David Rullo
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
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29 2025. (Courtesy photo)
June 1, 2026, 12:08 pm
Petition, fundraiser launched for man accused of antisemitic vandalism, bomb-making
Hamad is charged with conspiracy, defacing and damaging a religious building, making false statements and possession of destructive devices
By David Rullo
Oakland and Cathedral of Learning. (Photo by Cam Miller via Flickr at https://rb.gy/r2yato)
May 27, 2026, 11:58 am
Jarrett Buba sentenced for attacking two Pitt students
“I still see your eyes — wild and full of rage,” he said. “I feel my breath catch. My body tenses in those moments. I am right back in the fear you created.”
By David Rullo
Braude College of Engineering is in the process of a $100 million expansion. (Photo provided by Braude College of Engineering)
May 27, 2026, 11:52 am
Israeli Sarit Sivan talks biomedical engineering, Braude College, life as a mother
Sivan will be in Pittsburgh May 28 to June 2
By David Rullo
Pittsburgh native Steve Rosenberg wants to help Pittsburgh parents combat antisemitism in schools through his work with the North American Values Institute. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rosenberg)
May 27, 2026, 11:45 am
Group fighting antisemitism in Philadelphia schools expands effort to Pittsburgh
"We have to get away from this illiberal indoctrination taking place across the United States.”
By David Rullo
In Student to Student, sophomore through seniors talk to their peers about Judaism. (Photo by Krisi Foster)
May 19, 2026, 2:34 pm
Federation brings Student to Student to Pittsburgh
The program is now in 47 communities across the United States and two Canadian provinces.
By David Rullo
Tree of Life building (Photograph by Jim Busis)
May 18, 2026, 2:24 pm
Tree of Life Congregation welcomes nearly 50 new families as it plots its future
“We’re eager to start having real conversations with the current congregation,” she said, “and to learn from them, hear their stories and get to know them.”
By David Rullo
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hallowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 15, 2026, 3:09 pm
‘Bringing Jewish life back’ to the corner of Shady and Wilkins
“Over 2,000 individuals have contributed, some making $18 gifts,” she said.
By David Rullo
The Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025 Report is available on the ADL's website. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
May 12, 2026, 3:25 pm
ADL report: Pennsylvania ranked fifth nationwide for antisemitic incidents in 2025
“Antisemitism remains a genuine and prevalent threat to Jewish Pennsylvanians."
By David Rullo
(Photo provided by David Wecht)
May 12, 2026, 12:27 pm
Supreme Court Justice David Wecht leaves the Democratic Party
"It is my hope that Pennsylvanians and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds, will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred."
By David Rullo
Allan Tissenbaum (right) and his mother Ellen (second from left) took part in the March of the Living in April with Tissenbaum's son Jeremy (left) and niece Molly. (Photo by PBL Photography) 
May 11, 2026, 3:18 pm
Nonagenarian survivor takes part in March of the Living
“I wanted to honor her by doing the March,” Tissenbaum said. “I was really thinking of paying homage to her.”
By David Rullo
May Pundak and Rula Hardal are co-directors of A Land For All. (Photo provided by A Land for All) 
May 5, 2026, 12:26 pm
A Land For All coming to Dor Hadash
Presents a new vision of the two-state solution
By David Rullo
Gov. Josh Shapiro with the Jewish day school students from across the state who visited the state capital as part of Teach PA's Advocacy Day. (Photo provided by Etti Martel) 
May 5, 2026, 12:06 pm
Day school students take advocacy to Harrisburg in Teach PA trip
“I think it was helpful,” Rosenblum said. “It was good to go, and I think it will become a yearly tradition.”
By David Rullo
U.S. District Judge Roy Altman and Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht. (Photos courtesy of StandWithUs)
April 28, 2026, 11:54 am
Judges Roy Altman, David Wecht discuss ‘Israel on Trial’ May 5 in Pittsburgh
“He brings a message of education to Jews and non-Jews alike,” Wecht said.
By David Rullo
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