Across Pittsburgh, coverage here takes in religious observances, synagogue programs, cultural events, identity studies and responses to antisemitism. This reporting spans the range of Jewish faith and cultural practices in the area.
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October 27, 2026
Pitt Denies Excluding Jewish Students from ReportUniversity representatives dispute claims that the campus antisemitism working group left out Jewish student input.
October 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Volunteers Honor Tree of Life VictimsCommunity members participate in service projects to mark the eighth anniversary of the synagogue shooting.
October 22, 2026
University of Pittsburgh Issues Report on AntisemitismThe campus working group released recommendations after interviewing community members about the campus climate.
October 20, 2026
Survivor to Share Bondi Beach Shooting Story in PittsburghLeibel Lazaroff will recount his experience during the 2025 attack at an event in Pittsburgh on Nov. 3.
October 12, 2026
Residents Launched Squirrel Hill Moishe PodIn August 2026, two young adults began hosting community programs for Jewish residents in their Pittsburgh home.
October 12, 2026
Pittsburgh Synagogue Time Capsule DiscoveredArchives staff recovered a 1952 time capsule from the demolition debris of a Pittsburgh synagogue site.
September 26, 2026
Pittsburgh Coffee Shop Will Open in Former BankA Jewish learning center and cafe is scheduled to debut at 4300 Murray Avenue in early 2027.
September 24, 2026
Professor Filed EEOC Complaint Against Duquesne UniversityAlex Kranjec alleges he faced antisemitic harassment and retaliation within the university's psychology department.
September 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Faith Leaders Will Lobby in HarrisburgA coalition of local religious leaders will visit the state capital on September 30 to advocate for security funding.
September 20, 2026
Eradicate Hate Summit Expanded Youth TrainingThe Pittsburgh-based organization held its annual summit to address hate-motivated violence and school safety.
Coverage takes in holiday celebrations, educational programming, institutional leadership transitions, and community efforts to counter antisemitism. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences between religious denominations often define how local practice and cultural events are organized. Demographic shifts and the evolution of community traditions are the most frequent subjects of local reporting.
