David Rullo
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
The University of Pittsburgh's Working Group on Antisemitism issued its final report July 20, 2026. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
July 20, 2026, 4:40 pm
University of Pittsburgh’s Working Group on Antisemitism issues final report
Report and response issued by university
By David Rullo
Eight Carnegie Mellon University students are being investigated for recent messages painted on its fence. Messages like "By any means necessary," have forced the university to act several times since June. (Photo by David Rullo) 
July 17, 2026, 12:25 pm
CMU investigating 8 students for messages painted on the Fence
“The goal,” CMU said “is always to safeguard the community while preserving...the opportunity for students to continue academic progress during an ongoing investigation."
By David Rullo
Legal and law concept. Law and justice concept. (Photo by busra İspir, iStock)
July 13, 2026, 1:29 pm
10.27 Healing Partnership preparing community for synagogue shooter’s appeal
“Knowledge is power. If we know more, if we understand more, we have the ability to understand what is coming and to understand why it’s happening."
By David Rullo
David Whalen, David Butler, John Steffenauer and Cotter Smith star in the new David Mamet play “Henry Johnson.” Photo courtesy of Kinetic Theatre Company
July 7, 2026, 6:41 pm
Kinetic Theatre produces Pittsburgh premiere of David Mamet’s ‘Henry Johnson’
“People say, ‘You've got a new Mamet, how the hell did you do that?’ There’s a buzz about it. It’s exciting.”
By David Rullo
Ben Wecht Adat Shalom's new executive director. (Photo by Ben Wecht)
July 7, 2026, 3:16 pm
Ben Wecht named executive director of Adat Shalom
"When you bring skills together with passion, you know you have someone who is going to do really well,” Dayan said.
By David Rullo
The Tree of Life. (Rendering courtesy of Studio Libeskind)
July 6, 2026, 3:55 pm
Restored Tree of Life sanctuary to be named in memory of Sylvia and Martin Snow
“I’m thrilled to see my grandparents honored and memorialized in this way,” he noted. “My family is super excited, understanding that it’s taken a long time to get here.”
By David Rullo
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