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Squirrel Hill Dunkin' no longer possesses kosher certification. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
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Not so sweet: Kosher certification ends at Squirrel Hill Dunkin’
By Adam Reinherz
‘It felt good to have a mainstream brand like Dunkin’ be kosher in our neighborhood…Our community felt seen and supported that we had this place to go to’
Squirrel Hill Dunkin' no longer possesses kosher certification. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 1, 2026, 1:50 pm
Not so sweet: Kosher certification ends at Squirrel Hill Dunkin’
'It felt good to have a mainstream brand like Dunkin’ be kosher in our neighborhood...Our community felt seen and supported that we had this place to go to'
By Adam Reinherz
Mondays Brewing Company's ingredients and brewing process have been certified as kosher by the Vaad Harbonim of Pittsburgh. (Photo provided by Sam Fee) 
April 14, 2026, 11:35 am
Something kosher is on tap at Mondays Brewing Company
“I feel like we can provide a real option," Fee said.
By David Rullo
A new kosher shopping option will soon be available in Squirrel Hill--Murray's. (Image courtesy of Murray’s Market)
November 18, 2025, 9:08 am
Murray’s Market readying to welcome Pittsburgh’s kosher community — and beyond
“It’s going to be a one-stop shop that has everything,” Glassner said.
By David Rullo
An Elegant Edge New York burger with pastrami. (Photo provided by Elegant Edge)
August 20, 2025, 4:34 pm
New kosher and halal dining options coming to CMU
Dry-brined ribeye steak, Peruvian chicken and more
By Toby Tabachnick
Photo by EvgeniyShkolenko/iStock
August 11, 2025, 12:13 pm
Inmate’s request for kosher meals denied amid complicated questions of faith
“It’s imperative that a person who needs kosher food should be able to request it,” he said.
By David Rullo
Kosher milk production in the United States has largely relied on government oversight as a crucial component. (Getty Images)
April 25, 2025, 1:31 pm
Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question?
The Orthodox Union reported “off the hook” calls after revelations this week that federal testing of milk was being suspended.
By Philissa Cramer
L'Chaim to finding the perfect place. (Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels)
November 1, 2024, 3:32 pm
Picking a place for the perfect Pittsburgh party
These three Pittsburgh places promise patrons great spaces and customizable offerings
By Adam Reinherz
An Elegant Edge New York burger with pastrami. (Photo provided by Elegant Edge)
July 2, 2024, 3:42 pm
MANNA offers kosher made-to-order, takeout food
Earth Based, Heavenly Taste
By David Rullo
UPMC Children’s Hospital Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Evan Isenberg holds two items from the hospital’s expanded kosher and halal offerings. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 16, 2024, 11:56 am
UPMC Children’s Hospital expands kosher, halal offerings
"Providing some options and listening to the different populations, I think that’s the goal here.”
By David Rullo
Yehuda Gutman is opening Bella's, Pittsburgh's newest kosher restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Yehuda Gutman)
March 21, 2024, 4:22 pm
New kosher restaurant in Squirrel Hill will serve shawarma, falafel and some memories
While honoring his late mother, Yehuda Gutman starts new chapter in Pittsburgh's kosher story
By Adam Reinherz
A Bundt cake creation at Nothing Bundt Cakes (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Palashoff)
February 20, 2024, 1:00 pm
Nothing Bundt Cakes in East Liberty gets kosher certification
From Feb. 20 to 24 , the East Liberty location will mark a grand opening with “community days” discounts to school staff members, health care workers, military personnel and more.
By Justin Vellucci
Photo by Tambako The Jaguar via Flickr at https://rb.gy/mcpqlm
December 29, 2023, 4:39 pm
Pittsburgh, Israel, food and mental health: top stories of 2023
A year of reporting offered familiarities and surprises. Here's a look at Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle's top stories of 2023
By Adam Reinherz
Karen Gusky and other Pittsburgh Jewish community members have concerns about the JAA's new kosher policy. (Photo provided by Karen Gusky)
October 10, 2023, 12:17 pm
JAA’s new dining plan met with skepticism from some community members
“The Jewish community are the ones that gave money in the first place because Weinberg Terrace was a kosher place. … Why do I have to go to Cleveland or New York or Florida?”
By David Rullo
Drone shot of the JAA campus Image provided by the Jewish Association on Aging.
October 3, 2023, 10:00 am
JAA addresses community concerns and revamps kosher dining option
“We’ve worked with the VAAD on a process that food will be able to be plated and served on real plates and use real silverware instead of plasticware or containers."
By David Rullo
Mike Moses, Zebra Lounge manager, and Judah Cowen. Photo courtesy of Judah Cowen
September 8, 2023, 10:10 am
Pittsburgh’s kosher options grow on campus
Increasing kosher options 'helps people make Pittsburgh their home'
By Adam Reinherz
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