David Rullo
David Rullo
The latest antizionist post was painted on the CMU fence June 30, the fourth in less than a month. (Photo by Zev Adelson)
July 2, 2026, 1:25 pm
Raising the temperature: CMU Fence continues to stoke the fire of anti-Zionist hate
Anonymous actors promoting anti-Zionism paint CMU fence for a fourth time in less than a month
By David Rullo
Image by BreakingTheWalls via iStock
June 30, 2026, 12:06 pm
Jewish Diaspora Movement seeks to decentralize Israel in Jewish life
New organization created by Jewish Voice for Peace members; two Pittsburgh-based groups have joined
By David Rullo
"Death to Zionism" was written in Yiddish on the CMU Fence earlier this month. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
June 30, 2026, 11:27 am
CMU Fence emblazoned with ‘Death to Zionism’
“It’s troubling that this is the third time in two weeks that language targeting the Jewish community has been on The Fence."
By David Rullo
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hollowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 26, 2026, 11:51 am
Tree of Life secures up to $18 million in financing from Allegheny County
Major construction on the site is expected to begin this fall.
By David Rullo
Mariposas Galácticas brought an anti-Israel message to their performance at the Three Rivers Art Festival. (Photo by Eva Gelman)
June 23, 2026, 11:33 am
Three Rivers Arts Festival performance marred with anti-Israel messaging
“This was a mistake, but the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust did not mean any harm,” he said.
By David Rullo
East End Food Co-op. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 22, 2026, 6:09 pm
East End Food Co-op’s board rejects boycott of Israeli-sourced products
“A boycott would not be consistent with our responsibility to steward the Co-op as a shared institution that serves all members equally and remains focused on its core mission.”
By David Rullo
The Fence at CMU was painted with anti-Israel messages earlier this month. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 22, 2026, 12:47 pm
CMU Fence painted with anti-Zionist messages, call for violence
University issued statement denouncing message
By David Rullo
Journalist Jacki Karsh talks with Rabbi Danny Schiff at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Heart of Philanthropy event for Lev Society. (Photo provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
June 17, 2026, 11:01 am
In Pittsburgh, Jacki Karsh touts journalism fellowship combating antisemitism
Journalist creates Karsh Fellowship with husband in wake of Oct. 7
By David Rullo
The annual backyard BBQ benefiting NCSY has been an annual event for 35 years. (Phto by Sanford Riemer)
June 15, 2026, 12:05 pm
35th annual event benefiting NCSY sizzles into summer
Annual fundraiser has been "horrifying vegetarians" since 1990
By David Rullo
David Nackman (top) and Joanna Lowe (bottom) rehearse with Ayden Freed for the upcoming production of "Hamlet: The Bad Quarto." (Photo by Jeremy Segher) 
June 14, 2026, 7:34 am
‘Hamlet: The Bad Quarto’: A different interpretation of a classic
“It’s the earliest version of ‘Hamlet’,” director Jeremy Seghers explained. “It’s from 1603 but wasn’t discovered until the 1800s."
By David Rullo and David Nackman
Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
June 10, 2026, 2:22 pm
Man who threatened local official sentenced
Region experiences other antisemitic incidents
By David Rullo
Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein addressed the Sydney Jewish community during a three-day mission six months after the Bondi Beach shooting. (Photo provided by Jeff Finkelstein)
June 9, 2026, 10:01 am
Pittsburgh representatives visit Bondi Beach 6 months after terror attack
“All you want is never again,” she said. “Never again should any family have to go through this kind of trauma and tragedy.”
By David Rullo
From left: AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman in conversation at the AJC Global Forum June 2. (Courtesy of American Jewish Committee)
June 8, 2026, 10:58 am
Sens. Fetterman, McCormick address American Jewish Committee’s Global Forum
“It’s what Pennsylvania expects — and I trust him,” McCormick said. “I trust him more than anyone in the Senate.”
By David Rullo
Wearing sunglasses Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney Joshua Smith address press reporters after Brokaw accepted a plea deal for littering in relation to the distribution of antisemitic flyers. (Photo by David Rullo) 
June 3, 2026, 3:15 pm
White supremacist claims ‘Jews didn’t like what was on the flyer’
Ohio man pled guilty to littering in case related to antisemitic literature distributed in Pittsburgh
By David Rullo
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
June 2, 2026, 9:47 am
Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
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