Adam Reinherz
Adam Reinherz
'Faraway' by Judith Robinson. Image courtesy of Judith Robinson
January 13, 2025, 4:36 pm
Pittsburgh poet Judith Robinson takes top prize in Voices Israel competition
'The real message is to live as fully as possible'
By Adam Reinherz
Nechama Gorkin, right, enjoys a Chanukah party with local residents at Forward Shady Apartments. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Yehuda Gorkin)
January 10, 2025, 9:26 am
Meet the Gorkins: Bringing Jewish joy to Squirrel Hill’s young and old
'We have a wonderful community here and we want to continue to grow those connections'
By Adam Reinherz
Darrin Friedman. (Photo courtesy of Darrin Friedman)
January 8, 2025, 9:00 pm
Play and playwright push men to befriend more men
'Maybe we just don't have it all together, and we need the support of friends' — Darrin Friedman
By Adam Reinherz
Kate Louik. (Photo courtesy of Kate Louik)
January 6, 2025, 5:25 pm
Getting to know: Kate Louik
Commitment to inclusive education yields communal betterment and recognition
By Adam Reinherz
As part of election in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey Brodsky inscribes his name in a book of inductees. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Brodsky)
January 3, 2025, 4:13 pm
Getting to know: Jeffrey Brodsky
University of Pittsburgh professor, cell biologist, elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
By Adam Reinherz
A Maccabi Campus Games kickoff event featured dedicated local residents and a familiar color scheme. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
January 2, 2025, 12:29 pm
With new Maccabi Campus Games coming to Pittsburgh, JCC issues ‘call to action’
For teens and adults alike, being part of these games means contributing to the 'very foundation of identity'
By Adam Reinherz
A worker installs a solar panel. (Photo by Los Muertos Crew via Pexels)
December 29, 2024, 9:19 am
Jewish tradition meets sustainability: Pittsburgh synagogues go solar
'Make certain that you do not ruin and destroy My world, for if you destroy it, there will be no one to mend it after you'
By Adam Reinherz
Image via iStock
December 26, 2024, 10:36 am
Israel, antisemitism, elections and charitable gifts among top local stories of 2024
While Israel remained a primary focus, readers also followed events much closer. Here's a look at the Chronicle's top local stories of 2024
By Adam Reinherz
Momentum participants gather in the Old City of Jerusalem. (Photo courtesy of Tara Surloff)
December 23, 2024, 11:24 am
Momentum from tour leaves Pittsburghers with unified message: Visit Israel
'There is no replacement for being in a place and actually talking to people there'
By Adam Reinherz
A health care professional and patient speak. (Photo by MART PRODUCTION via Pexels)
December 19, 2024, 9:03 pm
Supporting Jewish fertility in Pittsburgh leads organization to adopt regional model
'The Jewish Fertility Foundation fills a need in the community, and it's positioned to continue to do so with its new model'
By Adam Reinherz
December 18, 2024, 10:51 am
Chronicle poll results: Syria
We asked our readers if they think the fall of the Assad regime in Syria will be good for Israel or bad for Israel. Here's what they said.
By Adam Reinherz
Alexander Shabalov, center, raises a trophy after winning the World Senior Chess Championship Open 50+ section. (Photo courtesy of FIDE and Federacao Portuguesa de Xadrez via Flickr)
December 17, 2024, 11:54 am
After international win, grandmaster Alexander Shabalov quietly moves along
'Being that humble — being just like an absolutely normal person in everyday conversations — it's really what I was brought up with, and something that I really appreciate'
By Adam Reinherz
Kimi Smuckler is headed to Barcelona as a member of the U.S. Youth National Futsal team. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Chow)
December 16, 2024, 1:46 pm
Keeping step with Kimi Smuckler reveals fast feet and proud identity
'My parents taught me and my brothers to be proud of our Jewish identity. And school makes sure that we're proud to be Jewish also'
By Adam Reinherz
A great present doesn't have to be a mystery. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)
December 12, 2024, 11:51 am
Eight nights, four books: recommended reads make good gifts this Chanukah
Looking for a great holiday present? Best bet is a book
By Adam Reinherz
Yizhar Hess wants North American Jews to vote. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Livingston)
December 11, 2024, 10:16 am
Democracy in Israel requires voting in North America, says World Zionist Organization vice chair
Economics is one reason to vote. Post-war Israel is another
By Adam Reinherz
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