The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A ba'al tekiah blows the Shofar at the William Pitt Union on Thursday.

Jewish students celebrate Rosh Hashanah amidst feelings of cautious optimism

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
Chabad at Pitt hosted their annual “Shofar in the Park” event on Thursday afternoon for Rosh Hashanah. Jewish students and families attended a brief service and enjoyed brisket sandwiches together on the WPU lawn. 
The Rosh Hashanah meal begins with the dipping of apple into honey and a special blessing for "a good and sweet new year."

Around High Holy Days, some Jewish students see pushback from professors

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • September 25, 2019
A number of Jewish students say they experience difficulties with exams, professors and grades around the High Holy Days.
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