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Michele Rosenthal, whose brothers David and Cecil Rosenthal were killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, speaks, as Pittsburgh police Officer Jonathan Craig listens, during a panel discussion about the role survivors and family members of victims played in the shooterÕs trial during the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
September 28, 2023, 11:32 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting looms large at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
'People from all over the world have come to Pittsburgh to work against hate, but more importantly to honor love'
By Adam Reinherz and Abigail Hakas
Still from "A Cure for Hate" (Photo courtesy of Scott Motisko)
September 22, 2023, 2:26 pm
Former white nationalist Tony McAleer visits Auschwitz in new documentary
The screening will be followed by a discussion with McAleer
By Abigail Hakas
Diller Teen Fellows say thank you to a tour guide at the Kotel Tunnels. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
August 4, 2023, 8:25 am
Diller Teen Fellows return from Israel with insights and skills to help shape the future
Jewish learning, Jewish spaces, lead to Jewish future
By Adam Reinherz and Abigail Hakas
A view of the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Downtown, photographed Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
July 27, 2023, 5:54 pm
Synagogue shooter would likely be kept in supermax facility if sentenced to life in prison, witnesses say
At ADX, prisoners have access to TVs, and can do arts and crafts and watch movies. They have access to leisure programs like art, trivia and essay contests.
By Abigail Hakas
Cantor Kalix Jacobson (Photo courtesy of Cantor Kalix Jacobson)
July 14, 2023, 5:33 pm
More than music: Cantor Kalix Jacobson begins tenure at Temple Emanuel
“I can’t imagine myself without music. I hear music in everything."
By Abigail Hakas
A view of the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Downtown, photographed Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
July 13, 2023, 9:30 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter trial jury deliberates on death penalty eligibility
Prosecution and defense deliver closing arguments
By Abigail Hakas
Fellows at the 2023 Alfred Lerner Summer Institute for Holocaust Educators (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous)
July 11, 2023, 11:45 am
Holocaust Center educator learns best practices at national summer seminar
“As the granddaughter of survivors, I feel that it's critical that people know what can happen when we don't address identity-based hate and build a more civil and humane society.”
By Abigail Hakas
Ellie Feibus (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
July 7, 2023, 5:08 pm
Getting to know: Lillian (Ellie) Feibus
My favorite part about the job...is working with educators who are truly passionate about children and truly passionate about what they do."
By Abigail Hakas
Bob Katzen (left) and David Steinbach (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
July 5, 2023, 3:17 pm
These Jewish Pittsburghers are competing in this summer’s National Senior Games
Active octogenarians
By Abigail Hakas
Mural in memory to the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
July 3, 2023, 5:25 pm
Artist Kyle Holbrook unveils memorial mural in Squirrel Hill
A signature element of his work, the hand forming the peace sign rising from the ground, represents those lost to gun violence.
By Abigail Hakas
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 30, 2023, 8:51 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter considered alternate attacks, psychologist testifies
The defendant’s attorneys are hoping to convince the jury that his mental illness prevented him from forming the requisite intent to quality for capital punishment.
By Abigail Hakas and David Rullo
Fireworks will be displayed throughout the South Hills to celebrate the Fourth of July (Photo by Designecologist via Pexels)
June 29, 2023, 5:33 pm
South Hills summer specials: Fireworks and pool parking lots
There's a lot to do in the South Hills this season. Here are a few suggestions.
By Abigail Hakas
Protesters on Grant Street hold signs and bow their heads for an interfaith prayer while demonstrating against the death penalty during an event organized by Death Penalty Action and the group L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, across the street from the federal courthouse, Downtown. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
June 28, 2023, 11:21 am
‘Remember the victims but not with more killing’: Protesters object to death penalty for synagogue shooter
Seven of the nine families whose loved ones were murdered during the massacre have expressed support for the death penalty.
By Abigail Hakas
Michael Naragon (left), scholar, with the group at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma (Photo courtesy of Classrooms Without Borders)
June 23, 2023, 1:02 pm
‘So beautiful it was horrifying’: Local teachers travel South to learn about Civil Rights Movement
“Marching Down Freedom’s Road”
By Abigail Hakas
Martha Luzer and Winnie (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
June 21, 2023, 10:56 am
A superhero in a tutu: Winnie the therapy dog, and her Jewish owner
Owner Martha Luzer, a nurse, wanted to find a way to help people even more. Enter Winnie.
By Abigail Hakas
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