A year of challenges, a year of strength
Sep 25, 2024 · Israel’s fight to secure its borders and save the hostages, and the ensuing surge of antisemitism worldwide, made this a very difficult year for Jews everywhere, including in Pittsburgh.
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2 days ago · “While individual student conduct matters are not addressed publicly, all reports of bias incidents are taken seriously, thoroughly investigated, and appropriate steps are taken to foster an environment where every member of the Pitt community feels welcomed, safe and respected,” a statement from Pitt read.
Health Ministry compiles hostage testimonies to submit to UN
2 days ago · The Israeli Health Ministry has completed a draft report on the abuse that Israeli hostages suffered while held in the Gaza Strip, cataloging the physical and mental suffering they experienced and the lasting effects it has had on them, some of whom are children. Israel plans to submit the report to ...
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The value of the Chronicle | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Dec 18, 2024 · Much more valuable to me than the Times, the Journal, or any online publication (sorry, Bari) is the Chronicle. Each week, I take my time reading it; I’ll read part of it in the shvitz at the JCC, I’ll save an op-ed for Shabbat afternoon, and now as the head of school, I take the last photo page and carefully cut out each smiling CDS face to add to …
Israel, US: Hamas blocking hostage deal
Nov 13, 2024 · “Every moment that hostages are being held is a war crime and a humanitarian crime, and Hamas needs to release them now,” he added. Get The Jewish Chronicle Weekly Edition by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up Mencer did not say whether an Israeli delegation would travel to Cairo or Doha—the parties that have been working to broker a dialogue—with a view to jump-starting ...
Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change ...
Sep 2, 2024 · Earlier in the day, for the first time since Oct. 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for not rescuing hostages, even as he blamed Hamas for the deadlock in negotiations.And President Joe Biden said he was more determined than ever to reach a deal.
Chronicle’s top stories of 2022 | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Dec 27, 2022 · Added journey, new beginnings. Following the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Mega Mission to Israel, a group of almost 20 Mission attendees traveled from Jerusalem to the United Arab Emirates between June 22 and 26.. Federation senior vice president and chief development officer Brian Eglash told the Chronicle that visiting UAE was a chance to “connect with the growing and ...
Jewish movies were everywhere in 2024. What does it mean?
4 days ago · (JTA) — Hollywood tore itself apart after this year’s Oscars ceremony following a Jewish director’s acceptance speech for a Holocaust film, in which he criticized Israel months into its war in Gaza.. The spat over Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” came alongside Jewish backlash to new diversity and inclusion standards from the …
Israel set to okay 60-day Lebanon truce Tuesday, but pledges to …
Nov 25, 2024 · “We don’t know how long it will last,” the official said of the ceasefire. “It could be a month, it could be a year.” Get The Jewish Chronicle Weekly Edition by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up Since October 8, 2023, Hezbollah-led forces have attacked Israeli communities and military posts along the border on a near-daily basis, with the group saying it …