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Adam Reinherz
Juan Mejia is pictured with a converted couple in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Juan Mejia
September 24, 2017, 2:28 pm
Juan Mejia, a modern global rabbi
His journey to Yiddishkeit is one of family, faith and a desire to serve
By Adam Reinherz
September 20, 2017, 12:44 pm
Hate literature spurs vigilance in community
Offensive literature left on cars in Squirrel Hill
By Adam Reinherz
Cantor Moshe Taube Photo by Kayla Spodek Photography
September 15, 2017, 3:04 pm
YPS celebrates 10 years with Moshe Taube as High Holidays cantor
By Adam Reinherz
September 15, 2017, 11:49 am
RJC relaunches in Pittsburgh, seeks new members
By Adam Reinherz
September 9, 2017, 5:07 pm
Former Pittsburgher and Yeshiva students help with hurricane relief
Rivka Fishman and her older children have been manning the hotline for Chabad Harvey Relief.
By Adam Reinherz
Moviegoers attend screenings of Jewish-themed movies in Pittsburgh. Photo courtesy of Film Pittsburgh.
September 9, 2017, 4:49 pm
Movies can spark the High Holiday spirit
Priming the High Holiday mindset may need nothing more than a movie or two.
By Adam Reinherz
This year’s U.S. delegation to the ISSI program poses for a photo on the Weizmann Institute’s campus. Natalia Hajlasz is seventh from the right, behind the young man in the blue T-shirt who is holding the American flag; she is holding the right corner of the flag. Photo courtesy of Kate Schmier
September 9, 2017, 4:32 pm
Before Harvard, Allderdice grad spends summer in Israel
Natalia Hajlasz recently completed four weeks of research at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel.
By Adam Reinherz
Dr. Daniel E. Jackson, son of Montefiore Hospital's first president, Henry Jackson, attending a tree planting ceremony in Palestine with the first graduates of the Nurses' Training School, later known as the Henrietta Szold Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing, 1921. This was the first nursing school in Palestine and was supported by money raised in local Hadassah chapters throughout the United States. Courtesy of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
September 9, 2017, 3:32 pm
Hadassah members reflect on 100 years in Pittsburgh
When Israel became a state, one way women could express their committment was through Hadassah.
By Adam Reinherz
Golden Delicious apples are always a favorite. Photo by Francis M. Squires
September 7, 2017, 1:44 pm
Apples, honey and all things sweet to start new year
The sticky sweet combination marks the promise of a year of blessing, prosperity, well-being and good wishes
By Adam Reinherz
Woody and Nancy Ostrow congratulate Chuck Perlow, recipient of the Spector Award, as Perlow gets a hug from Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein at the Federation’s 2017 annual meeting. Photo by Joshua Franzos
September 7, 2017, 1:22 pm
Federation’s annual meeting highlights volunteers
An overview of past accomplishments and a continued vision for the future were also outlined
By Adam Reinherz
Helane Linzer and her father pose for a photoin 1969 in Mountaindale, N.Y., with the camp’s new sign. Photo courtesy of Helane Linzer
September 1, 2017, 1:56 pm
Summer camp memories bring smiles and introspection
Fifty years have passed since Helane Linzer unpacked her duffle bags
By Adam Reinherz
Photo courtesy of Jewish Association on Aging
August 31, 2017, 12:42 pm
Robotic cats in play at Jewish Association on Aging
Between the purrs, meows and nestling, these nonmedicinal aides are anything but silent
By Adam Reinherz
Players pose for a photo after an exhibition game between members of the Perth Heat Colts and the all-stars of Squirrel Hill baseball teams. Photo by Adam Reinherz
August 24, 2017, 11:08 am
Local little leaguers enjoy competition
Community gets experience against an international little league team with players from Australia and Dubai
By Adam Reinherz
From left: Coach Zack Smith, Tyler Shapiro, Ziv Mayo, Caleb Evoy, Caleb Greenwald, Nathan Dinner and Garrett Grodin Photo by Sara Mayo
August 24, 2017, 10:34 am
Maccabi Games offer competition and camaraderie for local teens
Capital Region Maccabi Games were held in Albany, N.Y.
By Adam Reinherz
Cards Against Humanity Photo courtesy of J Line
August 24, 2017, 9:43 am
J Line expands to South Hills locations
The initiative provides learning opportunities for teens regardless of affiliation or background
By Adam Reinherz
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