‘This is my last interview,’ says centenarian Holocaust survivor “You can ask me anything you want, and I’ll answer you,” Jack Betteil, 100, told JNS. Heather Robinson March 5, 2024
At University of Pittsburgh, Jews and Muslims bond, matzah-ball soup included As students spoke of antisemitism and university presidents testified about Jew-hatred on campus in Washington, a peaceful, interfaith event took place in the City of Bridges. Heather Robinson Dec. 6, 2023
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 Aug. 3, 2023
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 Dec. 30, 2022
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 Dec. 26, 2022
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 Dec. 16, 2022
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 Dec. 12, 2022
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 Nov. 15, 2022
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 Nov. 7, 2022
