Who are Ukraine’s Jews, and how is Russia’s invasion affecting them?
WEBFeb 21, 2022 · Here’s a breakdown of who they are, where they live and what they are experiencing. Get The Jewish Chronicle Weekly Edition by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up We’ll add to this explainer as we learn more.
Rodef Shalom seeks historic landmark designation
WEBRodef Shalom, during celebration of its 165th anniversary this month, submitted a 70-page application on Nov. 9 to the City of Pittsburgh seeking designation as a historic city landmark. The designation, if approved by Pittsburgh City Council, would enshrine Rodef Shalom’s importance in the growth and fabric of Pittsburgh, and protect the ...
Beyond ‘Bubbie,’ Jewish grandparent names get a reboot
WEBJun 7, 2018 · Barry Asman settled on “Z” as his grandpa name because it is the sound that begins the word “zayde,” but is “very contemporary,” his wife said. Malori and Barry Asman chose to go by “Bibi” and “Z” instead of the traditional “Bubbie” and “Zayde.” (Photo courtesy of Erin Herman) Betty Jo Hirschfield Louik also eschewed ...
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WEBSen. Bob Casey and Rep. Adam Schiff address Israel and rising antisemitism during Pittsburgh visit. By Adam Reinherz. In final weeks of election season, attention called to U.S.-Israel relations, attacks on Jewish students and need to preserve democracy. Mental Health Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Squirrel Hill: Spotlight on teen mental health ...
Yael Eckstein takes the reigns of Fellowship for Christians & Jews
WEBNov 20, 2019 · Yael Eckstein takes the reigns of Fellowship for Christians & Jews. Yael opening food box with elderly woman, Nelli Barotko, glasses, white hair, headband, cane. Holding hands. It’s traumatic enough to experience the loss of a beloved parent, especially one who dies suddenly at the age of 67. But in February, soon after burying her father ...
The World Zionist Congress: What you need to know
WEBFeb 26, 2020 · The modern WZC is billed as the “parliament of the Jewish people.”. It allocates nearly $1 billion annually to support Israel and world Jewry, including the World Zionist Organization, Keren Kayemet LeYisrael — The Jewish Nation Fund and the Jewish Agency for Israel. The WZC doesn’t only allocate funds, though.
A juror called him ‘one of those New York Jews.’ His 1983 …
WEBApr 6, 2022 · Now, Jacobson’s quest has been answered. A Massachusetts district attorney is set to announce Tuesday that Jacobson, who is Jewish, was wrongfully convicted by a jury whose forelady reportedly referred to him as “one of those New York Jews who think they can come up here and get away with anything.”
Shaare Torah’s Rabbi Yitzi Genack adapts to new life in Pittsburgh
WEBSep 16, 2022 · In trying to explain it to those less familiar with Pittsburgh, Genack said he’s cited the recent births of two baby boys. Not only do both sets of parents belong to Shaare Torah, but “all four sets of grandparents are in Shaare Torah,” he said. “It’s crazy.”. These sorts of occurrences — or the fact that members of the ...
Torah prioritizes the mother’s life and health
WEBMay 18, 2022 · In other words, Torah and Jewish law prioritizes the life and health of the mother over the potential human life of her fetus. That is why one cannot violate the Sabbath for the sake of a fetus, only for the pregnant woman, according to the 17th century Rabbi Bachrach, based upon Arakhim 7a. If the anti …
'There has to be a record': Community reacts to synagogue …
WEBJun 16, 2023 · Alan Hausman, the president of Tree of Life Congregation, offered the advice of the late Fred Rogers: “Look for helpers.” “Every day for the past 4 1/2 years, I’ve tried to look for the helpers: the public safety department and law enforcement officers, the attorneys, our fellow Pittsburghers who have continued to offer their care and support day in and day out,” Hausman said.