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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
MANNA, a new take out kosher restaurant, offers signature sandwiches like the 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
Photo courtesy of 613 Deli
September 7, 2023, 4:09 pm
Ireland’s first kosher restaurant in decades attracts local Jews and non-Jewish celebrities
Deli 613 has been serving up a mix of local fare, such as salt beef sandwiches and chopped herring, alongside Israeli comfort food.
By Jacob Judah
Photo by sabinevanerp via Pixabay
September 7, 2023, 9:33 am
Community organizations must have our support to thrive
If the Pittsburgh Jewish community wants to maintain its viability, its members and its foundations must support its Jewish institutions
A JAA's resident's hands (Photo by Josh Franzos)
August 30, 2023, 10:02 am
JAA remains committed to Jewish values, even during times of change
In making this decision, we are committed to providing quality kosher meals.
By Louis Plung and Mary Anne Foley
During a recent meeting, Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld articulates the Vaad’s position concerning a decision by the JAA to offer non-kosher meals at Weinberg Terrace. Photo by David Rullo
August 24, 2023, 5:27 pm
Community members voice concern over JAA’s new non-kosher food option
“We’ve been working with them... to do the best we can to maintain whatever we possibly can that they will agree upon." — Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld
By David Rullo
Residents at Weinberg Terrace (Photo by Jim Busis)
August 16, 2023, 10:17 am
JAA to offer non-kosher meal option at Weinberg Terrace, AHAVA Memory Care
The organization’s Jewish identity and faith-based values are still at the heart of JAA’s mission, its board chair said.
By David Rullo
Drone shot of the JAA campus Image provided by the Jewish Association on Aging.
June 9, 2023, 10:44 am
Jewish Association on Aging redevelopment plans announced
Attorneys, architects and developers discuss future of JAA's Brown's Hill Road Campus
By Adam Reinherz
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