local
In preparation of Oct. 27, a volunteer helps clean a cemetery. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association)
Oct. 27
Pittsburgh community prepares to mark eight years since synagogue shooting
By Adam Reinherz
Volunteering, study and commemoration afford community members ‘channels’ for meaningful engagement
BooksAuthor Nicholas Lemann to join the Chronicle Book Club
Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Leibel Lazaroff. (Photo provided by Leibel Lazaroff)
Chabad of the South Hills presentsBondi Beach survivor brings story of resilience to Pittsburgh
By David Rullo
One of the most famous pictures of Jews being rounded up by Nazi Germans during the Holocaust, this from the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in May 1943. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
EducationPittsburgh district defends ethnic studies course, doesn’t address materials comparing Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS
(Original photo by Photo by Cam Miller via Flickr at https://rb.gy/r2yato. Screenshot and composition by David Rullo)
October 27, 2026, 1:08 pm
University of Pittsburgh, Working Group on Antisemitism push back on criticism
The university called it categorically false “that Jewish members of our Pitt community — and especially Jewish students — did not have their perspectives included."
By David Rullo
Republican Challenger James Hayes believes he can unseat Rep. Summer Lee in Pennsylvania’s 12 District. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 27, 2026, 11:59 am
James Hayes believes in his path to victory in District 12
“I believe I can win,” he said.
By David Rullo
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting survivor Martin Gaynor speaks at the Oct. 19 United Against Hate Week press conference. (Photo by David Rullo) 
October 27, 2026, 11:50 am
Pittsburghers unite to combat hate
Hate "leads to a dark, desolate place that destroys individuals who permit themselves to be taken over by" it, Gaynor said.
By David Rullo
Teens, parents, medical professionals and staff of Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh participate in an Oct. 21 program. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 26, 2026, 4:45 pm
Friendship Circle encourages teens and parents to talk about drugs — and to continue talking
'If we don't allow ourselves to have conversations that just feel normal and casual, everything is going to feel like a big secret'
By Adam Reinherz
One of the most famous pictures of Jews being rounded up by Nazi Germans during the Holocaust, this from the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in May 1943. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
October 23, 2026, 5:24 pm
Pittsburgh district defends ethnic studies course, doesn’t address materials comparing Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto
Pittsburgh Public Schools also stated that it “does not train students to become political activists or require them to adopt particular political positions.”
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS
An upcoming event will help local businesswomen create community. (Photo by jacoblund via iStock)
October 23, 2026, 4:30 pm
Jewish women entrepreneurs create group with intent to connect and grow
This is an opportunity for women to 'benefit and share from each other'
By Adam Reinherz
Some of the mosaic tiles exhibited in “From Darkness to Light: Expressing Hope through Mosaic Art” (Photo courtesy of David Kalla)
October 23, 2026, 1:16 pm
Mosaic exhibition honors Pittsburgh shooting victims and brings message of hope
Exhibit on display at Congregation Beth Shalom
By Deborah Weisberg
Unified Religious School students pose with 3-D printed sukkahs. (File photo)
October 23, 2026, 7:28 am
Unified Religious School brings Dara Horn’s teachings on Jewish identity to students
Goal is for students to leave classroom 'feeling aware and empowered'
By Adam Reinherz
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Photo by Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
October 22, 2026, 2:47 pm
Pennsylvania bill would add Gaucher disease to newborn screening panel
"Gaucher is the most prevalent inherited genetic disorder among people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent."
By Toby Tabachnick
One of the most famous pictures of Jews being rounded up by Nazi Germans during the Holocaust, this from the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in May 1943. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
October 21, 2026, 10:05 pm
Pittsburgh school’s ethnic studies class assigns article on Gazans being trapped ‘like the Warsaw Ghetto’
“Pittsburgh parents deserve complete transparency, intellectually honest instruction and an assurance that their children’s education is being guided by academic excellence rather than ideological objectives."
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
Yedidya Harush stands next to boxes of matzah made in his matzah bakery in Netivot on April 8, 2024. (Photo by Maya Zanger-Nadis/Times of Israel)
October 20, 2026, 1:24 pm
Oct. 7 survivor and IDF reservist brings story of heroism to Pittsburgh
"This is the least we could do to help protect the state of Israel.”
By David Rullo
Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Leibel Lazaroff. (Photo provided by Leibel Lazaroff)
October 20, 2026, 1:10 pm
Bondi Beach survivor brings story of resilience to Pittsburgh
Leibel Lazaroff to appear in Pittsburgh Nov. 3
By David Rullo
Ben Raanan. (Photo provided by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)
October 20, 2026, 1:02 pm
‘Hadestown’ actor credits Jewish upbringing for his love of singing
“It’s crazy being at this level with these people and holding my own,” he said.
By David Rullo
A New Year's party brings connections and laughter at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh's Memory Café. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
October 19, 2026, 3:38 pm
Older adult programming offers researchers and participants opportunities to learn
'We're going to be able to help guide and share information that we have'
By Adam Reinherz
Miriam Udel (Photo by Sarah Woods)
October 19, 2026, 9:30 am
Miriam Udel, prominent scholar of Yiddish literature, comes to Pittsburgh
Udel hopes her role as darshanit helps more audiences access Yiddish texts and be curious about the past.
By Emma Riva
Load More