Octavia Liku
Del Duca has dedicated her life to fostering dialogue between the Christian and Jewish communities. (Photo courtesy of Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill)
August 11, 2026, 11:26 am
Sister Gemma Del Duca honored for lifetime of work by Congregation Emanu-El Israel
Del Duca co-founded the National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill.
By Octavia Liku
Rabbi Kara Tav (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Kara Tav)
August 1, 2026, 10:04 pm
Beth Shalom names Rabbi Kara Tav its first rabbi of spiritual care
“This is my expertise. I know how to call a stranger and say, ‘I know you're hurting, and the congregation wants to be able to support you.’”
By Octavia Liku
The Posner Center at Carnegie Mellon University. (Photo courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University)
July 21, 2026, 1:19 pm
At CMU’s newly reopened Posner Center, history is hidden in the margins
Since reopening in November 2025, the Posner Center has welcomed more than 8,000 visitors.
By Octavia Liku
Jacob Shinder. (Photo provided by Jacob Shinder)
July 20, 2026, 11:44 am
Song leaders strike a chord with congregants at Temple Emanuel
“Temple Emanuel is a uniquely musical congregation,” he said.
By Octavia Liku
Daniel Stern, seated with the Holocaust Center’s Emily Loeb, shares his family’s story of survival during the Holocaust. (Photo by Octavia Liku)
July 13, 2026, 12:42 pm
Daniel Stern shares legacy of survival in new short film
A new short film traces Stern’s family legacy of loss, resilience and hope in the wake of the Holocaust.
By Octavia Liku
Anti-Zionist messages were painted on the CMU Fence over the Fourth of July weekend (Courtesy photo)
July 8, 2026, 4:08 pm
CMU’s Fence Working Group delivers report amid renewed tensions
A series of anti-Zionist messages painted on the Fence has reignited debate over free speech and student safety
By Octavia Liku
Noah Kahan plays to a sold-out crowd at PNC Park on July 3 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
July 7, 2026, 10:18 am
Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide Tour’ sells out PNC Park
The Jewish singer-songwriter performed songs from his latest album “The Great Divide” to a crowd of roughly 40,000 at PNC Park stadium.
By Octavia Liku
Educator Daniel Singleton speaks to group of students at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh's permanent exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Singleton)
July 2, 2026, 11:20 am
Local Holocaust educator ‘builds connections’ at JFR Summer Institute
The five-day program traces the history of antisemitism, encouraging educators to exchange resources on the subject.
By Octavia Liku
(Image by Jehan-Jehan via iStock)
June 29, 2026, 1:26 pm
Independence Day event round-up
There are several celebrations planned around the city to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
By Octavia Liku
Community members gather at the interfaith event to discuss antisemitism on June 24 (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 29, 2026, 12:24 pm
Interfaith leaders reflect on year of ‘reckoning with antisemitism,’ launch new book
“There is room for everybody in this work.”
By Octavia Liku
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors (Photo courtesy of the Friendship Circle)
June 24, 2026, 3:14 pm
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh
"There's a saying in the disability community — 'nothing about us without us.’"
By Octavia Liku
Synagogue space at The New Riverview Apartments (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 23, 2026, 3:54 pm
At The New Riverview, residents share in spirituality on Shabbat
"We found a haven here."
By Octavia Liku
Community members carry Torah scrolls from the former Temple Sinai to the Rodef Shalom Congregation building, where the newly formed Beit Kulanu is housed. (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 22, 2026, 11:00 am
Torah Walk celebrates unification of Temple Sinai, Rodef Shalom into Beit Kulanu
“Until today, it was a house for all. Now it is a home for all.”
By Octavia Liku
Rendering of the Commercial Street Bridge, part of the exhibit “Commercial Street Bridge: Pittsburgh’s Next Engineering Marvel” (Photo by Octavia Liku)
June 17, 2026, 4:41 pm
American Jewish Museum exhibit builds bridges across communities
The show explores the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge as a symbol of "connection, relationships and community."
By Octavia Liku
(Photo by Ridofranz via iStock)
June 10, 2026, 11:29 am
JAA unveils pilot program to support family caregivers
Funded by a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the program intends to provide caregivers with the training and support necessary to aid their loved ones.
By Octavia Liku
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