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Joshua Runyan
Joshua Runyan
May 3, 2019, 2:59 pm
Looking at the mirror, and finding the enemy within
The fact is, there is enough evidence on either side of the political divide to enable those on the other side to place blame for anti-Semitism on those in opposition.
By Joshua Runyan
November 2, 2018, 4:31 pm
When hate comes out of the shadows
Anti-Semitism — especially of the homegrown, American variety — IS A PROBLEM.
By Joshua Runyan
The July 24 Nefesh B’Nefesh flight brought 127 children to Israel, a milestone for the nonprofit organization. (Photo by Shahar Azran)
August 3, 2018, 8:27 am
Coming Home: New immigrants ponder a new future in Jewish state
With an increase in the number of young families, small families and recent graduates immigrating to Israel, the poster family for North American aliyah is changing.
By Joshua Runyan
Jared Kushner speaking while U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman looks on at the opening ceremony of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 17, 2018, 4:18 pm
Embassy opening spurs celebrations across Atlantic
From Vice President Mike Pence to Israel's ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer, officials from both countries praised President Trump for moving the embassy.
By Joshua Runyan
Mordechai Roizman monitors the unloading of a truck in Houston as part of relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey. (Photo provided)
October 14, 2017, 7:40 pm
Olam Chesed provides top-shelf items to needy families
Nonprofit developed a network of businesses eager to donate written-off inventory
By Joshua Runyan
July 27, 2017, 10:47 pm
Missteps at the Temple Mount
Enhanced security is necessary for the protection of troops guarding the site
By Joshua Runyan
Avi Steinberg and Rachel Dixon were married at the Maccabiah Games’ opening ceremony in Jerusalem. (YouTube image)
July 20, 2017, 9:29 pm
Avi Steinberg, Rachel Dixon marry at Games
By Joshua Runyan
December 21, 2016, 8:41 pm
A vigorous Jewish press is needed now, more than ever
By Joshua Runyan
Josh Sayles (fifth from left), d​irector of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council, Meryl Ainsman (eighth from left), the Federation’s ​c​ampaign ​c​hair, and Jeff Finkelstein (ninth from left), its p​resident and CEO, join Jewish community representatives from Philadelphia, Harrisburg and other locations as Go​v. Tom Wolf signs into law a bill that requires companies doing business with the state to certify that they do not boycott or discriminate against any sovereign state, including Israel. ​Photo provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
November 11, 2016, 2:42 pm
Pennsylvania embraces anti-boycott law, is 14th state to do so
By Joshua Runyan
Jonathan Greenblatt Photo courtesy of the ADL
September 28, 2016, 5:58 pm
ADL’s Greenblatt embraces controversy, bemoans rancor in community
By Joshua Runyan
November 10, 2015, 11:03 pm
New book delves into past, present and future of Chabad
By Joshua Runyan
October 7, 2015, 5:31 pm
Federation meeting crosses bridge to a bright future
By Joshua Runyan
John Kerry. Photo courtesy of U.S. Dept. of State.
September 3, 2015, 1:00 am
Kerry: This deal matters
By Joshua Runyan
John Kerry. Photo courtesy of U.S. Dept. of State.
September 3, 2015, 1:00 am
Kerry offers impassioned defense of Iran Accord as deal’s victory clinched
By Joshua Runyan
June 24, 2015, 3:31 pm
BDS ties to trade package perplexes pro-Israel community
By Joshua Runyan
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