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Heather Robinson

Rose Mallinger, who was killed on Oct. 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh, with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Courtesy: Amy Mallinger.

After death-penalty verdict, Pittsburgh Jewish community expresses relief, looks ahead

A federal jury condemned the shooter, who shot and killed 11 Jewish men and women at prayer in synagogue for Shabbat-morning services.

Heather Robinson

August 3, 2023

Seth Rogen speaks at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International event in California, July 19, 2019. Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons.

Disappointment in Claims Conference decision to feature Seth Rogen

The comedian has questioned Israel’s existence and participated in online ridicule of a Jewish journalist by antisemites.

Heather Robinson

December 30, 2022

Mordechi “Modi” Rosenfeld. Credit: Courtesy.

Comedian Modi: Laugh at yourself, and the world will laugh with you

Tel Aviv-born Mordechi “Modi” Rosenfeld believes in humor as a hedge against fanaticism, arrogance and inability to see the self—and sees a comic’s role as a watchdog of the powerful.

Heather Robinson

December 26, 2022

Barbra Streisand will be among the celebrities to speak at the Claims Conference virtual celebration of Holocaust survivors. Credit: Courtesy of Barbra Steisand.

Star-studded online event to honor Holocaust survivors and share their stories

“The underlying theme this year is that with the rising tide of antisemitism, it is impossible to turn on the TV and not hear voices of Holocaust denial. The voices of survivors should be louder than that of deniers,” said Claims Conference leader Greg Schneider.

Heather Robinson

December 16, 2022

Mithal Jamal al-Alusi speaks at an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee in 2019. Credit: American Jewish Committee.

Former Iraqi parliamentarian, supporter of peace with Israel, faces prison, execution

If they succeed to silence a former parliament member with “thousands of people” behind him, “no one will be able to speak for peace,” says Mithal al-Alusi.

Heather Robinson

December 12, 2022

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is awarded the Theodor Herzl Gold Medallion at the Zionist Organization of America's 125th anniversary Gala in New York City, Nov. 13, 2022. Credit: ZOA.

ZOA honors Trump, hails best friend Israel’s ever had in the White House

The former president urges greater support for Israel, including among Jewish Americans.

Heather Robinson

November 15, 2022

Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro, Jan. 15, 2019. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Pennsylvania Jews show strong support for gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro

Shapiro’s opponent Doug Mastriano gave money to social media platform Gab, which allows anti-Semitic content.

Heather Robinson

November 7, 2022

Summer Lee announces her 2022 campaign for a congressional seat representing Pennsylvania. Credit: Mark Dixon via Wikimedia Commons.

Pennsylvania Jewish voters may vote Republican to defeat Israel critic Summer Lee

Lee, who is running in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, slammed U.S. support for Israel during the 11-day conflict between Israel and terror groups based in the Gaza Strip in May 2021.

Heather Robinson

November 7, 2022

Supporter signs for Dr. Mehmet Oz at a campaign event in Pennsylvania on Aug. 17, 2022. Courtesy of Repubican Jewish Coalition.

Jewish voters on close Pennsylvania Senate race between Oz and Fetterman

“Oz is a carpetbagger from New Jersey who wants to buy a Senate seat, and Fetterman is a bum from Western Pennsylvania whose parents had him on a stipend till he was 49,” said Joe Albert of Scranton.

Heather Robinson

November 7, 2022