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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

This is Not the Eleventh Plague

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Too many Jews and Jewish educators are talking about the current pandemic as the “11th Plague”, suggesting that it could be appropriately joined with the historic Ten Plagues that we will recall at Seder.

This is Not the Eleventh Plague

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Too many Jews and Jewish educators are talking about the current pandemic as the “11th Plague”, suggesting that it could be appropriately joined with the historic Ten Plagues that we will recall at Seder.

Feel Your Connection with Federation

Friday, March 27, 2020
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Our Federation hosted a very well-attended “virtual” seminar about the recent employment changes made in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Food for Seniors

Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Do you know of seniors that are food insecure? Call DHS SeniorLine at 412-350-5460.

FREE Torah Classes & Meditation Online

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Jewish tradition offers rich, accessible, and time-tested resources to cope with moments like these. The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, which has pioneered the development and teaching of Jewish mindfulness practices for over 20 years, is here for you now.

Shabbos Synagogue Closures & Restrictions

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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A list of known Shabbat synagogue closures and restrictions in greater Pittsburgh as of March 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

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