Hillel Academy
April 16, 2024, 11:39 am
Police respond to several incidents targeting local Jewish institutions
Community members urged to contact law enforcement, Federation if they view antisemitic activity
By David Rullo
Casey Weiss (Photo courtesy of Casey Weiss)
January 17, 2023, 12:29 pm
Getting to know: Casey Weiss
"It’s not every day talented people like Casey fall into Hillel Academy … She’s charismatic, and she cares about the kids. She wants them to do well.”
By Justin Vellucci
STEAM station at the Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University (Photo courtesy of the Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University)
August 9, 2022, 12:14 pm
STEAM education gaining steam across Pittsburgh’s middle and high schools
Independent schools throughout Pittsburgh, including Jewish day schools, are stressing the growing importance of STEAM in a well-rounded education.
By Justin Vellucci
(Stock image via Pixabay)
February 28, 2022, 10:35 am
Masking requirements easing in Pittsburgh’s Jewish institutions
CDS, Hillel Academy and the JCC are among those institutions easing masking mandates.
By Justin Vellucci
Community Day School (Photo by David Rullo)
January 18, 2022, 11:08 am
Winter woes: Day schools struggle through staff shortages and sickness
“It’s been a rolling basis, so some are in, others cycle out,” she said. “It’s a little bit of a conveyor belt.”
By David Rullo
Community Day School (Photo by David Rullo)
January 10, 2022, 10:58 am
COVID continues to strike Pittsburgh’s day schools
School leaders work to keep doors open while keeping children and staff safe.
By Justin Vellucci
Hillel Academy, like other local and national day schools and religious schools, has struggled to find teachers over the last several years. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
December 3, 2021, 11:17 am
COVID outbreaks hit day schools and childcare centers
Outbreaks are under control, say school officials
By Justin Vellucci
Community Day School (Photo provided by Community Day School)
November 29, 2021, 12:05 pm
Pooled testing adds layer of COVID protection in day schools
"Our routine testing was able to identify a COVID-19 case here at CDS before it would have likely been detected otherwise."
Sonja Wimer teaches her Hillel Academy students, socially distanced and wearing masks. Photo provided by Sonja Wimer.
April 12, 2021, 10:37 am
One teacher’s pandemic year
Despite initial fear and worry, Sonja Wimer said the school year has gone well, thanks to protocol and science.
By David Rullo
(Photo by Polina Tankilevitch via Pexels)
March 22, 2021, 1:17 pm
Day school staff on their way to full vaccination
“I just was filled with a lot of joy and gratefulness, gratitude."
By Justin Vellucci
Anthony Sage serves as a security guard each Saturday at Congregation Poale Zedeck. Photo provided by Anthony Sage.
February 8, 2021, 11:57 am
PZ security guard has deep connections to community he protects
“The running joke is that I could probably be Jewish by now,” he said. “I’ve been assimilated into the culture."
By David Rullo
The Berelowitz children were fully engaged in their virtual classrooms at Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh during Spring 2020. Photo courtesy of Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh
December 27, 2020, 6:15 pm
‘Like a roller coaster’: Jewish students grapple with changes to school routines
Many students are suffering a loss, even if they are outwardly showing signs of coping well.
By David Rullo
Hillel Academy, like other local and national day schools and religious schools, has struggled to find teachers over the last several years. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 25, 2020, 9:17 am
Jewish day schools’ fall semester plans include steps to combat COVID-19
Each school has developed guidelines and strategies, in conjunction with the Department of Education, to combat further spread.
By David Rullo
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