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JHF President and CEO Karen Wolk Feinstein speaks at a workshop regarding home-delivered meals for older adults. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Healthcare Foundation)
June 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
From startup to standard-bearer: Karen Wolk Feinstein reflects on 35 years at JHF
'The number one thing is interpersonal relationships...Build them far and wide, and keep them alive'
By Adam Reinherz
Mukades Gend (Photo by Sharyn Rubin)
April 7, 2026, 5:42 pm
From Germany to Squirrel Hill: Student finds connection to Jewish roots at JAA
“It’s about wanting to feel the tradition and culture of my ancestors. I feel like so much got lost over time because of the Diaspora; I want to take back a little of that.”
By Deborah Weisberg
Ellie Greenwald (Photo courtesy of Hadassah)
February 4, 2026, 1:27 pm
Duquesne cybersecurity analyst chosen for Hadassah Evolve Leadership Fellowship
Pittsburgher Ellie Greenwald tapped for leadership role
By Emma Riva
Sami Weiss is Greek Life & IACT Coordinator at Hillel JUC. (Photo courtesy of Sami Weiss)
August 22, 2025, 10:27 am
Getting to know: Sami Weiss
Jewish professional arrives on campus hoping to bolster community within community
By Adam Reinherz
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
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