How are students balancing schoolwork with Passover and Easter?

By Luke Clister, Staff Writer • April 3, 2026

The beginning of April marks the start of Passover, followed by Easter in the first weekend — both of which many students celebrate in different ways.

Pittsburgh Jewish community members gather at annual barbecue following Friday evening attack

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold • September 3, 2024

Chabad at Pitt hosted its annual “BBQ and chill” event in Schenley Plaza on Monday evening. The goal for the event was to “create community for Jewish students” and to celebrate Jewish identity after the assault on Friday evening.

Different student groups rally in Schenley for Israel, Palestine in wake of recent attacks

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • October 10, 2023

Over 100 students rallied in Schenley Plaza to show their support for Israel following recent attacks by militant group Hamas just outside of Gaza. Later in the evening, another group of students also rallied in response to show their support of Palestine.

Pitt students celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter with their religious communities on campus

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • April 13, 2023

In part due to the lack of official days off, students observe Passover, Ramadan and Easter within their religious communities at Pitt.