Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh to Transition from the Jewish Federation to the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, November 2, 2017 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh (JCC) are pleased to announce that South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh will transition from the Jewish Federation to the JCC. South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh (SHJP) launched in July 2014. Private donors funded SHJP with the help of the Jewish Federation to strengthen the […]

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Pittsburgh Reggio Cohort

Looking for the Values We Have in Common to Build a Better Tomorrow

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, October 31, 2017 / 0 Comments

“No one in Reggio wants to teach others how to “do school.” What we seek to do rather is to try and deepen our understanding, together with others, of why it was possible in Reggio Emilia for an (educational) experience founded after the war, to grow and consolidate with time… What we want to do […]

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Reggio Seminar Deanna Oct. 2017

Educators Reconnect with the Language of Music

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, October 24, 2017 / 0 Comments

As part of Pittsburgh’s continuing commitment to excellence in Jewish Early Childhood Education, in 2015 under the direction of Carolyn Linder, the Federation hosted The Wonder of Learning: The Hundred Languages of Children traveling exhibition from Reggio Emilia, Italy. In conjunction with the exhibition’s presence in our city, the 2015 summer North American Reggio Emilia […]

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Reggio Emilia Conference for Early Childhood Educators 2017

Early Childhood Professionals Arrive in Italy

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, October 23, 2017 / 0 Comments

Our Pittsburgh Cohort has safely arrived in Italy and has joined 51 other Jewish early childhood educators from Boston, Chicago, District of Columbia, Israel and Maryland. To help frame our time together in Reggio Emilia, yesterday, we were given a walking tour of the city and learned more about its rich history by parent volunteers […]

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Early Childhood Professionals Prepare for Seminar in Italy

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, October 10, 2017 / 0 Comments

On October 19th, a cohort of 12 Jewish early childhood professionals, led by Carolyn Linder, Federation’s Director of Early Childhood Education met to discuss their journey for a 10-day seminar in Italy, exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach through a Jewish Perspective. This unique experience will focus on the professional growth of the participants as they […]

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Now is the Time to Engage

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, August 30, 2017 / 0 Comments

Brian Eglash, our Chief Development Officer, makes the case for why now is the time to engage, not disengage, with Israel.   Read about it in the Times of Israel…

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Two Great Problems Face American Jewry

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, August 7, 2017 / 0 Comments

How “Israeliness” can play a role in securing the future of American Jewry. Read about it in The Tower…

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Hires Sara Spanjer as Young Adult Division Director

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, August 2, 2017 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh announces the hire of Sara Spanjer as Young Adult Division director. In this position, Ms. Spanjer will focus her efforts on leadership development and manage all fundraising activities related to the Young Adult Division, including cultivation and solicitation of donors ages 22–45. Ms. Spanjer’s first day at the Jewish Federation […]

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Onward Israel: Roy Faigenbaum

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, July 31, 2017 / 0 Comments

Shalom! I’m Roy Faigenbaum, a rising Senior at the University of Pittsburgh from Philadelphia, majoring in Political Science, Urban Studies, and Philosophy. The best part about the triple major combination that I am engaged in is the unique mentality that I find myself approaching situations with; Political Science leaves me critical, while the Urban Studies […]

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Onward Israel: Abigail Netelson

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, July 31, 2017 / 0 Comments

Shalom from the Holy Land!! My name is Abigail Natelson and I am an incoming junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Religious Studies. My internship is with Green in the City at Dizengoff Center’s rooftop hydroponic farm. While this is my third trip to Israel, it has been […]

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Our Next Act, Jewish Federation's Annual Meeting, Will Report and Preview Community-Empowered Initiatives

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, July 28, 2017 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will present highlights of the past year at its Thursday, Aug. 31, annual meeting, with the theme “Our Next Act.” The show will star Pittsburgh’s Jewish community: its collective accomplishments through the Jewish Federation in 2016–2017 and a preview of the initiatives that are in the wings. The meeting […]

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Onward Israel: Emily Rollman

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, July 26, 2017 / 0 Comments

Shalom! I’m Emily Rollman, Pittsburgh native and incoming Junior at Tulane University in New Orleans. This summer I have the opportunity to intern at Jacob Peres Office, a strategic communications and design consultancy firm. Each day on the job is different. I spent my first two days accompanying a group of foreign journalists as they […]

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Onward Israel: Elli Warsh

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, July 26, 2017 / 0 Comments

Shalom!!! I’m Elli Warsh from Westfield, New Jersey. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Health Services with a focus in Community Health Assessment. This summer I am interning at StarTau, a startup accelerator at Tel Aviv University. After visiting Israel with my family following my Bat Mitzvah, I felt an […]

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Onward Israel: Jamie Barishman

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, July 24, 2017 / 0 Comments

Shalom! My name is Jamie Barishman and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh, where I am studying Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering is an interesting major because of how broad it is. After taking some classes and overall learning more about what I can do with this major, I decided I was […]

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Onward Israel: Alli Bernstein

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, July 24, 2017 / 0 Comments

Hello, My name is Alli Bernstein and I am from Pittsburgh. This August I graduate from Kent State university with a BSc in Tourism Management with a minor in Business. I’m passionate about travel, and love seeing and experiencing new things wherever I go! My junior year, I studied abroad with Semester at Sea in […]

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Teens Pose for Selfie with Krembo Member

Krembo Wings Models Inclusion

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Sunday, July 23, 2017 / 0 Comments

Krembo Wings is the only inclusive youth movement in Israel for children and youth with and without disabilities, providing weekly social activities for young people. Krembo Wing’s Karmiel branch is generously supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and its Israel and Overseas Funding Committee. Read about it on Israel21c…

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Onward Israel: Anneliese

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, July 19, 2017 / 0 Comments

My name is Anneliese and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh double majoring in psychology and accounting. My Placement Coordinator Brittney, managed to find the perfect internship that combines both of my majors. I’m interning at a small financial startup company called Genie. Genie was started by my boss who one […]

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Onward Israel: Rachel Adelsheimer

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, July 19, 2017 / 0 Comments

Hi! My name is Rachel Adelsheimer and I am from Pittsburgh. I go to Penn State University and am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with the goal of becoming a Speech Pathologist. This summer, I am interning at Gan Bein Cremim Vesadot in Rishon Litzyon, which is a kindergarten for eight boys with Autism. […]

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Pittsburgh’s Jewish Early Childhood Education is Growing

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, July 17, 2017 / 0 Comments

Jewish Life and Learning’s own Caroyln Linder writes in eJewishPhilanthropy about our ongoing work enhancing the quality and impact of Jewish early childhood education in Pittsburgh. Read the full story in eJewishPhilanthropy.com   Or online at the Jewish Theological Seminary  

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Onward Israel: Eric Baum

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, July 11, 2017 / 0 Comments

Shalom! I am Eric Baum from Pittsburgh, PA. I study Political Science at Miami University. I am interning for BrightBug Media, a start-up company focused on specialized e-commerce. My time in Israel so far has been amazing. I feel a deep connection with the city of Tel Aviv, the country of Israel, and the Israeli […]

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