Pittsburgh

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Pittsburgh's Jewish students see 'increase in Jewish joy' ahead of new year

As they worked, they snacked on popcorn and tortilla chips - and caramel apples, which served as a representation of the hope for a sweet and prosperous year ahead.

Exterior sign for University of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, November 1, 2020
 Vandalism outside Pittsburgh Jewish Federation, left, and a Chabad synagogue, right, in Pittsburgh, July 29, 2024.

Squirrel Hill synagogue vandal fined, sentenced to five years probation

A vigil organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Maryland campus took place under court order on Oct. 7, 2024.

Federal judge reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Pittsburgh

 A photo of the antisemitic fliers distributed in Squirrel Hill.

Antisemitic fliers thrown from car in Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh


State Dept. indicts self-proclaimed Hamas operative in US army for explosives plot

Mohamad Hamad, 23, and Talya A. Lubit, 24, a Jewish Pittsburgh resident, were previously indicted for defacing synagogues with pro-Palestinian graffiti.

 Evidence collected from the phone of Mohamad Hamad after police executed a search warrant on his phone and cars.

Pittsburgh University suspends pro-Palestinian group SJP from its campus

The suspension comes after the February 4 disciplinary hearing, which was convened after the group breached Pitt's event regulations, according to the university.

 A woman looks on during a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in Washington, US, October 21, 2023

Pennsylvania man caught with child porn, antisemitic mass attack plans

The arrested man, a 20-year-old, had made statements online about his interest in “political and revenge-driven” mass casualty events, drawing inspiration from the 2018 Tree of Life attack.

 The Tree of Life synagogue at the intersection of Shady and Wilkins avenues, in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, on Oct. 30, 2018.

Tree of Life murderer is one of 3 death row inmates exempted from Biden’s commutation order

All of the three men still sentenced to death committed crimes that were motivated by hate or terrorism.

 The Tree of Life synagogue at the intersection of Shady and Wilkins avenues, in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, on Oct. 30, 2018.

Pittsburgh man who wanted to join Hezbollah 'to kill Jews' arrested

Shiite convert Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, tried to join Hezbollah during his travels to Lebanon and Syria during the October 7 War.

 Jack Danaher Molloy in photographs he took as part of an application process to join Hezbollah.

Self-described 'Hamas operative', Jewish woman charged with targeting Pittsburgh Jewish centers

Mohamad Hamad, 23, and Talya A. Lubit, 24 were charged with damaging religious property and conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States.

 Vandalism outside Pittsburgh Jewish Federation, left, and a Chabad synagogue, right, in Pittsburgh, July 29, 2024.

Plaque for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims stolen, investigations ongoing

A replacement plaque has been ordered and police are investigating the incident.

The facade of the Tree of Life synagogue, where a mass shooting occurred last Saturday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 3, 2018

Jewish student wearing Star of David attacked by group in Pittsburgh

"Despicable hatred runs rampant on Pitt's campus," Pitt's Chabad rabbi wrote on Instagram after the attack.

A police car

Man charged in attack on Jewish students at Pitt now accused in earlier assault

He’s now facing additional charges of attempted aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and harassment.

University of Pittsburgh campus, 2019

Assailant attacks Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh with glass bottle

Two of the students were treated for medical attention at the scene. The suspect behind the attack was arrested by Pittsburgh police.

 A picture of the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. This building finished construction in 2023, and was taken from behind UPB's Hanley Library.

Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel

No city has seen a measure to boycott Israel brought to voters. And Pittsburgh’s measure has caused quite a stir.

 Voters line up outside a voting place in a synagogue Shaare Torah, on Election Day in Pittsburgh, Nov. 3, 2020.