Referendum
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)
March 12, 2025, 4:36 pm
In praise of heroes
Pittsburgh is fortunate to have so many capable people who are committed to the well-being of our city and the safety of its Jewish constituents.
(Back row): Rabbi Dan Fellman, Jeremy Kazzaz, Ron Hicks, Carolyn McGee, Bryan Neft. (Front row left to right): Jeff Finkelstein, Laura Cherner, Julie Paris (Photo courtesy of David Heyman)
March 11, 2025, 10:43 am
After court challenge, BDS referendum fails to reach ballot
“We’re not going to prolong the process,” Chuck Pascal, an attorney for Not On Our Dime, told McVay in court.
By David Rullo
Rabbi Seth Adelson, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein and Rabbi Yitzi Genack are all challenging for a second time a referendum that would prohibit the city of Pittsburgh from doing business with Israel. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 26, 2025, 2:57 pm
Jewish Federation, city controller challenge BDS referendum question
“If this proposal were to become law, it would significantly disrupt the City’s ability to provide the essential services that residents rely on."
By David Rullo
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
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
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)
January 27, 2025, 12:21 pm
City Council introduces legislation to blunt Not On Our Dime’s BDS referendum
"We should be spending time on really critical issues facing the city like vacant lots and housing, homelessness and the future of our downtown.”
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
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)
August 19, 2024, 2:42 pm
‘We won’: Jewish Pittsburghers help defeat BDS ballot referendum
Scrutinized petition signatures didn't meet minimum requirements
By David Rullo
Rabbi Seth Adelson, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein and Rabbi Yitzi Genack are all challenging for a second time a referendum that would prohibit the city of Pittsburgh from doing business with Israel. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 14, 2024, 1:07 pm
Jewish Federation, City controller challenge anti-Israel referendum
Referendum would ban city from doing business with Israel
By David Rullo
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