This picture was taken outside the Beth Shalom synagogue in Squirrel Hill. I had never seen this before. My experience with Squirrel Hill has been limited in the previous seven years. To be honest, I've never really ventured outside of Murray Avenue or Shady Avenue.
Several things Squirrel Hill is widely known for are its large residential area and its Jewish community. According to a 2002 study by the United Jewish Federation, 33 percent of the Jewish population of greater Pittsburgh lives in Squirrel Hill, and another 14 percent in the surrounding area.
When one walks around Squirrel Hill, to me, I think you get a sense of family and community. People who live in Squirrel Hill have either been there for decades or perhaps a new family wanting to establish roots.
Personally, one of my pet peeves regarding Squirrel Hill is the jaywalkers. Aarrgh! I hate driving through Squirrel Hill because a majority of the aforementioned residences don't believe in Green means "go" and Red means "don't go." One day people will learn this lesson.... one day, all you Squirrel Hill folks.
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