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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)
August 21, 2024, 10:39 am
We cannot give up the fight
It is antisemitic to deny the Jewish people the right to self-determination and to live in peace without the threat of genocide.
In 2024, Allegheny County Council weighed a resolution calling for President Joe Biden to endorse a cease-fire in Israel's war against the terrorist organization Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 28, 2024, 10:26 am
Allegheny County Council should reject a cease-fire resolution
Allegheny County Council's focus should be on local issues, not foreign affairs
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein addresses Allegheny County Council on Feb. 20 in opposition to a proposed cease-fire resolution. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 21, 2024, 5:46 pm
Allegheny County Council hears from public regarding proposed cease-fire resolution
Anti-Israel speakers gathered, en masse, to voice support for cease-fire
By David Rullo
Mayor Peduto speaks during the Oct. 8 event. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Mayor.
October 16, 2019, 12:18 pm
Special resolution designates Oct. 27 a day to remember and repair in perpetuity
City officials and community members collaborate on historic text.
By Adam Reinherz
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