Kathleen Gianni
B'nai Emunoh Chabad in Greenfield (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
August 1, 2024, 9:59 am
Greenfield continues to grow Jewish community
In just 13 years, the Chabad community in Greenfield has swelled from 10 families to about 70.
By Kathleen Gianni
Rock left outside the Tree of Life building on Oct. 27, 2020. The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting is discussed in Norman Finkelstein's book (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 24, 2024, 2:56 pm
‘Saying No to Hate’ delivers essential insights and strategies
Norman Finkelstein's book opens a necessary dialogue about antisemitism in the U.S. by providing context as well as solutions.
By Kathleen Gianni
A lighthouse at Presque Isle State Park (Photo by I, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
July 16, 2024, 1:47 pm
Pittsburgh’s backyard: 4 fun-filled day trips perfect for summer
Everything from cascading waterfalls to a lively music scene is close at hand
By Kathleen Gianni
(Photo by Life of Pix via Pexels)
July 14, 2024, 11:35 am
Chronicle guide to enlarging text and enabling audio reading
Reference this guide to learn how to enlarge text and enable audio reading on the online version of our publication.
By Kathleen Gianni
(From left) Rebecca Baverso, Michele Russo and Stanlee Stahl at the 2024 Summer Institute for Teachers (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous)
July 8, 2024, 11:06 am
Two local teachers chosen for elite Holocaust education fellowship
The program helped fellows consider new ways to think about and teach the Holocaust.
By Kathleen Gianni
Alan Olifson performs at Arcade Comedy Theater (Photo by Handerson Gomes)
July 2, 2024, 10:20 pm
Getting to know: Alan Olifson
Software developer by day and comedian by night
By Kathleen Gianni
Nomi Milmaster (Photo by Howling Wolf Phototgraphy via Joy Braunstein)
July 1, 2024, 8:11 pm
Meet Nomi Milmaster, 11-year-old rodeo sensation
Jewish preteen is champion horseback rider and racer
By Kathleen Gianni
Chami Saks styles a wig at Serenity Wig Salon (Photo by Olivia Pasquarelli)
June 24, 2024, 2:28 pm
Serenity Wig Salon offers solutions and compassion
“I think part of what keeps our clients coming back is that we’re really good at empathizing with what they’re going through.”
By Kathleen Gianni
Emily Loeb presenting a Generations talk to students from Norwin High School. (Photo courtesy of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh)
June 14, 2024, 4:30 pm
Holocaust Center presents Generations Speakers Series, sharing stories of survivors and their families
Melissa Marks: “I look at the people who saved my mother and my grandmother. They did an extraordinary thing."
By Kathleen Gianni
Jason Schiffman and Jennifer Schiffman (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Schiffman)
June 6, 2024, 2:30 pm
Getting to know: Jason Schiffman
Schiffman raised more than $162,000 to help fight blood cancer.
By Kathleen Gianni
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