High Holy Days
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29 2025. (Courtesy photo)
September 24, 2024, 10:39 am
Local Jewish institutions plan for safe and secure High Holiday season
Brokos said it’s prudent to hope for the best but plan for the worst.
By David Rullo
AJ Edelman (Photo by Eric Schramm photography)
September 24, 2024, 9:29 am
Israeli Olympic athlete trades his bobsled for the bimah during the High Holidays
“It takes extensive practice,” Edelman noted, “but eventually practice makes perfect. Or at least, practice makes better.”
By David Rullo
Chabad of Greenfield is holding High Holy Day services at a non-traditional location--an old PNC bank. Photo by David Rullo
September 20, 2022, 9:52 am
Congregations serve up a menu of options — some free — this High Holiday season
Synagogues hope to offer service alternatives for the entire community.
By David Rullo
Congregation Beth Shalom. File photo
September 19, 2022, 4:31 pm
Congregations find the right High Holiday balance between being welcoming and secure
Relationships are key to keeping worshipers safe at local synagogues
By David Rullo
Movie projector on dark background stock photo. Photo by fergregory/iStockphoto.com
September 16, 2020, 1:32 pm
Your COVID-19 High Holiday season movie guide
Stream Jewish classics, new and old, between the High Holidays
By David Rullo
Rabbi Eli Seidman blows a shofar outfitted with a surgical mask. Photo provided by JAA.
September 9, 2020, 11:06 am
JAA prepares for High Holidays
Celebrations go on with the theme "the same but different"
By David Rullo
Rabbi Aaron Bisno (File photo)
September 6, 2020, 1:57 pm
Pittsburgh rabbis preview High Holiday sermons
COVID-19, community and meaning are central themes
By David Rullo
The Beth El Congregation sanctuary, like many in Pittsburgh, will be empty this High Holiday season due to COVID-19 concerns. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 10, 2020, 1:34 pm
Local congregations ready for unusual High Holiday season
Most congregations are planning for online services, while some others are opening their doors with restrictions on the number of worshipers.
By David Rullo
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