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Israel at 70
June 1, 2018, 9:32 am
Reflections on Israel at 70
The Jewish Chronicle invited leaders from a broad swath of the greater Pittsburgh Jewish community to offer their thoughts and reflections surrounding the historic milestone.
April 27, 2018, 9:18 am
Heroes of the Haganah: These three soldiers left Pittsburgh to fight for Israel
In the 1940s, David Ben-Gurion called on Jewish soldiers to come fight for the fledging Jewish state. Hundreds of American soldiers, several from Pittsburgh, heeded the call.
By
Toby Tabachnick
April 27, 2018, 9:18 am
Steel City shlichim recall past service with pride
Many shlichim, or emissaries, have spent times in the city building bridges between Pittsburgh and Israel. Here, some reflect on their experiences in celebration of Israel at 70.
By
Adam Reinherz
April 27, 2018, 9:17 am
Refusenik jailed in attempted hijacking in 1970 offers inspiring message
Rabbi Josef Mendelevich was one of 15 Soviet Jews who hatched a plan to hijack a plane after being denied permission to immigrate to Israel.
By
Adam Reinherz
April 27, 2018, 9:06 am
Supporting Israel can be the same as supporting local
Here's where you can find Israeli manufactured products — think clothes, jewelry and Bamba — in local stores.
By
Adam Reinherz
April 27, 2018, 9:06 am
Pittsburgh celebrated Israel at 70 with dance, study, games — and food
From Israeli food and wine tastings to competing to make the best mini Western Wall from Legos, the Pittsburgh community pulled out all the stops to celebrate Israel's 70th year.
By
Toby Tabachnick
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