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Students participate in Inside Israel. (Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC)
February 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Pitt and CMU students create space for nuanced Israel discussions at Hillel JUC
'We can disagree respectfully, of course — but when we leave the room, we're still all students and we're all peers'
By Adam Reinherz
University of Pittsburgh students Amelia Morrison and Mackenzie Hoskinson help out in the kitchen during a Nov. 13 Challah for Change event. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 21, 2025, 9:03 am
Blending flavors and friendship, Challah for Change yields sweetness for local college students
'It’s a really welcoming environment for anyone on campus who wants to come and just create challah, buy challah and give back to the community'
By Adam Reinherz
Sami Weiss is Greek Life & IACT Coordinator at Hillel JUC. (Photo courtesy of Sami Weiss)
August 22, 2025, 10:27 am
Getting to know: Sami Weiss
Jewish professional arrives on campus hoping to bolster community within community
By Adam Reinherz
A sign informs participants. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 10, 2025, 5:41 am
Teamwork and preparation kept JCC Maccabi Campus Games safe and joyful
'What we didn't want to do was make people look like they're coming through a military base with people all around them'
By Adam Reinherz
Plenty of space for young Jewish leaders. (Photo courtesy of Chabad House on Campus)
October 6, 2024, 7:36 am
Sukkot on campus arriving with joy, concern and preparation
'We cannot lose focus on the joy and celebration of Sukkot, of being in community and celebrating our Judaism'
By Adam Reinherz
Illustrated by her yard signs, Rebecca Wells should have been an unlikely subject of antisemitic hate. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 18, 2024, 11:55 am
Local Jewish community targeted with another round of antisemitism
"I think what we’re seeing at a micro-level in this city is, Israel is synonymous with Zionism, which is synonymous with Jew hatred."
By David Rullo
Pitt colleagues and friends Abdesalam Soudi and Jennifer Murtazashvili promote compassion and trust during a Dec. 5 , 2023, event on campus. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 8, 2023, 1:53 pm
Pitt promotes community of compassion, invites others to follow
'We have a calling to disagree with each other. But what we can't do is dehumanize each other. We have to have compassion.'
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh's four teen shinshinim speak during the Oct. 19 program at Flagstaff Hill. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 20, 2023, 10:45 am
Hundreds gather in support of Israel at Oakland vigil
After personal connections to war shared, attendees told to engage local politicians: 'It is really important for you to continue to stand up for Israel, even when it gets hard'
By Adam Reinherz
Cloaked in Israeli flags, students showed support for Israel on Oct. 9, 2023, in Oakland. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 10, 2023, 1:27 pm
Local Jewish college students host rally in support of Israel
Public gathering champions Israel, buttresses young adults and tells world 'we're not willing to back down when people threaten us'
By Adam Reinherz
College students are all smiles before enjoying an evening of matzah with 400 friends. Photo courtesy of Chabad on Campus
September 14, 2023, 5:22 pm
Jewish groups on campus collaborate to expand engagement
Partnership between Chabad on Campus and Hillel JUC models beneficial Jewish life
By Adam Reinherz
Poet and painter Judith Robinson. (Photo courtesy of Judith Robinson)
April 13, 2022, 7:59 pm
Poet Judith R. Robinson reflects on articulate and artful life
Oakland resident offers insight on words, images and meaning
By Adam Reinherz
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