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Roy Yesharim and Ohad Seelenfreund embrace on Sept. 9 at Hillel JUC. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
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Two survivors of Nova festival tell Pitt students to focus on healing, love
By Adam Reinherz
‘If we keep looking for the good we’ll find it’
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A caregiver stands by a window. (Still courtesy of 'Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters')
CaregivingFilm and Sept. 17 discussion to broaden awareness of caregiving
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Mendel and Chana Friedman with baby Batya (Photo courtesy of Bnai Emunoh Chabad)
HomecomingBnai Emunoh Chabad welcomes Mendel and Chana Friedman to its staff
By Justin Vellucci
Federation board chair Jan Levinson speaks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh annual meeting on Sept. 11. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 12, 2024, 4:43 pm
Following ‘difficult’ year, Federation calls for hope during annual meeting
'Despite the immense damage, both mental and physical in Israel and in Jewish Pittsburgh, we continue to remain a resilient community'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Deborah Zecher will combine her love of Torah and cabaret during her artist-in-residency at Temple Sinai Sept. 20 and 21. (Photo provided by Deborah Zecher)
September 12, 2024, 3:33 pm
All the world’s a stage for Rabbi Deborah Zecher
Pittsburgh native brings cabaret and Torah to Temple Sinai
By David Rullo
Roy Yesharim and Ohad Seelenfreund embrace on Sept. 9 at Hillel JUC. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 12, 2024, 11:14 am
Two survivors of Nova festival tell Pitt students to focus on healing, love
'If we keep looking for the good we’ll find it'
By Adam Reinherz
Temple Emanuel of South Hills Holocaust Memorial Garden contains ashes and dirt from Auschwitz-Birkenau. (Photo by David Rullo)
September 10, 2024, 12:52 pm
Temple Emanuel celebrates 20th anniversary of its Holocaust Memorial Garden
"Why is a Holocaust memorial garden pertinent today? Because if we don’t remember, who will,” he asked.
By David Rullo
Rona Kaufman is producing videos that she hopes will, in part, reclaim the history and importance of Zionism as part of Jewish identity. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
September 10, 2024, 12:34 pm
Duquesne law professor works to make a difference, one video at a time
“I have no interest in spreading propaganda. I am interested in sharing the factual story of the Jewish people...and what Israel is doing during the war.”
By David Rullo
Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania board members Marla Werner (center left) and Sue Berman Kress (center right) stand with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis (left) and Gov. Josh Shapiro (right). (Photo provided by Sue Berman Kress)
September 10, 2024, 12:27 pm
Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania expands its impact
“It called for a new moment of getting involved, that we could no longer sit on the sidelines and wring our hands,” she said.
By David Rullo
A caregiver stands by a window. (Still courtesy of 'Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters')
September 9, 2024, 1:28 pm
Film and Sept. 17 discussion to broaden awareness of caregiving
'People don't often know what it means to be a full-time caregiver, which leads to a lot of others in the community just really not understanding the issues'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Mendel and Chana Friedman with baby Batya (Photo courtesy of Bnai Emunoh Chabad)
September 9, 2024, 10:32 am
Bnai Emunoh Chabad welcomes Mendel and Chana Friedman to its staff
“It’s new and exciting — there are a lot of new opportunities."
By Justin Vellucci
Shanny and Almog are joined by Federation's Shinshinim Coordinator Moran Tuti, center. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 6, 2024, 10:34 am
Shinshinim arrive in Pittsburgh eager to serve community
'Especially this year, I think it's very important for Jewish people all over the world to be united'
By Adam Reinherz
Hillel Academy celebrated the grand opening of the Yitzy Sutofsky Campus on Sept. 1. (Photo by David Rullo)
September 4, 2024, 3:46 pm
Hillel Academy celebrates the grand opening of the Yitzy Sutofsky Campus
“He embodied the mission of the school and was someone who was also a great athlete. He loved Torah, loved learning and was a role model and inspiration to a lot of people.”
By David Rullo
More than 300 community members gathered at the JCC in Squirrel Hill to mourn the murder of six hostages in Gaza last week (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 4, 2024, 10:03 am
Hundreds turn out for Pittsburgh vigil after 6 hostages murdered in Gaza
Vigil at JCC brings together diverse group of community members in solidarity
By Toby Tabachnick
Two Jewish students were recently attacked near the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh (Photo by Notyourbroom, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
September 3, 2024, 3:42 pm
Community reacts to attack on Jewish students at Pitt
Law enforcement does not believe incident to be a hate crime
By David Rullo
An Aug. 29 event at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock welcomed a discussion about gun violence and safety. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 3, 2024, 12:49 pm
Faith leaders recall gun violence, hoping to prevent future tragedy
'There is no safe house of worship in the U.S. anymore'
By Adam Reinherz
Two Jewish students were recently attacked near the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh (Photo by Notyourbroom, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
August 31, 2024, 9:56 pm
Pitt students attacked on their way to Shabbat services
Attacker was wearing a keffiyeh
By Toby Tabachnick
Microphone and headphones. (Photo by Patrick Breitenbach via Flickr at https://rb.gy/aiz3qj)
August 30, 2024, 11:48 am
Lend your ear to Pittsburghers’ podcasts
Across the globe, Pittsburghers are producing hours of content. Listen up
By Adam Reinherz
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