talmud
Sukkah at night. Photo via iStock-471207521
September 26, 2023, 12:13 pm
Lessons of Sukkot shared by Pittsburgh’s clergy and educators
How a hut can offer insights this season
By Adam Reinherz
A page from "Zhen Yu and the Snake" (Courtesy of Erica Lyons)
September 13, 2023, 6:30 pm
A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book
Book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
By Jordyn Haime
Writer, visual artist and TikTok creator Miriam Anzovin. Photo courtesy of Miriam Anzovin
February 10, 2023, 4:31 pm
TikTok Talmud influencer Miriam Anzovin coming to Pittsburgh
Through weekend workshops, Anzovin will make Talmud accessible and share why Jewish study is so enriching
By Adam Reinherz
Flowers left outside the Tree of Life building on Oct. 27, 2020. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 7, 2022, 8:28 pm
Community encouraged to study Torah, attend services, on yahrzeit of Oct. 27 victims
Afternoon sessions at the Squirrel Hill JCC offer attendees "beautiful" chance for study, reflection and coming together
By Adam Reinherz
First half of prep notes for recent daf yomi lecture. Photo by Jill Felder
November 22, 2020, 11:24 pm
After 322 days of daf yomi, Pittsburgh Jews still turning the page
Three tractates down, 60 to go
By Adam Reinherz
Ben Schachter. Photo courtesy of Ben Schachter
June 18, 2020, 10:49 am
Lessons of a talmudic oven and Pittsburgh pizza
Artist Ben Schachter mines classic story in upcoming graphic novel
By Adam Reinherz
January 15, 2020, 7:32 pm
I’m the youngest woman to complete the seven-plus year study of the Talmud
17-year-old reflects on her voyage through daf yomi
By Hila Schlakman
Nearly 90,000 people attended the Jan. 1 Siyum HaShas at MetLife Stadium. Photo by Adam Reinherz
January 9, 2020, 10:06 pm
Another day, another page for several Pittsburgh Jews
Local residents marked the completion of one cycle with the beginning of another.
By Adam Reinherz
Vial With Pentobarbital Used For Euthanasia And Lethal Inyecion In A Hospital
August 2, 2019, 8:45 am
Rabbis talk about Jewish position on death penalty
Federal government issues statement. Local spiritual guides share perspective.
By Adam Reinherz
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
July 31, 2019, 9:10 pm
Reinstating capital punishment is a bad idea
An eye for an eye should be left to the "Death Wish" movies
By Andy Gotlieb
Rabbi Paul Tuchman, of Temple B’nai Israel in White Oak, has taught the Talmud class for several years.  Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 14, 2016, 6:49 pm
Talmud class at Rodef Shalom offers modern lessons
Rabbi Paul Tuchman shares Talmudic teachings weekly.
By Adam Reinherz
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