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The Nov. 11 Stronger Together event brought out a free music and food loving crowd. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 16, 2018, 10:01 am
Free concert and food warm hearts and stomachs
The event switched from an international food festival with an upscale kosher smorgasbord of chardonnay and charcuterie to a free concert for families.
By Adam Reinherz
Pizmon will perform a family-friendly concert on Saturday. (Courtesy photo)
November 16, 2018, 10:00 am
Pizmon, co-ed Jewish a cappella group, coming to Pittsburgh
The group, from Columbia University, Barnard College and the Jewish Theological Seminary, will perform in Congregation Beth Shalom’s main sanctuary on Saturday at 6 p.m
By Adam Reinherz
Police respond to the site of a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Oct. 27, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
November 14, 2018, 1:54 pm
Early hour collaborations after massacre were years in the making
The scope of the horror on the morning of Oct. 27 awoke a collective response among Pittsburgh’s Jewish communal organizations.
By Adam Reinherz
Michael Keaton at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con International in San Diego, California. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia commons)
November 12, 2018, 5:32 pm
Michael Keaton reflects on Squirrel Hill, shares reaction to Tree of Life attack
The Oscar-nominated actor was tapped to assist the city in last Friday’s rally at Point State Park.
By Adam Reinherz
“Those of us in public life, we have to take action, we can’t just talk about it and say ‘thoughts and prayers.’" Rep. Conor Lamb, (D-District 18), who stood beneath an umbrella beside attendees at the rally. (Photo by Angela Leibowicz)
November 11, 2018, 3:43 pm
Politicians and celebrities call for unity and strength at downtown rally
Poor weather does not detract from unified message to city residents.
By Lauren Rosenblatt and Adam Reinherz
Nimi, a medical clown, tosses kerchiefs as Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh students laugh. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 9, 2018, 9:55 am
Israeli medical clown comes bearing laughs in wake of tragedy
Students and staff given chance to laugh, relax and express emotions days after neighborhood horror.
By Adam Reinherz
Students unite at the University of Pittsburgh one week after the Tree of Life attack. (Photo courtesy of University of Pittsburgh)
November 9, 2018, 9:50 am
Pitt vigil draws thousands in demonstration against hate
More than 3,000 students gathered in Oakland as a way to come to terms with tragedy and demand that such evil be eradicated.
By Adam Reinherz
People comfort one another during a vigil for the Tree of Life victims at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
November 9, 2018, 9:45 am
Lives of Tree of Life victims celebrated during week of funerals
Jewish Pittsburgh mourned as a community — remembering those whose lives were extinguished by a suspected anti-Semite while congregants were in the midst of Shabbat prayers.
By Toby Tabachnick and Adam Reinherz
Naftali Bennett at a news conference in Jerusalem in May 2013. (Photo by Flash 90)
November 7, 2018, 2:32 pm
Jewish day school hosts dignitaries after attack
Naftali Bennett, Israel’s minister of education and Diaspora affairs, and Jason Greenblatt, senior advisor to President Donald Trump, visited students from Hillel Academy.
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by Joshua Franzos)
November 7, 2018, 2:16 pm
Community-wide service a cry for peace
Consolation, hope and a tinge of bittersweet humor characterized remarks made at a community-wide interfaith vigil at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on Sunday evening, October 29.
By Adam Reinherz
The Penguins wore "Stronger than Hate" patches on their uniforms. (Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins)
November 6, 2018, 9:18 am
Penguins demonstrate kindness in days following attack
Support shown on screen, at center ice and outside the gates as the city's hockey team promotes community.
By Adam Reinherz
Dr. Richard Gottfried carries the Torah during a procession from New Light Congregation's old building toward their new space. (Photo by Barry Werber)
November 6, 2018, 8:55 am
Dentist praised for his piety, profession and love
Dr. Richard Gottfried proved what is possible when living a life of love, faith and respect.
By Adam Reinherz
Isaac “Bougie” Herzog (right) is joined by Governor Tom Wolf and Cindy Shapira at the makeshift memorial outside of the Tree of Life building. (Courtesy photo)
November 5, 2018, 4:42 pm
Jewish Agency chairman’s prescription for Pittsburgh: Stay strong and together
Isaac Herzog arrives in Pittsburgh providing comfort and message from home
By Adam Reinherz
Rose Mallinger (Photo courtesy of the Mallinger family)
November 5, 2018, 4:40 pm
Community says goodbye to last of Tree of Life victims
Mallinger funeral invites reminiscences, laughter and the passing of a prayer
By Adam Reinherz
Rev. Eric S.C. Manning of Mother Emanuel in Charleston, South Carolina (left) and Andretta M. Manning flew to Pittsburgh to comfort Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and the Tree of Life community. Mother Emanuel was the site of a 2015 hate crime which resulted in the death of nine African Americans who were attending a prayer service. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 5, 2018, 11:55 am
South Carolina pastor comforts rabbi and community
Rev. Eric S.C. Manning arrived in Pittsburgh unfortunately familiar with the circumstances.
By Adam Reinherz
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