Palestine
Attendees fill the National Mall during a Nov. 14, 2023 "March for Israel." (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 15, 2023, 12:21 pm
Pittsburghers join historic ‘March for Israel,’ bring messages home
Speakers call to support Israel, reject antisemitism and return the hostages; participants stress need to 'show up'
By Adam Reinherz
"Empty Classroom" by Vincent In Motion is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
November 3, 2023, 9:49 am
Education, and war, frame disrupted semester abroad for Upper St. Clair teen
A semester in Israel promised insight. Weeks into the visit, a Pittsburgh teen experienced countless lessons
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh college students visit the Temple Mount. Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC
May 25, 2023, 7:34 pm
Pittsburgh college students gain perspectives on conflict during Middle East trip
Visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah offer 'instructive yet challenging' path toward nuance
By Adam Reinherz
Speakers Dennis Ross and Ghaith al-Omari, third and fourth from left, join students and staff at Hillel JUC. Photo by Adam Reinherz
February 13, 2023, 12:45 pm
Hillel JUC brings experts to Pitt to discuss Palestinian-Israeli conflict
College students enjoy dinner and discussion with Ambassador Dennis Ross and former Palestinian negotiator Ghaith al-Omari
By Adam Reinherz
Enes Kanter Freedom high-fives campers inside the Jerusalem YMCA. Photo courtesy of SoulShop Studios
August 5, 2022, 11:08 am
NBA player promotes peace in Israel while fulfilling Pittsburgh teaching
Inside a Jersualem gym, Enes Kanter Freedom and Tamir Goodman actualize a lesson conveyed in a Squirrel Hill classroom 25 years ago
By Adam Reinherz
"A Torn Emergence," by Jess Daninhirsch
June 3, 2022, 6:01 pm
A generation of young Jews see Israel differently, but educators are responding
There's a generational divide in attitudes toward Israel and Palestine. For educators, the goal is creating values-based conversations and getting students to appreciate subtlety.
By Adam Reinherz
Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks to the American Jewish Committee Global Forum. (Photo by Ron Sachs)
April 13, 2022, 11:08 am
No, Secretary Blinken, Palestinian terror is not ‘senseless’
By David Suissa
Pigeon Bagels supports various causes online and through hanging signage at their restaurant. Photo by Jim Busis.
June 15, 2021, 1:22 pm
Local bagel shop’s social media post stirs controversy
“We patronize the business. We’re happy to support small businesses in Pittsburgh, especially since COVID-19. And then she posted this.”
By David Rullo
Image via iStock
May 26, 2021, 4:10 pm
Future rabbis partly right, mostly wrong on Israel
There is barely a hint in the letter of a love for Zion
By Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie
Amit Shimshi's Iraqi grandfather in the Palmach, second from the right, top row. (Photo courtesy of Amit Shimshi)
May 26, 2021, 3:52 pm
Social media distorted my Israeli legacy
Jews were ethnically cleansed from Arab countries before World War II when Instagram didn’t exist
By Amit Shimshi
The 11,000 square-foot center is stunning and modern in design. Photo courtesy of Akko Center for Arts & Technology
May 20, 2021, 9:36 am
Israel in distress
When individuals and communities live in darkness it is difficult for them to imagine the light and to have a sense of a larger community.
By Mark Frank
Protestors gathered in Oakland with signs protesting Israel and its response to the current Palestinian conflict. Brian Burke believes America needs to stand in solidarity with Israel. Photo by David Rullo.
May 16, 2021, 5:40 pm
Separate rallies for Israel supporters, critics, held in Oakland on May 14
Pittsburgh Jews, Palestinians divided by Forbes Ave., ideology.
By David Rullo
Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks at the NAACP convention in Detroit, July 22, 2019. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images via JTA)
December 2, 2020, 3:37 pm
Rashida Tlaib removes tweet with ‘river to the sea’ phrase
The phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is associated with calls for Israel's elimination.
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
May 13, 2020, 10:33 am
Annexation is a mistake
Netanyahu's plan is criticized by center, left and right
Yousef Bashir speaks at Congregation Beth Shalom’s 2020 Speaker Series. Photo by David Rullo
March 12, 2020, 8:44 am
Palestinian American author recounts tale of redemption and healing
"Words of My Father" author speaks at Congregation Beth Shalom
By David Rullo
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