By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
The intersection at Shady, Phillips and Tilbury avenues in Squirrel Hill (Photo by Jim Busis)
August 16, 2020, 11:28 am
Squirrel Hill intersection a growing concern to residents
The intersection at Shady, Phillips and Tilbury avenues poses a threat to pedestrians, according to residents
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Rachel Mandelbaum. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Mandelbaum)
August 12, 2020, 10:57 am
Jewish cosmologist is a star at CMU
"You're looking to the why - what are the physical laws that make our universe look like this? Everything else is secondary."
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Brandon Max (Photo courtesy of Brandon Max)
August 9, 2020, 12:29 pm
Pittsburgh TikTok influencer brings friendship to far-away fan
Brandon Max, 19, has 1.4 million followers on the social media platform. His short comedic videos attract millions of views.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
The Mazel Tuff Biker Club members in their club jackets and shirts. (Photo courtesy of Sally Levenson)
August 3, 2020, 1:38 pm
Life is a chai-way for these Jewish bikers
“I just love the feel of a bike – it’s the power, the smell of the engine."
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
The Berelowitz children were fully engaged in their virtual classrooms at Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh during Spring 2020. Photo courtesy of Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh
August 3, 2020, 12:58 pm
Majority of day school families eager for in-person instruction
Jewish day schools have seen an uptick in inquiries from public school families about enrollment.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Rodef Shalom Congregation (File photo)
July 29, 2020, 9:38 am
Falk Laboratory School middle schoolers move to Rodef Shalom
Move part of an effort to 'de-densify' its Oakland campus
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Holocaust survivors Kurt Leuchter and Edith Loeb (Photo provided by Debbie Stueber)
July 14, 2020, 9:23 am
Holocaust narratives survive through voices of the next generation
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh goes online with varied programs for the summer
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
JFCS signage (Photo provided by JFCS)
July 12, 2020, 1:20 pm
JFCS virtual events help to match employers with job seekers
About two dozen companies and potential employees attended the online event.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Leah and Rabbi Yossi Feller. (Photo provided by Yossi Feller)
July 6, 2020, 1:07 pm
Chabad emissaries set to serve Cranberry
New Chabad center aims to be open by the High Holidays
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Almost three dozen volunteers participated in a community-wide day of service at Beth Abraham Cemetery last year to commemorate the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. (Photo courtesy of JCBA)
July 6, 2020, 12:49 pm
Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association expands, looks to the future
A major reorganization will allow the JCBA to meet growing demand for cemetery management
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
No Hate Flag, created by Louise Silk in response to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, is part of the the exhibit ReNew in downtown Pittsburgh. (Photo provided by Louise Silk)
July 5, 2020, 10:13 am
Social justice, spirituality stitched together in Jewish quilter’s exhibit
Louise Silk incorporated recycled clothing and textiles into her eye-catching work displayed at a public gallery downtown.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Jason Shapiro celebrating his 99th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Photo provided by Gerrie Shapiro.
June 29, 2020, 1:14 pm
Jason Shapiro, known for National Record Mart, Pittsburgh Pipers, dies at 99
A leader in the record industry, Jason Shapiro was also a strong supporter of Pittsburgh's Lubavitch Center and Yeshiva Schools.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Reid Ringold plays Pictionary with The Friendship Circle via Zoom. (Photo provided by The Friendship Circle)
June 26, 2020, 2:14 pm
Friendship Circle ready for summer with pandemic-friendly programs
This season, the nonprofit that focuses on inclusion of people of all abilities will offer a mix of in-person and virtual events.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
Rabbi Dovie , Mushkie and Yossele Kivman. Photo provided by Rabbi Dovie Kivman.
June 22, 2020, 3:59 pm
New Chabad center in Erie aims to open for 2020 High Holidays
While Erie's Jewish population has dwindled to fewer than 500, Chabad is committed to reach out to those who are still there.
By By Justin Vellucci | Special to the Chronicle
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