Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.

JTA · 12 Mar

A gunman attacked Temple Israel in Michigan, but thanks to the synagogue's robust security measures and training, lives were saved.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

When Rabbis Meet AI

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

In an era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, rabbis are increasingly integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their ministrations, primarily for administrative assistance and exploring how algorithms can support Torah study and preparation of religious materials.

0 Holocaust Education

How One Girl Scout Is Shining a Light on the Holocaust

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 3 Mar

Lily Sassani, a Girl Scout from Western Pennsylvania, created the Holocaust Education Girl Scout Patch as part of her Gold Award project, the highest recognition in Girl Scouts.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Defeating Antizionism

Sapir · 25 Feb

The article examines the contemporary issue of antizionism, tracing its origins to past pseudoscience and examining its current manifestation in academia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Mass shooter at Canadian elementary school tweeted antisemitic content 2 days before attack, ADL finds

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 12 Feb

In a tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people, including family members and school personnel, before dying by suicide.

0 Education Antisemitism

What Qatar Bought from Carnegie Mellon for $1 Billion

Frannie Block in The Free Press · 2 Feb

Qatar has invested an unparalleled $6.6 billion in American universities since the 1960s, with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) being a significant recipient of these funds, receiving $1 billion.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

The cases that made Nat Lewin — and the causes he made possible

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 30 Jan

Nat Lewin has had a profound impact on American legal history and the role of Jews in the legal profession.

0 Television/Film Communities

‘The Pitt’ tackled the trauma of the Tree of Life attack. Here's how survivors of the synagogue shooting reacted to the episode.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 23 Jan

The HBO Max series, "The Pitt," addresses the ongoing trauma of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in a recent episode, focusing on its impact years later rather than dramatizing the event itself.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Josh Shapiro’s memoir could complicate a presidential run

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 23 Jan

Josh Shapiro's memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," defies the typical narrative crafted for political ambition by highlighting parts of his record that might complicate a 2028 presidential bid.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

‘The Pitt’ Pays Tribute to the Tree of Life Shooting in an Incredibly Moving Way

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Jan

The HBO Max series "The Pitt," featuring Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, pays tribute to the victims and survivors of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The ADL’s turn away from civil rights was years in the making — Oct. 7 accelerated it

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 15 Jan

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), traditionally a stalwart in American civil rights advocacy, has shifted its focus to primarily addressing antisemitism, especially since the rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Education Culture

A Yale student returns to class, with a Jewish question (and answer) about why she's there

Mia Rose Kohn in Forward · 15 Jan

Mia Rose Kohn, a cartoonist and Yale junior, reflects on the Jewish perspective of education in the inaugural piece of her graphic column for the Forward.

0 History Politics

The Jewish Test

Michael Doran in Tablet · 14 Jan

The article explores the historical resilience and survival of Jewish communities, juxtaposed against the rise and fall of empires, notably highlighted by the Roman Arch of Titus celebrating Jewish defeat.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Burnt Offerings

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet · 12 Jan

In 1885, the Pittsburgh Platform marked a pivotal reformation of Judaism, declaring it not as a nation but a religious community and distancing from practices like sacrificial worship.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Mississippi synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 is heavily damaged in arson

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, was deliberately set on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate crime.

0 Antisemitism Communities

From Bondi Beach to the next crisis: Why the first hour matters

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jan

The article highlights the swift and coordinated response of the Jewish Agency for Israel following a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, emphasizing the importance of immediate action in crisis situations.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in January 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Jan

January 2026 promises a rich array of television content with Jewish influences, ranging from dramas to documentaries.

0 Communities Torah

The Moment: Issue 1093

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Dec 2025

The piece in Mishpacha Magazine's Issue 1093 highlights several impactful Jewish narratives and events.

0 Education Antisemitism

America is teaching kids to hate Jews — and even itself.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish · 27 Dec 2025

Eric Buesing's essay explores the influence of foreign funding on American academic and educational institutions, particularly focusing on the negative perception of Israel and rising antisemitism in the U.S. Buesing argues that curriculum materials developed at esteemed universities, with significant financial contributions from Middle Eastern countries, subtly propagate narratives against Israel and Western civilization.

0 Sports Communities

The rabbi running a digital clubhouse for Jewish hockey fanatics

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Dec 2025

In his role as both a Chabad rabbi and a Canadian hockey enthusiast, Zvi Hershcovich has creatively combined his passions by creating the online community @JewishHockey.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 25 Dec 2025

The Biden Administration's visa restrictions on European digital hate-speech activists have drawn criticism from Jewish organizations, who see these figures as allies in countering online antisemitism.

0 Torah Communities

5 Ways Vayigash Rewrites Jewish Life in Diaspora

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 24 Dec 2025

Rivka Bennun Kay's analysis of Parshat Vayigash reflects on the enduring relevance of Jewish life in the diaspora, using the biblical narrative of Yaakov's move to Egypt as a framework.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish identity surges after Bondi, highlighting internal divisions — and the potential for renewed Black-Jewish cooperation

Robin Washington in Forward · 17 Dec 2025

In light of increasing antisemitism post the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, many American Jews initially hid their identities for fear of violence.

0 Politics Leadership

Top ADL civil rights lay leader quits, accusing group of being ‘useful idiot’ for Trump

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 12 Dec 2025

Joe Berman, a former key leader at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has publicly resigned, criticizing the organization for aligning too closely with the Trump administration and narrowing its focus exclusively to antisemitism at the expense of broader civil rights advocacy.

0 Culture Holidays

The part of the Hanukkah story we ignore — and why it matters to converts like me

Austin Albanese in Forward · 10 Dec 2025

Hanukkah, typically seen as a festival celebrating Jewish resilience and miracle, carries complex historical undertones of power and conversion that are often overlooked.

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