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Proudly from Pittsburgh, Lenny Silberman looks ahead. (Photo courtesy of Lenny Silberman)

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For Lenny Silberman, the recipe has always been community

Former Squirrel Hill resident hopes actions inspire young people to increase involvement with Judaism and Israel. And when they do, ‘it’ll be because of where the project started’

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June 1, 2026, 8:52 am

For Lenny Silberman, the recipe has always been community

Former Squirrel Hill resident hopes actions inspire young people to increase involvement with Judaism and Israel. And when they do, 'it’ll be because of where the project started'

By Adam Reinherz

Nathan H. Kaufman Scholastic Athletic Award recipients gather on May 3. (Photo courtesy of Western Pennsylvania Jewish Sports Hall of Fame)

May 13, 2026, 9:06 pm

Western Pennsylvania Jewish Sports Hall of Fame continues support of young Jewish athletes

Since 1982, volunteer-led organization has supported sports programs in western Pennsylvania and Israel, provided scholarships and recognized hundreds of local Jewish individuals

By Adam Reinherz

Chaim Galbut’s dunking videos went viral in 2025. (Screenshot of YouTube/GREATONE MEDIA/via the Forward)

April 23, 2026, 1:00 pm

An Orthodox Jewish hooper famous for viral dunks aims to break Division-I boundaries

Chaim Galbut is coming to Duquesne University

By Louis Keene

April 22, 2026, 9:08 am

Chronicle poll question

Do you plan to attend any events related to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh?

Ben Saraf, Deni Avdija and Danny Wolf share the court during the Portland Trail Blazers-Brooklyn Nets matchup on March 16, 2026. It was the first NBA game to feature three players with Israeli citizenship. (Grace Yagel)

March 17, 2026, 10:17 am

In a first, NBA game features 3 Israelis

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-95.

By Gabe Friedman

Israel's Adam Edelman and Menachem Chen during the Men's 2-man Bobsleigh, Heat 1, at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy, Feb. 16, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)

February 24, 2026, 6:37 pm

Swiss broadcaster removes footage of host criticizing Israeli bobsled team during its first Milan runs

“Anyone can say anything about us, but you know what? They can only say it because we’re here,” said the team’s founder, A.J. Edelman.

By Philissa Cramer

(L-R) Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson and Emery Lehman of Team United States celebrate after winning silver in the Speed Skating Men’s Team Pursuit on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Speed Skating Stadium on Feb. 17, 2026 in Milan. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

February 24, 2026, 6:32 pm

American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver in final Winter Olympics

Lehman started skating at the urging of his mother, who has worked for Jewish organizations.

By Jacob Gurvis

AJ Edelman, Menachem Chen, Uri Zisman and Omer Katz after completing the second run of the four-man bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2026, in Cortina, Italy. (Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images)

February 23, 2026, 6:31 pm

Israeli bobsled squad is disqualified from Olympics after trying to swap in Druze teammate

The Israeli Olympic committee withdrew the team for lying to officials about an athlete’s health.

By Jacob Gurvis

Jack Hughes #86 and Quinn Hughes #43 of Team United States celebrate winning the gold medals after the team’s 2-1 overtime victory in the Men’s Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States of the 2026 Winter Olympic games in Milan, Feb. 22, 2026. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

February 22, 2026, 5:26 pm

Jewish hockey star Jack Hughes’ overtime goal propels US to historic gold medal in Olympic hockey

Jack Hughes’ brother Quinn also played during United States’ first hockey gold since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” squad.

By Jacob Gurvis

AJ Edelman (Photo by Eric Schramm photography)

February 17, 2026, 7:59 pm

Jubilant Israeli team celebrates last-place finish in Olympic 2-man bobsleigh event

With eyes already on upcoming four-man race, team pilot AJ Edelman says after wrapping up first event that ‘we’re very proud — Israel is in the Olympics, baby!’

By Amy Spiro

Spike Lee at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles. (Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

February 16, 2026, 11:34 am

Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring first Israeli player

Deni Avdija’s performance has swelled pride among Israelis.

By Philissa Cramer

(L-R): AJ Edelman, Alex Edelman and Austin Edelman pose at the opening night of the new one man show "Alex Edelman Just for Us" at The Hudson Theatre on June 26, 2023 in New York City. (Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

February 13, 2026, 12:49 pm

Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan

Founder AJ Edelman wants to change Israeli sports culture

By Jacob Gurvis

Adam “AJ” Edelman (right) and other members of Israel's Winter Olympics bobsleigh team. (Credit: Courtesy of Adam “AJ” Edelman)

February 9, 2026, 1:32 pm

Israeli bobsled team robbed of ‘thousands of dollars of stuff, passports’

"Such a gross violation — suitcases, shoes, equipment, passports stolen, and the boys headed right back to training today," AJ Edelman wrote.

By JNS Staff

Deni Avdija drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte. (David Jensen/Getty Images)

February 2, 2026, 12:49 pm

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

The milestone comes as Avdija has asked, “Why can’t I just be a good basketball player? Why does it matter if I’m from Israel?”

By Jacob Gurvis

Some of the Jewish and Israeli 2026 Winter Olympians, from left: Noa Szollos, Quinn Hughes, A.J. Edelman, Attila Mihály Kertész and Mariia Seniuk. (Getty Images, X)

January 30, 2026, 12:01 pm

16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Israel’s bobsled team is making its Olympic debut in Milan.

By Jacob Gurvis