Adam Reinherz

Israeli flag. (Photo by cottonbro via Pexels)

April 18, 2025, 3:31 pm

Pittsburghers asked to celebrate Israel’s independence ‘now more than ever’

'It's important for the community to come together to make their voices loud and clear that they stand with Israel'

By Adam Reinherz

Film still from 'Come Closer' courtesy of Film Pittsburgh

April 15, 2025, 6:37 pm

Lights, camera, festival: JFilm readies for 32nd installment

'In the end, what I hope the festival does is remind all of us in the community that we are stronger together'

By Adam Reinherz

Joanna Abel. (Photo by Matt Dayak courtesy of New Hazlett Theater)

April 10, 2025, 5:17 pm

Imagination takes center stage in ‘Dragonfly Dawn,’ a magical tale of good vs. evil

Creative outlet provides space for people to 'use their imagination and look at the possibilities beyond the limits of what we know'

By Adam Reinherz

Richard Weisberg's new book builds on a field he helped pioneer. (Photo courtesy of Cardozo School of Law)

April 9, 2025, 7:45 pm

Law, literature and the Holocaust collide in CMU professor’s new book

Probing the disciplines, and the manners in which each operates, generates an understanding of human endeavors and history

By Adam Reinherz

Pittsburgh's spiritual guides want celebrants to avoid spending this holiday in the dark. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)

April 7, 2025, 4:39 pm

Passover advice from Pittsburgh’s spiritual leaders: Be intentional and thoughtful

'Passover, and the story contained within the Haggadah, is our people's oscillating family narrative that helps us realize nothing is impossible'

By Adam Reinherz

Students share stories at Rodef Shalom Congregation during an April 3 program created by Ella Greenfield, Zev Loring and local leaders. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)

April 4, 2025, 4:31 pm

Teens discuss antisemitism and create community at pop-up program

'If we don’t tell our story, who will tell it'

By Adam Reinherz

April 3, 2025, 10:39 am

Salisbury and Heisler champion democracy, allyship and safety at Jewish Federation forum

'Anytime you can get a group of folks in a room to actually be able to talk to people who are doing the work in government, that's incredibly key'

By Adam Reinherz

Votes in the World Zionist Congress Elections determine the outcome of more than $1 billion. (Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels)

March 31, 2025, 1:33 pm

OIC-Mizrachi representatives encourage Pittsburghers to vote in World Zionist Congress elections

With more than $1 billion up for grabs, listeners told to seize a democratic opportunity

By Adam Reinherz

March 28, 2025, 3:42 pm

Misgav mayor visits Pittsburgh, envisions stronger partnership

'It can be done in all kinds of ways, but it can't be done quickly...It has to be tended and developed. It has to be watered'

By Adam Reinherz

Community Day School students hold boxes of matzah delivered by Rabbi Yisroel Altein on March 25. (Photo courtesy of Community Day School)

March 27, 2025, 9:42 am

Pittsburghers rally with free kits, food and seder options for those in need

Across the area, easy ways exist to experience Passover

By Adam Reinherz

A grandmother and grandson celebrate the latter's graduation during a masked window visit to the Jewish Association on Aging in June 2020. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Association on Aging)

March 24, 2025, 4:31 pm

Five years since pandemic hit, Pittsburghers look back and ahead

Takeaways from period vary, but constant theme is 'people need to be together'

By Adam Reinherz

Shabbat in Jerusalem will enable participants to meaningfully connect. (Photo by Haley Black via Pexels)

March 21, 2025, 4:03 pm

Joint trip to Israel seeks to build community in Pittsburgh

'I think the true benefit of bringing the Jewish community together across multiple congregations is the opportunity to form relationships before, during and after the trip that will make this more than a singular experience'

By Adam Reinherz

Barbara Trellis works on a piece to cover Congregation Poale Zedeck's ark. Photo courtesy of Rauh Jewish History Program and Archives

March 19, 2025, 4:22 pm

Upcoming exhibit details life’s work and ‘golden hands’ of local needlepointer

'This is a figure who was part of our community, and her work enriched the lives of so many synagogues and so many people who went to synagogues'

By Adam Reinherz

Synagogue-goers enjoy services at Ahavath Achim. (Photo courtesy of John Katz)

March 17, 2025, 1:40 pm

Memories of Ahavath Achim remain strong but shul’s future is less certain

'We are at a point where we are realizing it’s not being used and starting to think about what might be next for it'

By Adam Reinherz

An old photograph and letter. (Photo by Pixabay via Pexels)

March 13, 2025, 4:08 pm

UCLA professor will discuss book about Sephardic family history at Pitt

'I really like writing books where historical human dramas are the center of attention, and that is something I continue to pursue'

By Adam Reinherz