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Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner (left) stand with attorneys Efrem Grail, Carolyn McGee and Ronald Hicks, StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein after the defeat of a BDS referendum that would have asked Pittsburgh residents to bar the city from doing business with the State of Israel. City Council has introduced ordinances to stop similar referendums to alter the city's Home Rule Charter. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
February 19, 2025, 4:43 pm
Not On Our Dime submits petition to place anti-Israel referendum on May ballot
“We stand with our community, our elected officials and all those who reject efforts to sow division.”
By David Rullo
Julie Paris speaks at a Feb. 3 public hearing in favor of City Council's anti-BDS referendums. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 7, 2025, 12:44 pm
Mayor Gainey signs one anti-BDS referendum question
Allows the other to be added to May ballot without signature
By David Rullo
Jeremy Kazzaz speaks at a Pittsburgh City Council hearing in favor of legislation meant to blunt a referendum by Not On Our Dime. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 5, 2025, 10:04 am
Pittsburgh must not be a pawn for ideological extremists
This May, voters will have a chance to send a message.
By Jeremy Kazzaz
Share Torah Rabbi Yitzi Genack addresses members of Pittsburgh City Council during a public hearing in favor of legislation meant to blunt the impact of Not On Our Dime’s BDS referendum. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 4, 2025, 6:46 pm
City Council passes anti-BDS legislation
Ordinances await Mayor Ed Gainey's signature for inclusion on May ballot
By David Rullo
Urban war expert John Spencer (pictured with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu) was in Pittsburgh to meet with Jewish community leaders and local officials. (Photo provided by John Spencer)
February 3, 2025, 12:25 pm
Urban war expert John Spencer brings pro-Israel message to Pittsburgh
“Israel does everything reasonable and feasible or ever imagined to protect civilians in warfare in Gaza,” he said.
By David Rullo
Shawn Brokos, director of community security for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, speaks about white supremacy groups and ideologies during an active shooter training at Congregation Poale Zedeck in Squirrel Hill, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
January 31, 2025, 5:03 pm
Federation’s community security director provides annual security assessment
"I see some unknown challenges ahead but also see us as a community rising up and tackling those challenges.”
By David Rullo
Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon on stage at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. (Photo by Jim Busis)
January 14, 2025, 1:55 pm
Mayor Gainey’s ‘Building Bridges’ event marred by distribution of anti-Israel flyers
“We are representing the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement, and we are supporting each other and working together to build a better future for both people,” he said.
By David Rullo
Not On Our Dime volunteers stand outside the Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle attempting to gather signatures for a referendum that would force Pittsburgh to divest from Israel. (Photo by David Rullo)
January 7, 2025, 1:03 pm
Anti-Israel activists renew BDS referendum initiative
Not On Our Dime hopes to block the city of Pittsburgh from doing business with Israel
By David Rullo
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
December 9, 2024, 4:22 pm
County Controller Corey O’Connor says he will announce candidacy for mayor
Advance word came during meeting at New Riverview Apartments
By David Rullo
Bhavani Patel and Julie Paris stand in front of the Hindu Jain Temple. Photo by Adam Reinherz
December 4, 2024, 10:48 am
The dangers of divisive labels: Why Democrats must recenter an inclusive vision
Democrats must recommit to the principles that made the party a beacon of hope for so many.
By Bhavini Patel
Members of the Aponte Ortiz family gather after arriving in Pittsburgh. JFCS is continuing to work with refugees and immigrants like the Aponte Ortiz family, despite a federal stop work order. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
November 25, 2024, 4:22 pm
After arriving from Colombia, family’s integration eased by local Jewish community
Immigration process brought Aponte Ortizes to Pittsburgh. Together with community, they're creating a home
By Adam Reinherz
L'Chaim to finding the perfect place. (Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels)
November 1, 2024, 3:32 pm
Picking a place for the perfect Pittsburgh party
These three Pittsburgh places promise patrons great spaces and customizable offerings
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/books-in-black-wooden-book-shelf-159711/
October 29, 2024, 9:28 am
New chapter for Pittsburgh Jewish book festival
Between Nov. 10-13 and again on Nov. 20, Pittsburghers can hear readings from celebrated writers
By Adam Reinherz
A memorial outside the Tree of Life building after the Oct. 27, 2018, attack (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 22, 2024, 5:57 pm
In memory of the 11
We are distressed that Pittsburgh, which claimed to be “stronger than hate” back then, is still grappling with antisemitism.
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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