting rabbi at Temple Ohav Shalom in Allison Park.
By Adam Reinherz
A selection of flavorful roasted vegetables for Rosh Hashanah (Photo courtesy of Adam Lemieux)
September 26, 2023, 1:21 pm
Getting to know: Chef Adam Lemieux
The Community Day School parent has launched his own catering company, preparing food in the kitchen of Temple Sinai.
By Justin Vellucci
Rabbi Meir Tabak (right) and Dan Butler at the 2023 NCSY Garden Sizzler. (Photo by Sandy Riemer)
August 23, 2023, 10:11 am
Getting to know: Rabbi Meir Tabak
“If you don’t have a smile yet, we’d like to put one on for you.”
By David Rullo
Ellie Feibus (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
July 7, 2023, 5:08 pm
Getting to know: Lillian (Ellie) Feibus
My favorite part about the job...is working with educators who are truly passionate about children and truly passionate about what they do."
By Abigail Hakas
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