Month: November 2015
A horrific attack in Paris. An attack targeting Jews in Marseilles. An inspiring Federation event for alumni of the Melton program with 150 in attendance. Several terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel. Our staff “mitzvah day” volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. Other terrorist attacks in different countries. A great event sponsored by South […]
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There is so much I could write about this week since a great delegation participated in the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Washington DC that had many memorable moments. Pittsburgh was in a position of prominence as many of our Federation’s initiatives were highlighted at several sessions. To get a taste of […]
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There has been much in the press about the lack of a Pennsylvania state budget and the impact that has on the nonprofits that serve some of the neediest in our midst. This budget impasse impacts many of our Federation agencies that work in the social service area. Our Federation made an offer to all […]
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“Talk the talk and walk the walk”. This expression is used to say that if you are going to say something you actually have to believe and do it. Our Federation leadership has been talking about our commitment to Jewish identity building and Jewish education for many years. And, I think we have done some […]
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