Justin Vellucci
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October 9, 2024, 1:17 pm
ElevatEd takes root in Pittsburgh: Investing in the next generation of Jewish educators
ElevatEd aims to recruit, train, mentor and support more than 300 new educators in 12 American communities in its first three years, officials said.
By Justin Vellucci
Cantor Julie Newman (Photo courtesy of Cantor Julie Newman)
October 7, 2024, 4:19 pm
Tiferet Project: Julie Newman’s journey to enrich Jewish lives through meditation
Jewish texts through a lens of mindfulness
By Justin Vellucci
Rabbi Mendel and Chana Friedman with baby Batya (Photo courtesy of Bnai Emunoh Chabad)
September 9, 2024, 10:32 am
Bnai Emunoh Chabad welcomes Mendel and Chana Friedman to its staff
“It’s new and exciting — there are a lot of new opportunities."
By Justin Vellucci
Raiza Malka Hartz, Rabbi Herschel Hartz and their children (Photo courtesy of Raiza Malka Hartz)
August 5, 2024, 11:05 am
New faces at Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh
New Early Learning Center head and Judaics teacher join community
By Justin Vellucci
Margorie Manne and Jan Levinson volunteering with the Federation on its mission to Israel (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
July 1, 2024, 4:33 pm
Showing solidarity: Federation leads mission to Israel
The Pittsburghers saw where area donations were making a difference. Nearly 1,500 Pittsburghers have contributed $8 million for Israel since Oct. 7.
By Justin Vellucci
Sy Holzer and his grandchildren (Photo courtesy of Brian Holzer)
June 24, 2024, 10:52 am
Sy Holzer, leader of PNC Bank and champion of community, dies at 75
"Sy was not only a gifted corporate leader, he was a gift to the community and to everyone he met."
By Justin Vellucci
Harry Drucker and his great-grandchildren (Photo courtesy of the Drucker family)
June 17, 2024, 11:32 am
Holocaust survivor, dedicated tailor Harry Drucker dies at 100
"You never forget what happened. And you never forget your family. But you don’t dwell on it.’”
By Justin Vellucci
Bayla Blumstein (Photo courtesy of Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh)
May 30, 2024, 2:20 pm
Yeshiva Schools welcomes Bayla Blumstein to head Girls High School Judaics
Blumstein, a Houston-bred Jewish educator, will succeed longtime Yeshiva Schools staffer Batsheva Deren beginning this summer,
By Justin Vellucci
Photo by Sora Shimazaki via Pexels
May 14, 2024, 4:22 pm
From abortion to business ethics to veganism: Rabbi Danny Schiff teaches his 100th class on Jewish law
Applying Jewish ethical codes to contemporary topics
By Justin Vellucci
A Regular Season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday December 29th 2013. The Steelers defeated the Browns 20-7. (Photo provided by : Western PA Jewish Sports Hall of Fame)
May 6, 2024, 4:11 pm
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western PA inducts three star athletes
This year’s inductees are Dr. Niki Williams, Bary Dunn and Lester “Benny” Cohen, who is being honored posthumously.
By Justin Vellucci
Payadora Silent Tears (from left): Joseph Phillips, Lenka Lichtenberg, Robert Horvath, Rebekah Wolkstein and Drew Jurecka (Photo courtesy of Peter Yuan)
April 19, 2024, 12:53 pm
‘The Last Yiddish Tango’ blends music with testimonies of Holocaust survivors
Performed May 5 at Rodef Shalom Congregation
By Justin Vellucci
Susan Loether with her husband Richard Loether (Photo courtesy of Joe Loether)
April 15, 2024, 10:25 pm
Beloved Hebrew tutor Susan Loether dies at 67
“It was clear to everyone that Susan brought goodness and kindness and no small measure of fun into this life." — Rabbi Sharyn Henry
By Justin Vellucci
Jesse Sharrard (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
April 1, 2024, 3:24 pm
Jesse Sharrard named new director of Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
“I think I’ve got a lot of compassion for people and their circumstances, their need to eat and their need to feed their families.”
By Justin Vellucci
Jared Leigh Cohon (Photo courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University)
March 25, 2024, 5:51 pm
Former CMU President Jared Cohon dies at 76
“I’ve never known anyone who was as comfortable in his own skin as Jerry Cohon. Or in doing what he felt to be the right thing — no matter the consequences to him personally.”
By Justin Vellucci
Concluding IWP meeting (Screenshot courtesy of JFCS)
March 6, 2024, 11:49 am
JFCS program helps immigrants acclimate to Pittsburgh
IWP, a partnership between JFCS Career Services and Literacy Pittsburgh, has helped a growing number of immigrants strengthen their English skills and prepare for the workforce.
By Justin Vellucci
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