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The properties on McKee Place have been home to the Federation since 1955. (Courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
May 18, 2018, 9:21 am
Jewish Federation about to close on 10-year lease
The Federation plans to move from its current location on McKee Place in Oakland to a new building on Technology Drive. Organizational offices are expected to move in early 2019.
By Adam Reinherz
Malka Markovic, who died at age 94 on May 9, was known for her career in catering and fulltime mikvah attending. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 17, 2018, 4:20 pm
Malka Markovic remembered as a guard and guide before spiritual waters
Markovic, a Holocaust survivor and the supervisor of Pittsburgh's mikvah for 29 years, died at the age of 94.
By Adam Reinherz
Merav Kamel works on a cloth doll. Kamel was F.I.N.E. Art Scholar at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
May 17, 2018, 4:19 pm
Israeli artist educates public with Children’s Museum residency
Merav Kamel, a Tel Aviv-based artist, spent 10 days in Pittsburgh working with artists and teachers on art projects, public engagement and creative exercises.
By Adam Reinherz
Gili Getz first performed his play "The Forbidden Conversation" in the spring of 2016. He has since performed close to 30 times at Jewish community centers, synagogues and Hillels. (Photo by Basil Rodericks)
May 17, 2018, 4:18 pm
One-man play ‘Forbidden Conversation’ facilitates dialogue
The play offers a view into one man's struggle with discussing the situation for Palestinians and Israelis, presently and historically, and aims to encourage more talking.
By Adam Reinherz
Paul Drindell drives a Hebrew Institute bus carrying, among others, Dr. Solomon Abrams (left), future executive director of the Institute and his brother, Dr. Ellis Abrams (extreme right), c.1922. (Photo courtesy of Hebrew Institute of Pittsburgh Photographs, Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center)
May 17, 2018, 4:17 pm
This reproductive health clinic shares the same spot as the old Hebrew Institute
The building on Wylie Avenue, which now houses the Allegheny County Health Department's STD-HIV/AIDS clinic, was originally home to a center for Jewish education.
By Adam Reinherz
Members of The Friendship Circle Pittsburgh participated in an accessible tour of the Old City of Jerusalem in April. (Photo courtesy of The Friendship Circle Pittsburgh)
May 17, 2018, 4:17 pm
Mission to Israel helps Friendship Circle chart future course
The group plans to focus more energy on supporting people with special needs as they become adults.
By Adam Reinherz
The Pennsylvania primaries are on May 15. (Photo from public domain)
May 10, 2018, 2:23 pm
What to consider for Pennsylvania’s primaries
This year's primary elections focus on races for Congressional seats and lieutenant governor. Polls open May 15.
By Adam Reinherz
Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. (File photo)
May 10, 2018, 2:19 pm
Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center fine reduced
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reduced the fine after Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center appealed the Department of Health’s December 2017 decision.
By Adam Reinherz
Team Israel's former manager Jonah Rosenthal (left) explains the process of assembling the team as executive producer Jonathan Mayo and executive director of Film Pittsburgh Kathryn Spitz Cohan listen. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 4, 2018, 9:26 am
JFilm Festival opening night is leadoff hit
JFilm opened with screenings of "Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel," which illustrates the rise of the Israel national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
By Adam Reinherz
The sign outside the West Virginia State Penitentiary, which operated from 1866 to 1995. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 4, 2018, 9:23 am
Moundsville has a heap of options for Pittsburgh daytrippers
About two hours outside of Pittsburgh, Moundsville, W.Va. houses a penitentiary, burial grounds, a "Palace of Gold" and plenty of sassafras.
By Adam Reinherz
Forward Lanes closed on March 24 after 94 years in business. (Photo courtesy of David G. Tkacik, Equity Real Estate)
May 4, 2018, 9:22 am
As final pin falls, memories echo at Forward Lanes
The Squirrel Hill bowling alley recently shuttered its doors after 94 years of business.
By Adam Reinherz
Leehee Kanne served two stints as a shlicha in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Leehee Kanne)
April 27, 2018, 9:18 am
Steel City shlichim recall past service with pride
Many shlichim, or emissaries, have spent times in the city building bridges between Pittsburgh and Israel. Here, some reflect on their experiences in celebration of Israel at 70.
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Josef Mendelevich was involved in the 1970 attempted aircraft hijacking to escape the former Soviet Union and travel to Israel. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 27, 2018, 9:17 am
Refusenik jailed in attempted hijacking in 1970 offers inspiring message
Rabbi Josef Mendelevich was one of 15 Soviet Jews who hatched a plan to hijack a plane after being denied permission to immigrate to Israel.
By Adam Reinherz
Saul Kaufman celebrated his 100th birthday at North Versailles Bowling Center two weeks ago. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 27, 2018, 9:16 am
Pins and punchlines are no match for Saul Kaufman
Kaufman, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, can still rack up a turkey and a score of 162 in a bowling game.
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh-based Noveome Biotherapeutics, Inc., has been awarded a $500,000 grant to begin clinical trials on potential remedies for currently untreatable back of the eye conditions, as well as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE.) (Photo from public domain)
April 27, 2018, 9:16 am
Pittsburgh, Israeli group receives grant to test treatments for eye conditions
The companies will use the $500,000 grant for clinical trials on potential remedies for eye conditions, like glaucoma, and for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
By Adam Reinherz
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