Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

The show, coming in November, narrates the story of two Jewish kids who met in elementary school and eventually became one of the best-selling musical groups of the '60s. #PittsburghFallArtsPreviewhttps://bit.ly/2xsHO93 

As in any such move, there was a familiar question: How do you pack a congregation’s history and its hundreds of objects into a building one-third the size of the old one?https://bit.ly/2xinW9f 

"Preaching only about 'building bridges instead of walls' is the safe sermon. And it’s not wrong. But please don’t stop there." Guest columnist Jan Zauzmer wants rabbis to move beyond civil discourse in their sermons. #YomKippurhttps://bit.ly/2NjWySn 

The partnership is meant to provide a "one stop shop in the community" for different types of financial assistance.https://bit.ly/2NlvbHG 

Five local rabbis share their views on whether there is a Divine ear — and if so, whether it is listening to us on the High Holidays. #YomKippurhttps://bit.ly/2NKHb4X 

The legacy of the late journalist runs deep in her beloved hometown, where her insightful, bold and sensitive facility with words moved readers for more than three decades.https://bit.ly/2xcG3xr 

With collaboration and music, the congregations hoped to both bring more people to the selichot service and introduce the service in a new and innovative way.https://bit.ly/2xcTEVA 

The memoir follows author Mohammed Al Samawi through his childhood in war-torn Yemen and his eventual self-described "awakening" about Judaism.https://bit.ly/2OoR84W 

Hillel International has launched probe into mega-donor Michael Steinhardt, the New York Jewish Week reported. Allegations of unwanted sexual remarks against employees first arose in 2015, sources say.https://bit.ly/2xbbM25 

“I wanted Nathan’s story out there." After Valerie Bacharach lost her son to opioid addiction, she turned to art to express her feelings. When sketching flowers didn't do the trick, she jotted down some poems instead.https://bit.ly/2MvqJ3C 

Andrey Kogan, a native of Uzbekistan, will work to help college students connect with Israel from an "authentic and unique perspective."https://bit.ly/2NGEVLZ 

The lineup includes “Indecent,” the story behind a show by Jewish playwright Sholem Asch, and “Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin,” which traces the life of the Jewish composer. #PittsburghFallArtsPreviewhttps://bit.ly/2oZEmPn 

After several years of being taught in various synagogues and community buildings throughout Squirrel Hill, the boys are settling into the newly renovated Herman Lipsitz Building.https://bit.ly/2COATNd 

The sweetest time of the year may be the best time to visit one of the Steel City’s newest stores.https://bit.ly/2M7G3n9 

On Yom Kippur millennia ago, the high priest donned four special garments before entering the holy of holies. Today, local spiritual leaders still approach the first of the High Holidays with an eye toward evocative fashion.https://bit.ly/2M8VfAf 

Pineapple upside-down cake, a former symbol of hospitality, may no longer be the rave, but good manners never go out of style.https://bit.ly/2oPNDJF 

ICYMI: The Federation married an old venue with a trendy medium for their annual meeting, creating a TED Talk-style presentation titled "Fed Talks: Ideas to Power an Inspired Community."https://bit.ly/2oPjl9W 

#MacMiller, born to a Christian father and Jewish mother, was not shy about his Jewish heritage, proudly having a Star of David tattooed in his hand.https://bit.ly/2M7Rrze 

By the end of the 19th century, most mail sent by European and American Jews consisted of Rosh Hashanah cards. Today, social media posts, email blasts and cell phone greetings threaten to endanger the art of the card.https://bit.ly/2Qfd5Vk