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Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
January 3, 2025, 2:39 pm
Upper St. Clair man indicted for terrorism offense and for lying to FBI
His "master plan was to join Hezbollah and kill Jews.’”
By Toby Tabachnick
November 6, 2024, 9:16 am
Chronicle poll results: Security at synagogues
We asked our readers if they think the level of security at the synagogue they frequent is sufficient. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
October 30, 2024, 8:58 am
Chronicle poll question
Do you think the level of security at the synagogue you frequent is sufficient?
Community Day School. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
October 21, 2024, 11:01 am
CDS data breach spurs digital review and recommitment to student safety
'We will continue to act as an institution of integrity and transparency. The sacred duty of educating and protecting our students is our No. 1 priority'
By Adam Reinherz
The West End Bridge had hand-made flags with Nazi symbols hung on it. (West End Bridge photo by Brian Donovan, courtesy of flickr.com)
October 1, 2024, 2:21 pm
Nazi banners hung from two Pittsburgh bridges
Neither sign contained a direct threat toward a specific group or individual. No arrests have been made.
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)
September 24, 2024, 10:39 am
Local Jewish institutions plan for safe and secure High Holiday season
Brokos said it’s prudent to hope for the best but plan for the worst.
By David Rullo
A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, Feb. 1, 2024. The genetic data testing company was the target of a hack aimed at users with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
September 18, 2024, 3:29 pm
23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach targeting Jewish and Chinese users
The breach, which occurred last October, affected more than 6.9 million customers and included users’ personal details such as their location, name and birthdate.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Federation board chair Jan Levinson speaks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh annual meeting on Sept. 11. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 12, 2024, 4:43 pm
Following ‘difficult’ year, Federation calls for hope during annual meeting
'Despite the immense damage, both mental and physical in Israel and in Jewish Pittsburgh, we continue to remain a resilient community'
By Adam Reinherz
Lt. Eric Knoll has joined Federation’s Community Security office as its new deputy security director. (Photo provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
August 5, 2024, 8:34 pm
Federation welcomes new deputy security director
Eric Kroll brings three decades of experience to his new role
By David Rullo
Just before sunrise in Tel Aviv (photo by joiseyshowaa, courtesy of flickr.com)
May 30, 2024, 9:54 am
Yes, there’s a war. But I felt safe while in Israel
The conflict does not represent what a resilient and vibrant country Israel is.
By Marc Weber Tobias
Anti-Israel graffiti was found at Blue Slide Park. (Photo provided by Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
May 24, 2024, 1:21 pm
Squirrel Hill resident charged with ethnic intimidation, arson
Graffiti found at Squirrel Hill park
By David Rullo
A "We Stand with Israel" sign was defaced in Squirrel Hill. (Photo provided by Julie Paris_
May 22, 2024, 10:05 am
Antisemitic incidents continue to plague Pittsburgh
Signs supporting Israel defaced and stolen, white supremacist flyers and more
By David Rullo
April 16, 2024, 11:39 am
Police respond to several incidents targeting local Jewish institutions
Community members urged to contact law enforcement, Federation if they view antisemitic activity
By David Rullo
Security cameras hang across the street from the Park East Synagogue in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
March 28, 2024, 9:57 am
Major US Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts
Cut comes as reports of antisemitic attacks and threats have risen during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
By Ron Kampeas
Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh (Photo by Lauren Rosenblatt)
March 11, 2024, 5:48 pm
Yeshiva schools raise more than $600,000
Fundraiser took place in the shadow of post-Oct. 7 antisemitic incidents
By David Rullo
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