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Libby Cohen in Laos. (Photo courtesy of Libby Cohen)
January 29, 2025, 8:46 pm
Getting to know: Libby Cohen
From English teacher in Indonesia to regional campus manager, Libby Cohen is on an educational quest
By Adam Reinherz
The JCC Choir performs at The New Riverview in July. Earl Parker is second from left. (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 24, 2025, 11:15 am
A costumed chorist: The unofficial organizer of the JCC choir
Earl Parker, 94, still has a song in his heart
By Abigail Hakas
Darrin Friedman. (Photo courtesy of Darrin Friedman)
January 8, 2025, 9:00 pm
Play and playwright push men to befriend more men
'Maybe we just don't have it all together, and we need the support of friends' — Darrin Friedman
By Adam Reinherz
Kate Louik. (Photo courtesy of Kate Louik)
January 6, 2025, 5:25 pm
Getting to know: Kate Louik
Commitment to inclusive education yields communal betterment and recognition
By Adam Reinherz
As part of election in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey Brodsky inscribes his name in a book of inductees. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Brodsky)
January 3, 2025, 4:13 pm
Getting to know: Jeffrey Brodsky
University of Pittsburgh professor, cell biologist, elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
By Adam Reinherz
Kimi Smuckler is headed to Barcelona as a member of the U.S. Youth National Futsal team. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Chow)
December 16, 2024, 1:46 pm
Keeping step with Kimi Smuckler reveals fast feet and proud identity
'My parents taught me and my brothers to be proud of our Jewish identity. And school makes sure that we're proud to be Jewish also'
By Adam Reinherz
David Pollock. (Photo courtesy of Ideality Communications)
November 22, 2024, 4:38 pm
After 50 years of law, attorney David Pollock looks to sing a familiar tune
'The goal is, how do we reach some kind of resolution that is going to be something the parties want to fulfill'
By Adam Reinherz
Alan Olifson performs at Arcade Comedy Theater (Photo by Handerson Gomes)
July 2, 2024, 10:20 pm
Getting to know: Alan Olifson
Software developer by day and comedian by night
By Kathleen Gianni
Dovid Taub and his dog Lizzy discuss the role of canines in the Exodus. (Photo courtesy of Dovid Taub)
March 1, 2024, 10:54 am
Getting to know: Dovid Taub
Animating puppeteer explores the Parsha, finds rabbinic writings and Alex P. Keaton
By Adam Reinherz
Participants enjoy an improv session. (Photo courtesy of 10.27 Healing Partnership)
February 22, 2024, 12:26 pm
Improv instructor wants Pittsburghers to pivot by adopting ‘yes, and…’
Miraculous two words 'open up a whole new way of being.'
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
Naama Perel Tzadok. (Photo courtesy of Naama Perel Tzadok)
February 11, 2024, 2:46 pm
Israeli composer explores roots, Yemenite experiences, while studying at Pitt
'My grandma was around this music-making, but her girls were not. My idea was to try and close this gap.'
By Adam Reinherz
Sam Skobel, right, joins a dancer during a recital. Photo courtesy of Sam Skobel
January 25, 2024, 11:07 am
Lawrenceville dance instructor will be honored for commitment to inclusion
Sam Skobel will receive the Shore-Whitehill Award from The Branch on Feb. 17
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Kara Tav, Ella Tav and Kovi Tav. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Kara Tav
January 12, 2024, 4:50 pm
Life of chaplaincy leads Rabbi Kara Tav back to Pittsburgh
Serving community is a 'gift and challenge.' Rabbi Kara Tav understands that better than most.
By Adam Reinherz
Jenny Jones. Photo courtesy of Jenny Jones
January 10, 2024, 8:04 pm
Getting to know: Jenny Jones
'I work in the Jewish community because I love it and I care'
By Adam Reinherz
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