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Photo by Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca VHIR via Flickr at flickr.com/photos/75896008@N08/6860052836
October 7, 2022, 11:49 am
Journalist explains the perils and ethical dilemmas of DNA tests
Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh welcomes Libby Copeland for discussion about modern search of self
By Adam Reinherz
Rodef Shalom Congregation. (Photo courtesy of Rodef Shalom Congregation)
January 7, 2022, 10:10 am
Congregations navigate surging COVID cases
As omicron variant results in staggering number of positive cases, rabbis and synagogue leaders strategize what comes next
By Adam Reinherz
Sufrin Family Chapel at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills. Photo courtesy of Beth El Congregation of the South Hills
October 12, 2021, 8:33 am
Beth El begins virtual membership option
South Hills congregation tries something new
By Adam Reinherz
Herbert Mandel in uniform. Photo courtesy of Rosanne Levine
May 16, 2021, 6:04 pm
Nonagenarian camp liberator meets son of inmate
Generation and continents apart, memories and sentiment collide
By Adam Reinherz
Congregation Beth Shalom has been holding daily minyans via Zoom. Rabbi Eli L. Garfinkel argues that Zoom worship can not replace the communal, in-person aspects of Judaism. Photo by Jim Busis
April 21, 2021, 2:09 pm
Sorry, but Zoom Judaism just isn’t the real thing
"Sooner or later, we will have to shut off the public streams and force those who value Jewish community to come back to shul."
By Rabbi Eli L. Garfinkel
South Hills rabbi Emily Meyer and "Kisses and Knishes" teammate Leah Levy, were recently knocked out of "The Elijah Cup" tournament ran by the gameshow "Who Knows One?" Screenshot by David Rullo
April 5, 2021, 11:16 am
Game show ‘Who Knows One?’ takes Jewish geography to the next level
"I think there is a place for this, even in the post-pandemic environment because I think we’ve all been disconnected from each other and this is a fun way to reconnect.”
By David Rullo
Julianna Asunction and Ariella Levy help with Ignite distribution. Photo courtesy of Hillel JUC
February 26, 2021, 4:53 pm
Sephardic Jewry celebrated at Hillel JUC’s annual summit
Deluxe dinner, Havdalah and cooking demonstration broaden students' cultural awareness
By Adam Reinherz
Wes, left, and Owen Weisberg participate in BSJC's online learning. Photo courtesy of Sara Braun
February 15, 2021, 9:22 pm
Beth Samuel’s small religious school perseveres through pandemic
Educators, congregational leaders and families partner on online formula that works
By Adam Reinherz
The closing event at Chabad's annual conference of worldwide emissaries was filmed in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and streamed around the globe. (Bentzi Sasson/Chabad.org via JTA)
November 27, 2020, 1:42 pm
Their annual gathering impossible, Chabad rabbis convene on Zoom for days
The nearly 6,000 participants were on Zoom from their separate computers and time zones.
By Shira Hanau
A mural of Leila Khaled in the West Bank, June 16, 2013. (Ian Walton/Getty Images via JTA)
September 23, 2020, 11:05 am
Zoom will not host San Francisco State U event featuring Palestinian hijacker
Leila Khaled was part of a team that hijacked TWA Flight 840 on its way from Rome to Tel Aviv in August 1969.
By Marcy Oster
JCC President and CEO Brian Schreiber delivers an organizational status update during the JCC's annual meeting on Sept. 15, 2020. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
September 16, 2020, 7:24 pm
JCC annual meeting delivers status update, awards and the sound of the shofar
Jewish Community Center digitally reiterates its communal commitment
By Adam Reinherz
Will Judaism still hold large community events like this one, taken from Rabbi Jeremy Markiz presentation at the USCJ conference? Rabbi Jeremy Markiz. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Seth Adelson
September 8, 2020, 9:30 am
Judaism post-pandemic: Local leaders take a look ahead
How will COVID-19 reshape Judaism?
By David Rullo
Rodef Shalom Congregation's at home kit includes candles, honey, greeting card supplies, a challah cover, baking supplies, dissolvable paper, book lists, prayer cards and more. Photo by Yael Eads
September 3, 2020, 1:49 pm
A meaningful High Holiday season planned for Pittsburgh’s youth
Jewish educators and rabbis bolster the season with virtual programs, distanced in-person gatherings and at home kits
By Adam Reinherz
Former Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Board Chair Meryl Ainsman addresses digital attendees during the 2020 annual meeting. Photo by Joshua Franzos
August 28, 2020, 12:04 pm
Federation annual meeting moves online, offers message of commitment
Meryl Kirshner Ainsman and Jordan Golin celebrated during first online annual meeting in organization's history
By Adam Reinherz
Judah and Ari Paris participate in Chabad's recent pickling workshop. Photo courtesy of Julie Paris
August 27, 2020, 6:44 pm
Pittsburgh pickle fans get a taste of Judaism along with a lesson in brining
Refusing to be soured by staying at home, workshop participants enjoyably learn pickling practices
By Adam Reinherz
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