
Jeff Finkelstein
I am sharing some brief vignettes and reflections from the past week I spent in Israel.
Read MoreFederations support Yad Sarah in airlifting medical supplies due to transportation issue caused by Houthi terrorists.
Read MoreAs I eulogized my father at his funeral, I said, “I am a Jewish communal professional, as my father was, because my father was.
Read MoreThe fight for political autonomy continues today, extending beyond the heroic efforts of those defending Israel.
Read MoreNone of what you see emanating from your Federation happens without this hard-working team of highly professionalized staff.
Read MoreWe’re marching on or near the National Mall for a 1 p.m. rally in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, November 14.
Read MoreNow, perhaps more than ever in our lifetimes, we must be one nation, one people, with one heart.
Read MoreI have so much to say and don’t know what to say. I think this post I saw on Facebook says so much with few words. Remember each of the hostages this Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom and please contribute to our Israel Emergency Relief effort (now at over $5 million).
Read MoreFederation kickstarts the Eradicate Hate Global Summit and brings Violins of Hope to Pittsburgh.
Read MoreSome of you may know that when I was in high school, I had decided that my future path would be to become a Conservative Rabbi.
Read MoreWe are in the month of Elul which is traditionally when we begin the serious repentance process leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Read MoreFoundation has had a historic, record-breaking year, adding over $31 million to its corpus from July 2022 through June 2023.
Read MoreFederation support for Pittsburgh/Israel connections is good for business!
Read MoreContrary to the notion of a quiet summer at the Federation, we are buzzing with activity!
Read MoreFederation partners provide food, water and medications for immediate aid.
Read MoreStarting at 10 pm at the Squirrel Hill JCC (thank you to the JCC for the long-standing partnership), we will offer 22 different sessions to immerse ourselves in Jewish study.
Read MorePittsburgh plays a role in the Jewish life in Pennsylvania and Israel.
Read MoreHow lucky were several us from Pittsburgh to be in Israel this past week to mourn with the country for her fallen on Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and then to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day on Yom Ha’atzmaut!
Read MoreI am proud of the questions we here in Pittsburgh have been asking.
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