The current crisis in Gaza has been alarming for many, including some Jewish Pittsburghers and elected officials. As the war drags on, some locals have been steadfast in calling for a durable peace.
Khana Timsina's dedication to the well being of those in need inspired him to offer his help in the aftermath of the attack on Pittsburgh Jewish communities in 2018.
Michael Bernstein was at home in Pittsburgh with his teenaged son when a gunman opened fire nearby on the Tree of Life synagogue, an act of hate that shattered his community. He draws parallels with the devastating Hamas attacks in Israel and the attack in Pennsylvania and points to ways that communities impacted by acts of hate can heal.