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0 Culture History

Mister Rogers’ Very Jewish Post-9/11 Message Is So Moving

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Sep

Fred Rogers, the beloved host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," who lived in the Jewish community of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, offered a poignant message after 9/11 using the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, which means "repairing the world."

0 Antisemitism Communities

Antisemitic fliers thrown from car in Squirrel Hill neighborhood

Grace Gilson in Forward · 19 May

Squirrel Hill, the Pittsburgh neighborhood that suffered the tragic 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, faced another antisemitic attack as fliers denigrating Jews were scattered from a moving vehicle.

0 Television/Film Culture

Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Apr

In a poignant moment for Jewish viewers, HBO's medical drama 'The Pitt' features a scene where the main character, Dr. Michael Robinavitch, recites the Shema during a mental breakdown.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pittsburgh’s mayor struggles politically amid lack of support from city’s Jewish community

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Mar

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is facing political challenges primarily due to a controversial statement he made regarding the anniversary of the Hamas attacks.