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A performer wearing the mask of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen in a video that echoes the antisemitic blood libel at Washington, DC's Union Station on November 20, 2025. (Screen capture/Instagram)
November 21, 2025, 3:07 pm
Anti-Zionist activists stage blood libel display at DC train station
Performers dressed as Netanyahu and US leaders drink red liquid from wine glasses next to menu advertising ‘Gaza’s spilled blood'
By Luke Tress
Pittsburgh’s delegation to Washington, D.C., met with Congressman Chris Deluzio. Back, from left: Andy Schaer, Cheryl Americus, David Ainsman, Sue Berman Kress, Meryl Ainsman, Congressman Chris Deluzio, CRC Director Laura Cherner, Larry Rosen. Front, from left: Marjorie Manne, Sandy Rosen (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
July 7, 2025, 2:25 pm
Pittsburghers join national emergency mission to D.C. amid rising antisemitism
Nearly 100 Jewish communities sent delegations, representing 7.5 million Jewish Americans
By Toby Tabachnick
Beth Israel Synagogue’s building had been on the market since July, 2020. AMVETS agreed to purchase the building in 2022. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 29, 2024, 11:59 am
Washington’s Beth Israel Congregation sells building but continues operations
"The experiences of small-town congregations can be a good barometer of what will happen to congregations in urban areas and cities."
By David Rullo
Rally for Israel on the National Mall in November, 2023. William Daroff hopes for the same attendance at the Stand Together unity rally on Nov. 10, 2024. (Photo by David Rullo)
November 22, 2023, 10:09 am
A day to remember
The Metro was packed — with people, sure, but more with energy and love, high purpose and positive vibes
By Abby Mendelson
Beth Israel Synagogue’s building had been on the market since July, 2020. AMVETS agreed to purchase the building in 2022. (Photo by David Rullo)
July 27, 2021, 10:09 am
Its building’s for sale, but Beth Israel Synagogue takes it ‘Shabbos by Shabbos’
“We’re 130 years old — 1891 we were founded,” Posner said. “For the first time we won’t have Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur services.”
By David Rullo
Beth Israel has been in its current location, 265 North Avenue in Washington, since 1955. Photo provided by Marilyn Posner.
December 28, 2020, 9:20 am
Washington PA’s Beth Israel perseveres despite COVID-19, changing demographics
"I would never leave until the day they tell me they don’t need me anymore.”
By David Rullo
Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay via Washington Jewish Week.
September 2, 2020, 9:51 pm
Hackers loot $7.5 million from Washington Jewish endowment
$7.5 million was stolen from the United Jewish Endowment Fund, an arm of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and diverted to international accounts.
By David Holzel
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