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A Sukkot feast from Bukhara
By Linda Morel
Sephardi treats
Audrey Glickman (Photo by Trevor K. Leong)
BooksLocal author stands up for the ‘unpocketed majority’
By Toby Tabachnick
Dr. Rick Hodes (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
Tikkun olamJewish surgeon from Africa honors memory of Jerry Rabinowtiz
By Toby Tabachnick
Daniel Shaner is joined by Baldwin High School students during the training. Photo by Adam Reinherz
WorkshopBaldwin teachers shine educational light on anti-Semitism
By Adam Reinherz
'Soul Witness' will play at the Regent Square Theater on Nov. 3. (Photo provided by Havey Bravman)
October 15, 2019, 10:47 pm
Holocaust film to benefit victims of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Dozens of interviews of Holocaust survivors were locked away for three decades. Now they may be heard in the feature-length film, 'Soul Witness.'
By Toby Tabachnick
Dana Myrtenbaum (Photo courtesy of Dana Myrtenbaum)
October 15, 2019, 10:34 pm
Israeli gender equality advocate to visit Pittsburgh
Dana Mytrenbaum will meet with Pittsburgh's Gender Equity Commission
By Toby Tabachnick
Robertson painted a mural of Hannah Senesh in downtown San Diego.
October 15, 2019, 9:55 pm
Why a Christian Japanese-American artist painted Nazi fighter Hannah Senesh
San Diego mural features the Israeli war hero
By Josefin Dolsten
October 15, 2019, 9:50 pm
Israeli novel tackles lying and its costs
A foundation of falsehoods
By Jesse Bernstein
Daniel Shaner is joined by Baldwin High School students during the training. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 11, 2019, 9:45 am
Baldwin teachers shine educational light on anti-Semitism
Educators and students address unanswerable questions.
By Adam Reinherz
Dr. Rick Hodes (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 10, 2019, 9:32 pm
Jewish surgeon from Africa honors memory of Jerry Rabinowtiz
As the country's only spine surgeon, Rick Hodes has helped more than 1000 patients in Ethiopia. Jerry Rabinowitz, killed on Oct. 27, had planned to volunteer at his clinic.
By Toby Tabachnick
Audrey Glickman (Photo by Trevor K. Leong)
October 10, 2019, 9:19 pm
Local author stands up for the ‘unpocketed majority’
From power to practicality, it's pockets that can change the world
By Toby Tabachnick
October 10, 2019, 5:46 pm
A Sukkot feast from Bukhara
Sephardi treats
By Linda Morel
Luigi Toscano photographs a local Holocaust survivor to be used as part of the Lest We Forget Pittsburgh exhibition.
October 10, 2019, 5:00 pm
Local Holocaust survivors featured in new photo exhibit
"Lest We Forget" opens Oct. 17
By David Rullo | Staff Writer
Rabbi Ron Symons listens as National Public Radio legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses her reporting on the Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
October 2, 2019, 2:38 pm
National experts join local leaders in exploring First Amendment
Nina Totenberg headlines conference at Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh.
By Adam Reinherz
The Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis
October 2, 2019, 2:27 pm
Seedlings from ‘The Survivor Tree’ coming to Pittsburgh
Healing process continues with gift from afar.
By Adam Reinherz
David Harry Tannenbaum. Photo courtesy of Lydia Blank
October 2, 2019, 2:21 pm
Pittsburgh author publishes new book
David Harry Tannenbaum updates his series.
By Adam Reinherz
Photos from ACAT displayed at Rodef Shalom highlight technical proficiency and coexistence (Photo provided by Mark Frank)
October 2, 2019, 12:58 pm
Photos by students at Arab/Jewish center in Israel show hope for the future
ACAT, modeled on Pittsburgh's Manchester Bidwell, brings inspiring exhibit to Rodef Shalom
By Toby Tabachnick
Dan Leger blew a shofar when Dor Hadash’s Torahs were walked to the Tree of Life building back in 2010. (Photo by Christopher Rolinson)
October 2, 2019, 12:09 pm
Pittsburgh, Parkland survivors to speak on forgiveness at JCC
Daniel Leger, who was seriously wounded during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting last October, shares insights on moving forward.
By Toby Tabachnick
Daniel Leger, left, and Shternie Rosenfeld stand near the re-dedicated "Comfort Room" at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. Photo by Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 12:22 pm
‘Comfort Room’ signals intended purpose at Medical Examiner’s Office
Collaborative efforts ensure language reflects aims at downtown space.
By Adam Reinherz
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