David Rullo
David Rullo
A memorial plaque honoring the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting was stolen from the grounds of Taylor Allderdice High School. (Photo provided by Eric Kroll)
October 15, 2024, 9:20 am
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting memorial stolen from Allderdice grounds
Pittsburgh Public Schools will replace plaque before Oct. 27 commemoration
By David Rullo
Former president Barak Obama spoke at a Pittsburgh rally in support of presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Rep. Summer Lee did not attend or speak at the event. (Photo from public domain)
October 15, 2024, 9:14 am
Summer Lee absent from Obama’s Pittsburgh rally for Harris
Former president's appearance at Harris rally sparked political intrigue
By David Rullo
Pro-Israel counter-protesters, some wearing Israeli and American flags squared off against anti-Israel protesters on the lawn of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum lawn. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 10, 2024, 4:08 pm
Pro-Israel group squares off against anti-Israel protesters in dueling rallies
“We’re here to stand up while they’re standing for genocide.”
By David Rullo
Sen. Bob Casey met with Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on Oct. 9. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 10, 2024, 1:42 pm
Sen. Bob Casey stresses support for Israel during ‘Coffee and Conversations’
Town hall continues a tradition of CRC interviewing political candidates
By David Rullo
Thousands gathered for a vigil to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. (Photo by Julie Paris)
October 8, 2024, 2:23 pm
Jewish community gathers to remember Oct. 7
Statement put out by Ed Gainey, Sara Innamorato and Summer Lee ignites controversy
By David Rullo
As part of the Better Together program, Dor Hadash religious school students spent time with the congregation’s older generation participating in activities like baking Chanukah cookies. (Photo provided by Karen Morris)
October 8, 2024, 1:02 pm
Generations are ‘Better Together’ at Dor Hadash
“There was a lot of laughter, and it was fun,” she said.
By David Rullo
United Kingdom Parliament member Alex Sobel took time to stop at Pamela's, a Pittsburgh breakfast landmark, while visiting the city. (Photo provided by Alex Sobel)
October 7, 2024, 2:10 pm
Jewish UK Member of Parliament visits Pittsburgh
“Without the U.S.,” he said, “European Jewry would have all died and the United Kingdom would have fallen under the boot of Hitler”
By David Rullo
A Jewish Pitt student was recently assaulted in an antisemitic attack in Pittsburgh's South Oakland neighborhood. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 7, 2024, 1:40 pm
Jewish University of Pittsburgh student recounts antisemitic attack
“I call on the school and the city to do more to combat antisemitism on campus,” he said, “as well as the Student Government Board to condemn hate speech.”
By David Rullo
The West End Bridge had hand-made flags with Nazi symbols hung on it. (West End Bridge photo by Brian Donovan, courtesy of flickr.com)
October 1, 2024, 2:21 pm
Nazi banners hung from two Pittsburgh bridges
Neither sign contained a direct threat toward a specific group or individual. No arrests have been made.
By David Rullo
Yolanda Savage-Narva, vice president of racial equity, diversity and inclusion, communities of belonging for the Union for Reform Judaism (left) moderated the Tree of Life, Inc.’s first public program featuring Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Rep. Jamie Raskin and Maya Wiley, present and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
October 1, 2024, 2:14 pm
Tree of Life debuts programming in Washington D.C.
"A locally grounded institution with a national reach"
By David Rullo
East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)
September 30, 2024, 4:15 pm
Jewish Pittsburghers react to union’s BDS attempt at East End Food Co-op
Comments at the board meeting included accusations of apartheid and genocide, as well as the accusation that “Zionists are Nazis.”
By David Rullo
(Photo by Isaiah Pohlman, courtesy of flickr.com)
September 29, 2024, 9:37 pm
Jewish student attacked in Oakland
“This can’t continue,” Shawn Brokos said. “Our students need to feel safe.”
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29. (Courtesy photo)
September 24, 2024, 10:39 am
Local Jewish institutions plan for safe and secure High Holiday season
Brokos said it’s prudent to hope for the best but plan for the worst.
By David Rullo
(Photo by Eric Schramm photography)
September 24, 2024, 9:29 am
Israeli Olympic athlete trades his bobsled for the bimah during the High Holidays
“It takes extensive practice,” Edelman noted, “but eventually practice makes perfect. Or at least, practice makes better.”
By David Rullo
East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)
September 20, 2024, 3:40 pm
Union calls for East End Food Co-op to divest from Israel
Board prefers to concentrate on food business rather than international conflicts
By David Rullo
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