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The 2020 Community Campaign Has Raised $13.6 Million

Friday, June 19, 2020
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Let’s celebrate hard and quickly because we still have so much to do.

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We Stand with the African American Community

Friday, June 5, 2020
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We look forward to continuing to collaborate with, listen to and learn from our partners in the African American community and law enforcement to make Pittsburgh a more equitable, safe and inclusive place for all who live here.

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Other or Brother?

Thursday, June 4, 2020
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Within a worthy nation, they have silently reminded us, we are all brothers and sisters, and so we have a positive duty to be “preservers.”

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Relations Council Statement Regarding Riots Sparked by the Killing of George Floyd

Monday, June 1, 2020
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We stand with the African American community and all communities of color in mourning the deaths of Mr. Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who have lost their lives simply because of the color of their skin.

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A Message of Thanks to the Federation

Numbers are More than Statistics

Friday, May 22, 2020
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While numbers are critical to measure and inform, in the end, it’s all about people.

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Tikkun Leil Shavuot ONLINE This Year

Friday, May 15, 2020
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What makes our Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Pittsburgh so extraordinary is that it breaks down all our communal boundaries.

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JAA Parade of Thanks

Friday, May 8, 2020
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I want to use this opportunity to express deep gratitude to all my colleagues. Thank you! Toda Raba!

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A Gold Standard for Jewish Conduct

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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In every financial transaction, let each of us so carry ourselves that people will be moved to bless God’s name for having had dealings with us.

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Holiness Requires Community

Friday, May 1, 2020
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Holiness is not an elevated private experience; it exists only in the context of the day to day challenges of living with others.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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It is probably the first time in history that one million more Jews reside in the homeland of the Jewish people than in the next biggest Jewish community.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Yom Ha’atzmaut 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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It is probably the first time in history that one million more Jews reside in the homeland of the Jewish people than in the next biggest Jewish community.

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Connected Globally in Quarantine

Friday, April 24, 2020
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While I know that this quarantine life is not easy for any of us, our ancestors realized it was one of the strongest tools in our tool belt.

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Getting COVID-19 Support Dollars to the Right Place

Friday, April 17, 2020
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Our Federation has secured over $1.6 Million in direct COVID-19 support, coming from a reallocation of existing Federation dollars and additional donations from some very generous donors.

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Jewish Federation Coronavirus Relief Reaches $543,000

Sunday, April 12, 2020
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This year’s campaign is THE most important campaign in the history of the Jewish Federation.

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Only One Guest

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Only one guest will come to Seder this year. All the others who are usually at the table will not show.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Only One Guest

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Only one guest will come to Seder this year. All the others who are usually at the table will not show.

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Shabbat Shalom 4-3-2020

Find What You Need

Friday, April 3, 2020
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President & CEO, Jeff Finkelstein wishes everyone a Shabbat Shalom of peace and good health.

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Virtual Seder Prep Webinar

Friday, April 3, 2020
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In this seminar, Rabbi Schiff will offer pointers as to how to lead a quality Seder.

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Community Calendar Tips

Thursday, April 2, 2020
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The Community Calendar isn’t the only way to publicize your Jewish event, but it should be the first tool you use.

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Emergency Relief Reaches 250K|Jeffrey Finkelstein|Meryl K. Ainsman|cherry blossoms

$250,000 of Grants for Coronavirus Relief Approved by Federation Board

Thursday, April 2, 2020
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A board appointed committee of volunteers and staff allocated this money to address immediate needs for medical supplies, food insecurity relief, financial relief and additional staffing at our agencies here, in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide.

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