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Daphne Macedonia, right, leads a leads an icebreaker at Midwest Convention '25. (Photo courtesy of Daphne Macedonia)
June 24, 2025, 9:43 am
Now president of USY, Pittsburgh teen uses platform to transform movement
'I think right now is really a time for growth. It’s time to really start rebuilding'
By Adam Reinherz
A June 20 event is encouraging young adults to create community and explore connections to the Jewish State. (Photo by Markus Winkler via Pexels)
June 6, 2025, 4:13 pm
Shabbat Social brings Zionism to the forefront for young adults
Upcoming event encourages 'joyful conversation about what it means to be a Zionist and to have a connection to Israel'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by dragana991/iStockphoto.com
March 27, 2024, 11:52 am
Battling isolation: the impact of antisemitism on teens
As they witness acts of hatred and bigotry directed toward their community, they grapple with feelings of anger, confusion and alienation.
By Liron Lipinsky
Photo by Dobrila Vignjevic via iStock
January 10, 2022, 12:18 pm
CheckMates helps seniors connect and remain independent
Social isolation and loneliness pose a serious health risk in older adults. A local program combats those issues one call at a time.
By Adam Reinherz
Audrey Glickman and Joe Charny. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 12, 2021, 9:24 am
Single seniors, COVID-19 and the challenge of community engagement
28% of regional Jewish households consist of adult singles. 74% of those residents are above the age of 50, according to the 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study. How are adult singles engaging with Pittsburgh’s Jewish community?
By Adam Reinherz
Jessica Hammer and Chris Hall, and and their daughter Ada, are checking in on other members of Beth Shalom by phone during the COVID-19 crisis.Photo provided by Chris Hall
April 2, 2020, 8:29 am
Isolated but not alone, thanks to volunteers from area congregations
Visiting community members, however possible
By Justin Vellucci
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