Kesher Pittsburgh
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Anti-Zionism
Jewish Diaspora Movement seeks to decentralize Israel in Jewish life
By David Rullo
New organization created by Jewish Voice for Peace members; two Pittsburgh-based groups have joined
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June 30, 2026, 12:06 pm
Jewish Diaspora Movement seeks to decentralize Israel in Jewish life
New organization created by Jewish Voice for Peace members; two Pittsburgh-based groups have joined
By David Rullo
"Rebecca" created by Leah Levenstein. Image courtesy of Leah Levenstein
July 2, 2021, 2:38 pm
Between agitation and calm is a Zentangle line
Practitioners of structured drawing illustrate its benefits
By Adam Reinherz
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April 30, 2021, 8:34 am
Kesher Pittsburgh launches anti-racism initiative
Nine-month cohort-based program built on foundation of love
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo from Flash90)
March 17, 2021, 9:37 am
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond
Keshira haLev Fife, a kohenet (Hebrew priestess), is the founder and leader of Kesher Pittsburgh, an independent, post-denominational Jewish community. (Courtesy of Keshira haLev Fife)
February 19, 2021, 12:49 pm
Innovative Jewish groups seek respect from the mainstream
Pittsburgher Keshira haLev Fife is among a group of innovators espousing broader paths to Jewish wisdom, “not just through the front door.”
By Gary Rosenblatt
Sara Stock Mayo (Photo provided by Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife)
December 2, 2020, 8:08 pm
Creating space for progressive voices
"It has to get political because we as American Jews must use our voices. We cannot just rage on social media or express concern on pulpits — we have to pray with our feet."
By Sara Stock Mayo
Congregation Beth Shalom's Rabbi Seth Adelson sounds a sock-covered shofar, while standing on Beacon Street in Squirrel Hill. Photo by Jim Busis
September 8, 2020, 10:20 am
Shofar blowing strategies revamped to address COVID-19 concerns
Rooftop blasts and parking lot performances are among tactics taken by local congregations
By Adam Reinherz
Kesher gathers in Frick Park for a reflective Yom Kippur walk. Photo provided by Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife
August 10, 2020, 6:12 pm
Kesher Pittsburgh innovates for the coming year
Changes include welcoming Sara Stock Mayo as co-leader beginning this High Holiday season.
By Adam Reinherz
Keshira haLev Fife blesses a child at a Kesher Shabbat service. Photo provided by Keshira haLev Fife
January 9, 2019, 4:32 pm
Studying community: Pittsburghers finding ways to worship beyond bounds of shul
About 35 percent of Jewish households here are affiliated with a community of worship. Almost half of those are not synagogues.
By Toby Tabachnick
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