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Karen Wolk Feinstein retires from Jewish Healthcare Foundation
By Toby Tabachnick
“I leave this role with immense pride in what we accomplished together, gratitude for the relationships that have enriched my life, and confidence in the future of the organization.”
Hans Jonas (Photo courtesy of the Jonas family)
In memoriamRemembering Pittsburgh photographer Hans Jonas
By Deborah Weisberg
Israeli violinist Roni Shitrit and Turkish pianist Izem Gurer perform at the Blairsville Chamber Music Society concert in Nov. 2025. (Photo courtesy of Blairsville Chamber Music Society)
MusicBooming from Blairsville: Chamber music festival returns
By Adam Reinherz
From left: AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman in conversation at the AJC Global Forum June 2. (Courtesy of American Jewish Committee)
BipartisanshipSens. Fetterman, McCormick address American Jewish Committee’s Global Forum
By David Rullo
​Karen Wolk Feinstein (Photo by Savannah Butler)
June 12, 2026, 10:30 am
Karen Wolk Feinstein retires from Jewish Healthcare Foundation
“I leave this role with immense pride in what we accomplished together, gratitude for the relationships that have enriched my life, and confidence in the future of the organization.”
By Toby Tabachnick
Attendees enjoy a June 8 concert featuring cantors, choirs and other dedicated singers. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 11, 2026, 5:18 pm
‘Psalm Enchanted Evening’: Interfaith voices join in song at Cantors Assembly gathering
Music’s ability to move people and tell stories cuts across 'so many different backgrounds and religions'
By Adam Reinherz
Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
June 10, 2026, 2:22 pm
Man who threatened local official sentenced
Region experiences other antisemitic incidents
By David Rullo
(Photo by Ridofranz via iStock)
June 10, 2026, 11:29 am
JAA unveils pilot program to support family caregivers
Funded by a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the program intends to provide caregivers with the training and support necessary to aid their loved ones.
By Octavia Liku
Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein addressed the Sydney Jewish community during a three-day mission six months after the Bondi Beach shooting. (Photo provided by Jeff Finkelstein)
June 9, 2026, 10:01 am
Pittsburgh representatives visit Bondi Beach 6 months after terror attack
“All you want is never again,” she said. “Never again should any family have to go through this kind of trauma and tragedy.”
By David Rullo
Israeli violinist Roni Shitrit and Turkish pianist Izem Gurer perform at the Blairsville Chamber Music Society concert in Nov. 2025. (Photo courtesy of Blairsville Chamber Music Society)
June 8, 2026, 5:02 pm
Booming from Blairsville: Chamber music festival returns
Nearly 200-year-old borough, located 42 miles east of Pittsburgh, set to welcome top talent
By Adam Reinherz
From left: AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman in conversation at the AJC Global Forum June 2. (Courtesy of American Jewish Committee)
June 8, 2026, 10:58 am
Sens. Fetterman, McCormick address American Jewish Committee’s Global Forum
“It’s what Pennsylvania expects — and I trust him,” McCormick said. “I trust him more than anyone in the Senate.”
By David Rullo
Hans Jonas (Photo courtesy of the Jonas family)
June 6, 2026, 10:47 pm
Remembering Pittsburgh photographer Hans Jonas
Hans Jonas died May 1, four months into his 100th year, leaving a vast body of work that his daughter is cataloguing.
By Deborah Weisberg
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Christine Donohue addresses the Jewish Women’s Foundation at its annual meeting on June 3 at Beit Kulanu. (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 5, 2026, 1:23 pm
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice speaks on the importance of women’s leadership at JWF event
"Leadership, perseverance, and commitment"
By Octavia Liku
June 5, 2026, 10:44 am
Chronicle wins 11 national Jewish press awards for outstanding work
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle recognized for excellence in journalism
By Toby Tabachnick
Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman and Frances Lasday stand outside the site of Shoresh. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman)
June 4, 2026, 6:07 pm
Shoresh seeks to blend coffee, community and Jewish life in Greenfield
'This is the space to get people together'
By Adam Reinherz
Educator Elizabeth Friedman sits inside her classroom at Winchester Thurston School. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Friedman)
June 4, 2026, 9:00 am
Getting to know: Elizabeth Friedman
Educator imparts guiding principle: 'What you focus on grows'
By Adam Reinherz
Wearing sunglasses Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney Joshua Smith address press reporters after Brokaw accepted a plea deal for littering in relation to the distribution of antisemitic flyers. (Photo by David Rullo) 
June 3, 2026, 3:15 pm
White supremacist claims ‘Jews didn’t like what was on the flyer’
Ohio man pled guilty to littering in case related to antisemitic literature distributed in Pittsburgh
By David Rullo
Sami Steigmann and StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Intern Sam Stavchansky (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 2, 2026, 1:46 pm
Holocaust survivor brings living history to local schools
Sami Steigmann recounts his experience navigating loss and leadership with Pittsburgh Public School students and community members.
By Octavia Liku
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
June 2, 2026, 9:47 am
Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
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