Rabbi Aaron Bisno
Rabbi Aaron Bisno (left) and the Rev. Jonathon Jensen (Photo by Fred Roth)
April 7, 2026, 4:06 pm
How one Pittsburgh church shows up for its Jewish neighbors
An upcoming service will "name antisemitism plainly, offer intercession for those who continue to live with its wounds, and ask for courage and faithfulness in our shared life as neighbors."
By Toby Tabachnick
City Controller Rachael Heisler speaks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on April 1. She will talk at Temple Ohav Shalom during the High Holidays. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 16, 2025, 9:59 am
Temple Ohav Shalom welcomes Rachael Heisler for the High Holidays
“I think we need to do a better job as humans of recognizing hate and calling it when we see it,” she said.
By David Rullo
(Photo by Stephen Barnes)
July 15, 2025, 1:38 pm
Local rabbis grapple with new IRS decision
“I don’t see a future where endorsing political candidates would be good for the Temple Emanuel community,” he said.
By David Rullo
Rabbi Aaron Bisno stands with Temple Ohav Shalom President Aaron Brauser in front of the congregation's ark. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 16, 2024, 11:47 am
Rabbi Aaron Bisno takes the bimah at Temple Ohav Shalom
“I feel really fortunate that the opportunity was available in Pittsburgh, where I already have roots,” Bisno said.
By David Rullo
Bishop David Zubik (left) and Rabbi Aaron Bisno on the Sea of Galilee (​Photo provided by Rabbi Aaron Bisno​)
April 10, 2023, 1:56 pm
Rabbi Aaron Bisno establishes Center for Interfaith Collaboration
Through his new nonprofit, Bisno plans “to focus on how the wisdom traditions — cross-religions and cross-culturally — can help us ask the most important questions."
By Toby Tabachnick
Rabbi Aaron Bisno delivered his first sermon as Rabbi-in-Residence Sunday, July 3 at Calvary Episcopal Church. Screenshot by David Rullo.
July 11, 2022, 10:27 am
‘A rabbi and a priest walk into a classroom…’
“Jonathon Jensen is a mensch,” Bisno said. “He sees an opportunity to extend a hand to a friend, he sees a need in the community, and he says, ‘What can we do here?’"
By David Rullo
Rodef Shalom Congregation (File photo)
May 27, 2022, 4:05 pm
Rodef Shalom to create new position for Rabbi Aaron Bisno
Rabbi Bisno will remain a part of the Rodef Shalom family, focusing his energies on teaching and writing, and being available to members.
By Toby Tabachnick
The bima in Rodef Shalom Congregation's sanctuary (Photo provided by Rodef Shalom)
March 15, 2022, 3:24 pm
Members of Rodef Shalom seek answers regarding rabbi’s removal
With only sparse details revealed, many congregants are feeling disenfranchised. Rodef Shalom's board of trustees hopes to open up the conversation — to the extent possible.
By Toby Tabachnick
Rodef Shalom now Beit Kulanu. (Photo courtesy of Rodef Shalom Congregation)
March 7, 2022, 4:47 pm
Rodef Shalom will not renew longtime rabbi’s contract
Rabbi Aaron Bisno has served the congregation as its senior rabbi since 2004.
Rabbi Aaron Bisno (File photo)
February 14, 2022, 1:52 pm
Rodef Shalom’s rabbi continues on ‘administrative leave’
The rabbi has been a cherished spiritual leader to many during his time on Rodef Shalom’s pulpit.
By Toby Tabachnick
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