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The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that covers local and national news, features, opinion, blogs, life cycle events, and more for the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, PA. Read about the latest developments in Israel, antisemitism, education, …
Where to donate to help Israelis at this time of crisis
Oct 10, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle lists several organizations in Israel that are seeking donations to help those affected by the brutal attack by Hamas. These include Magen Adom, Hadassah, United Hatzalah, Leket, IDF Soldiers Fund, Zaka and more.
Obituaries | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
4 days ago · Browse the latest obituaries of Jewish community members in Pittsburgh, PA. Find names, dates, and condolences for recent and past deaths.
Record-breaking aliyah from North America to Israel projected for …
Jul 29, 2021 · The pandemic has prompted many people to move to Israel from North America, seeking a better quality of life, health care, remote work and family connections. Nefesh B’Nefesh, a Jewish organization that facilitates aliyah, expects 5,000 olim in 2021, a 42% increase over the annual average.
Jewish leaders express alarm at Trump’s blaming Jews if he loses
Sep 23, 2024 · Former President Trump said Jews would have a lot to do with his potential defeat in 2024, sparking outrage and concern from Jewish groups and watchdogs. They accused him of antisemitism, scapegoating and endangering the Jewish community with his rhetoric.
PA Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer dies at 74
Oct 7, 2022 · The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle reports the unexpected death of Max Baer, the chief justice of the state Supreme Court, on Sept. 30. Baer was a Jewish leader, a child welfare advocate and a respected jurist with decades of service.
Beyond ‘Bubbie,’ Jewish grandparent names get a reboot
The web page explores how Jewish grandparents are getting creative with their names, from Bibi to Zaidy, and why they choose to deviate from the traditional Bubbie and Zayde. It features interviews with several local grandparents who share …
Yael Eckstein takes the reigns of Fellowship for Christians & Jews
Nov 21, 2019 · Yael Eckstein, daughter of the late Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, took over the leadership of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews in 2019. The organization helps millions of Jews and Christians around the world with …
Biden nominates Alejandro Mayorkas, a Latino Jew, as Homeland …
Nov 23, 2020 · Mayorkas, born in Cuba to a Cuban Jewish father and Romanian Jewish mother, was the deputy secretary of Homeland Security under Obama. He has worked closely with Jewish groups and spoken about the threat of anti-Semitism and hate crimes.
Who are Ukraine’s Jews, and how is Russia’s invasion affecting them?
This web page covers the situation of Ukraine's Jews amid Russia's invasion, not Putin's Jewish identity. It provides some background information on Ukraine's Jewish population, history and communities, but does not mention Putin or his possible Jewish origin.