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Rabbi Yisroel Altein tutoring Hallie, Samantha and Jack Cohen. Photo courtesy of Jed Cohen
Exploring the numbers
Studying community: Parents confront choices regarding formal Jewish education
By Adam Reinherz
Parent portraits give light to 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study.
TransitionEnd of formal mourning period marked by special recitation
By Adam Reinherz
High HolidaysLocal rabbis grapple with massacre in preparing sermons for High Holidays
By Toby Tabachnick
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
Exploring jurisprudenceNational experts join local leaders in exploring First Amendment
By Adam Reinherz
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October 15, 2019, 9:57 pm
The sole of man
By Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel
October 11, 2019, 9:45 am
Baldwin teachers shine educational light on anti-Semitism
Educators and students address unanswerable questions.
By Adam Reinherz
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October 10, 2019, 5:49 pm
God is slow to anger; we should be, too
Deuteronomy 32:1-52
By Rabbi Jessica Locketz
Ceen Gabbai with friends in one of Saddam Hussein's castles. Photo courtesy of Gabbai
October 10, 2019, 5:26 pm
Here’s what it’s like to grow up as a Jew in Iraq
Iraqi Jew recounts life under Saddam Hussein
By Ben Sales JTA
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
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October 2, 2019, 12:23 pm
Moving Forward
Parshat Vayelech I Shabbat Shuva
By Rabbi Elchonon Friedman
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
Bradley Orsini, Federation's director of Jewish Community Security, has assisted numerous congregations in recent months. (File photo)
September 26, 2019, 12:02 pm
Congregations prepare for High Holidays security
Federation staffer, executive directors and community members share strategies.
By Adam Reinherz
Co-hosts Dan Berkowitz, left, and Drew Goldstein speak with panelists. Photo by Jim Busis
September 26, 2019, 11:54 am
‘Dial it Down’ podcast seeks remedy through civil discourse
Co-hosts Dan Berkowitz and Drew Goldstein debut podcast with live taping at Carnegie Library in Homestead.
By Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 11:45 am
End of formal mourning period marked by special recitation
“A. Malei Rahamim for the 11” chanted by Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers.
By Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 11:00 am
Local rabbis grapple with massacre in preparing sermons for High Holidays
Anti-semitism, security concerns among topics to be discussed
By Toby Tabachnick
Kesher gathers in Frick Park for a reflective Yom Kippur walk. (Photo provided by Keshira haLev Fife)
September 26, 2019, 10:47 am
From social justice to ‘slacker service’ groups offer High Holiday alternatives
Thousands of Jewish Pittsburghers forgo attending traditional synagogues on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Fortunately, there are other options.
By Toby Tabachnick
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