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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
“The Aqueduct, Pittsburgh,” by Russell Smith, c. 1832, (from the collections of the Carnegie Museum of Art) shows the Pennsylvania Canal’s entrance in Pittsburgh.
August 26, 2024, 9:11 am
Going west
The Pennsylvania Canal and the founding of a Jewish community.
By Eric Lidji
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey remains committed to safety in the entire city. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 6, 2024, 1:22 pm
Mayor Ed Gainey: It’s all about safety
"At the end of the day we’re still one city,”
By David Rullo
(Photo by David Rullo)
April 28, 2024, 5:39 pm
2024 primary yielded some disappointment, some hope for Jewish Pittsburghers
“Give your money. Give your time. Give your shoe leather. Talk to friends."
By David Rullo
Photographs of local Jewish activist Bertha Rauh are included in the exhibit. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
March 27, 2024, 9:29 pm
New exhibit purposely tells incomplete story of women’s history in Pittsburgh
'There's so much more that's out there in the community, and the stories need to be brought to light.'
By Adam Reinherz
Frick Park is receiving historic designation following unanimous approval from City Council. (Photo by edenpictures via https://rb.gy/5s1bih)
March 8, 2024, 5:49 pm
City Council approves historic designation for Frick Park and B’nai Israel
Preservation allows people to 'learn their own ethnic and cultural history, and learn that of others'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi James Gibson. (Photo by Dale Lazar)
February 14, 2024, 5:10 pm
Rabbi James Gibson upholds civic responsibilities while ‘failing retirement’
Serving Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations is chance to create 'better, kinder, decent, just city'
By Adam Reinherz
Daniel Sokol loads his car. Photo courtesy of Daniel Sokol
October 24, 2023, 11:39 am
Behind the wheel of his Subaru, a Pittsburgh native helps in war
For Daniel Sokol, a smiling cicerone, war in Israel has prompted new turns
By Adam Reinherz
Rimon Training in the Jordan Valley. Photo by Israel Defense Forces via Flickr at https://rb.gy/tt4jt
October 23, 2023, 2:26 pm
Lone soldier parents preach solidarity, kindness, as children head to war
Searing period ignites pride, concern and commitment to care among Pittsburgh parents
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh community members demonstrate support for Israel during an Oct. 8, 2023 gathering at the Squirrel Hill branch of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 9, 2023, 12:44 pm
Pittsburghers in Israel and Israelis in Pittsburgh share fears, perspectives
Thousands of miles from home, responses offered
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers sees a future of hope for the Tree of Life Congregation. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
September 11, 2023, 12:00 pm
Tree of Life’s Rabbi Jeffrey Myers contemplates a post-trial Pittsburgh
“I think we’re still in the process of becoming."
By David Rullo
Hazzan Barbara Barnett plays guitar to children's enjoyment. Photo courtesy of Hazzan Barbara Barnett
August 10, 2023, 11:13 am
Pittsburgh newcomer Hazzan Barbara Barnett wants to make prayer more meaningful
'The thing that ties us all together — no matter what movement we are in — is the liturgy and the Torah'
By Adam Reinherz
The Talmud has 8 different genders. Something with which today's Jewish spiritual leaders are grappling. "The volumes of the first edition of the Bomberg Talmud." Photo by Tom Thompson, courtesy of flickr.com.
June 6, 2023, 11:22 am
A new generation of Jewish spiritual leaders confronts gender, identity
"If I had a crystal ball, I would say that in the next 50 years, Jewish leadership will be a majority/minority situation."
By David Rullo
Zoje Stage. Photo courtesy of Zoje Stage
March 3, 2023, 11:22 am
Author Zoje Stage’s ‘Mothered’ is pandemic nightmare
Energy vampires, terse exchanges and prolonged isolation pull readers into horrifying and familiar tale
By Adam Reinherz
Kaufmann's Store Clock. Photo by David Brossard via Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/16069488@N00/11345853545
December 5, 2022, 10:04 am
New book about Kaufmann family details regional and generational impact
Authors Marylynne Pitz and Laura Malt Schneiderman give readers new insights into beloved store and family
By Adam Reinherz
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