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The Chronicle presents 18 Difference Makers
By Toby Tabachnick
A spotlight on 18 individuals who embody tikkun olam — repair of the world — and encourage it among others.
Conservationists Chantal Bernicky and Noah Emhurt stand beside "Justice." (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
ArtClean mural prompts call for conservation and Pittsburgh connection
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by Chinnapong via iStock)
Life cycleJAA speaker series to demystify the end-of-life doula profession
By Emma Riva
Community members gather at the interfaith event to discuss antisemitism on June 24 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
AntisemitismInterfaith leaders reflect on year of ‘reckoning with antisemitism,’ launch new book
By Octavia Liku
Community Day School students prepare food inside Our Giving Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)
July 2, 2026, 5:02 pm
Teen Tov brings partners together for increased teen engagement
'Teen Tov is yet another representation of the desire in our community to experience Judaism together, to be in community, to have teens coming together, being proud, and feeling supported'
By Adam Reinherz
The latest antizionist post was painted on the CMU fence June 30, the fourth in less than a month. (Photo by Zev Adelson)
July 2, 2026, 1:25 pm
Raising the temperature: CMU Fence continues to stoke the fire of anti-Zionist hate
Anonymous actors promoting anti-Zionism paint CMU fence for a fourth time in less than a month
By David Rullo
Educator Daniel Singleton speaks to group of students at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh's permanent exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Singleton)
July 2, 2026, 11:20 am
Local Holocaust educator ‘builds connections’ at JFR Summer Institute
The five-day program traces the history of antisemitism, encouraging educators to exchange resources on the subject.
By Octavia Liku
July 2, 2026, 11:08 am
The Chronicle presents 18 Difference Makers
A spotlight on 18 individuals who embody tikkun olam — repair of the world — and encourage it among others.
By Toby Tabachnick
Conservationists Chantal Bernicky and Noah Emhurt stand beside "Justice." (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 1, 2026, 5:14 pm
Clean mural prompts call for conservation and Pittsburgh connection
'Just look up, pay attention, and ask yourself, ‘What is this? Do I know this?’'
By Adam Reinherz
Image by BreakingTheWalls via iStock
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
"Death to Zionism" was written in Yiddish on the CMU Fence earlier this month. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
June 30, 2026, 11:27 am
CMU Fence emblazoned with ‘Death to Zionism’
“It’s troubling that this is the third time in two weeks that language targeting the Jewish community has been on The Fence."
By David Rullo
(Photo by Chinnapong via iStock)
June 30, 2026, 8:44 am
JAA speaker series to demystify the end-of-life doula profession
Just as a birthing doula assists a woman with every step of the birth process, an end-of-life doula is a companion for a dying person every step of the way.
By Emma Riva
(Image by Jehan-Jehan via iStock)
June 29, 2026, 1:26 pm
Independence Day event round-up
There are several celebrations planned around the city to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
By Octavia Liku
Community members gather at the interfaith event to discuss antisemitism on June 24 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 29, 2026, 12:24 pm
Interfaith leaders reflect on year of ‘reckoning with antisemitism,’ launch new book
“There is room for everybody in this work.”
By Octavia Liku
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hollowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 26, 2026, 11:51 am
Tree of Life secures up to $18 million in financing from Allegheny County
Major construction on the site is expected to begin this fall.
By David Rullo
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors (Photo courtesy of the Friendship Circle)
June 24, 2026, 3:14 pm
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh
"There's a saying in the disability community — 'nothing about us without us.’"
By Octavia Liku
Mariposas Galácticas brought an anti-Israel message to their performance at the Three Rivers Art Festival. (Photo by Eva Gelman)
June 23, 2026, 11:33 am
Three Rivers Arts Festival performance marred with anti-Israel messaging
“This was a mistake, but the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust did not mean any harm,” he said.
By David Rullo
East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 22, 2026, 6:09 pm
East End Food Co-op’s board rejects boycott of Israeli-sourced products
“A boycott would not be consistent with our responsibility to steward the Co-op as a shared institution that serves all members equally and remains focused on its core mission.”
By David Rullo
Alex Kranjec (Photo courtesy of Alex Kranjec)
June 22, 2026, 2:07 pm
Mental health professionals sound alarm over antisemitism in psychology and social work
Workplace discrimination, double standards and the marginalization of Jewish students alleged
By Toby Tabachnick
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