David Rullo
David Rullo
Jo Recht addresses those attending a town hall to learn more about the Tree of Life. She's joined by Diane Rosenthal and 10.27 Healing Partnership Executive Director Maggie Feinstein. (Photo by David Rull)
August 25, 2026, 2:09 pm
Tree of Life shares vision for memorial and new home, projected to open in 2028
“The most important thing is that this act of murder happened in the place where we are creating this museum. This happened to 11 people who were killed from three congregations.”
By David Rullo
Chad Martin has roots in Youngstown, Ohio but his passion is in Israeli travel. (Photo provided by the Israel Ministry of Tourism)
August 25, 2026, 1:32 pm
For Israel tourism official, travel is a path to connection and understanding
“This way my way of joining the fray — doing what I’ve done for 10 years,” he said.
By David Rullo
CMU professor Rachel Mandelbaum is leading a nine-month Genesis Mission research project the university was awarded in July. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 25, 2026, 1:20 pm
CMU professor leads research project for Dept. of Energy’s Genesis Mission
“Our team is working on data infrastructure that is going to make it easier for researchers to apply AI to data from multiple sky surveys,” Mandelbaum offered.
By David Rullo
(Photo by MySecuritySign.com, courtesy of flickr.com)
August 19, 2026, 9:45 am
Antisemitic graffiti scrawled on Wheeling synagogue wall
“It would be wonderful to discover that they didn’t mean it hatefully, though there’s sadly no other way for us to take it.”
By David Rullo
A group of anti-Israel activists gather at the University of Pittsburgh in 2024. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 18, 2026, 2:27 pm
ADL launches new initiative to help universities address antisemitism
"Universities cannot claim to be addressing antisemitism seriously if they ignore what happens behind the classroom door and inside faculty governance."
By David Rullo
Company of "The Lion King. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
August 17, 2026, 3:24 pm
For Shelly Cohen, working with Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is a ‘dream job’
“This is my dream job. This is everything I’ve wanted to do. I’m getting to live my dream."
By David Rullo
Hayli Firtell-Elgarten and her husband Yossi have started the business Hayli Firtell-Elgarten. Now, she's starting a Jewish Woman Entrepreneur pod in Pittsburgh. (Photo provided by Hayli Firtell-Elgarten)
August 11, 2026, 11:07 am
Hayli Firtell-Elgarten hopes to strengthen community of Jewish women entrepreneurs
Jewish Woman Entrepreneur plans to meet in September
By David Rullo
JFCS signage (Photo provided by JFCS)
August 10, 2026, 5:50 pm
JFCS sues DHS on behalf of six children
"It’s incumbent upon us to honor that trust from them, to advocate as best we can and try to keep them safe and protect them from being returned to unimaginable circumstances."
By David Rullo
(Photo by gorodenkoff, courtesy of iStock)
August 7, 2026, 2:23 pm
Man pleads guilty in attack on Jewish Pitt student
Erie resident faces federal charges for antisemitic threats
By David Rullo
Julie Paris was part of a group that protested a recent visit by Rep. Rohit Khanna, who represents California’s 17th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Kazzaz)
August 4, 2026, 1:53 pm
Pittsburgh protester presses Rep. Khanna on Israel, Gaza and support for Platner
“I spoke with him extensively about how language is causing significant harm to Jewish communities around the world,” Paris said.
By David Rullo
Jan Reicher (left) and Debbie Findling, former Wexner Heritage Program fellows who are giving the amount the program spent on them and encouraging former fellows to pay similar amounts to organizations supporting victims of sexual assault and human trafficking, pose for a photograph in Findling’s home, May 14, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. The Jewish News of Northern California)
August 4, 2026, 1:09 pm
Wexner alumni with Pittsburgh roots wrestle with program’s legacy
“My first thought was, ‘I’ve got to give all that was invested in me back to the victims,’” she said.
By David Rullo
"Death to Zionism" was written in Yiddish on the CMU Fence this summer. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
August 3, 2026, 10:39 am
CMU defends Fence restrictions amid free speech, anti-Zionism dispute
“The goal is always to safeguard the community while preserving, where possible, the opportunity for students to continue academic progress during an ongoing investigation.”
By David Rullo
A new kosher shopping option will soon be available in Squirrel Hill--Murray's. (Image courtesy of Murray’s Market)
July 28, 2026, 10:19 am
Zoning Board of Adjustments approves plans for grocery store
Former Rite Aid location will soon be Murray's Market
By David Rullo
Wooden justice gavel and block with brass. (Photo by YanC, iStock)
July 27, 2026, 9:27 pm
Center for Jewish Legal Studies files amicus brief in support of case against MIT
Center co-founded by Duquesne University law professor Rona Kaufman
By David Rullo
Carlow University is teaming with Chabad House on Campus-Pittsburgh for a new program tailored for Jewish women (and men). (Photo by Kathy Humphrey) 
July 24, 2026, 2:15 pm
Chabad House on Campus, Carlow University create new program for Jewish students
Chabad House on Campus-Pittsburgh and Carlow University hope to launch the program in the fall 2026 semester.
By David Rullo
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