Rosh Hashana
Arthur Szyk, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
September 11, 2023, 12:18 pm
‘Looking back and looking forward’: Pittsburgh’s Jewish clergy prepare Rosh Hashanah messages
Identity, relationship with God and communal responsibilities among topics to be addressed
By Adam Reinherz
"Olive" by Maureen Kelly (watercolor). Photo by Adam Reinherz
September 5, 2023, 11:43 am
Rodef Shalom High Holiday exhibit raises environmental awareness
Collection asks individuals to reflect on themselves as human beings and 'how we are stewards of this planet'
By Adam Reinherz
Student walks to school. Photo by seb_ra via iStock
August 12, 2021, 9:06 pm
Potential PPS start date conflicts with Rosh Hashanah
Day one of the school year is potentially day two of the Jewish new year
By Adam Reinherz
Rodef Shalom Congregation Cantorial Soloist Molly May sings along with her sons Andrew, David and Jesse. Photo courtesy of Molly May
September 10, 2020, 10:06 pm
For the holidays, go ahead and sing a song, sing out loud — but do it safely
Since singing can be a superspreading event, local congregations adopt differing strategies
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Eli Seidman blows a shofar outfitted with a surgical mask. Photo provided by JAA.
September 9, 2020, 11:06 am
JAA prepares for High Holidays
Celebrations go on with the theme "the same but different"
By David Rullo
Congregation Beth Shalom's Rabbi Seth Adelson sounds a sock-covered shofar, while standing on Beacon Street in Squirrel Hill. Photo by Jim Busis
September 8, 2020, 10:20 am
Shofar blowing strategies revamped to address COVID-19 concerns
Rooftop blasts and parking lot performances are among tactics taken by local congregations
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Aaron Bisno (File photo)
September 6, 2020, 1:57 pm
Pittsburgh rabbis preview High Holiday sermons
COVID-19, community and meaning are central themes
By David Rullo
The Beth El Congregation sanctuary, like many in Pittsburgh, will be empty this High Holiday season due to COVID-19 concerns. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 10, 2020, 1:34 pm
Local congregations ready for unusual High Holiday season
Most congregations are planning for online services, while some others are opening their doors with restrictions on the number of worshipers.
By David Rullo
Rosh hashanah (Jewish New Year holiday) concept over blackboard with hand made illustrations. (File photo)
September 28, 2016, 4:01 pm
Shofar blowers blast humorous, telling tales
Rabbis, clergy and laypeople regale in Rosh Hashana memories
By Adam Reinherz
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