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Past participants show Pittsburgh pride. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
July 26, 2024, 3:42 pm
Campus-based Maccabi Games coming to Pittsburgh next summer
The hallmark of Jewish youth sports is innovating and making Pittsburgh its first venue
By Adam Reinherz
Antisemitic statements were both chanted and displayed outside of an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning last spring. (Photo by David Rullo)
July 15, 2024, 3:10 pm
An alphabet soup of anti-Zionist groups operate around Pittsburgh
A handful of local organizations organize and promote most of the anti-Zionist activity in the city
By David Rullo
Israeli hostage posters were recently torn down and defaced at CMU and PItt. (Photo provided by Sofia Rubin)
November 7, 2023, 3:16 pm
Posters featuring Israeli hostages torn down, defaced at CMU and Pitt
“I feel like we’re all connected to the people that were taken hostage. If I were taken hostage, I would want people to see my face and know my name and what happened to me.”
By David Rullo
Shula Mola speaks during a demonstration in Israel. Photo by Tanya Zion-Waldoks
April 10, 2023, 8:31 pm
Ethiopian-born Israeli researcher and activist to speak at Pitt
By addressing Black identities in Israel, Shula Mola hopes to raise awareness and correct misunderstandings
By Adam Reinherz
Potluck partnered with Hillel JUC for a March 25 Shabbat dinner. Pictured (left to right): Andrew Firestone, Alexa Ambrosino, Joe Slomowitz, Robert Summers-Berger, Melissa Diamint, Ilana Tseytlin, Emma Stein, Naomi Brotman, Oliver Yao, Pranav Kaliaperumal, John Blair, Abby Batkhan. Photo provided by Joe Slomowitz.
April 11, 2022, 1:54 pm
Pitt students’ new app aims to create community, one meal at a time
“On Passover, we talk about inviting strangers or people who need to come and eat into our house. I think that’s what we’re trying to replicate with Potluck."
By David Rullo
The O, more formally known as Essie’s Original Hot Dog Shop, closed abruptly in late April after nearly 60 years in business. Photo by Jim Busis
April 29, 2020, 11:59 am
Saying goodbye to The O, a Pittsburgh institution
Late-night favorite closes its doors
By Justin Vellucci
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