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2020 Leadership Match & Deadlines

Friday, January 10, 2020
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How to talk about the $100,000 match and the important deadlines to keep in mind for 2020.

Fundraiser Talking Points

Monday, January 6, 2020
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How to talk about the importance of the Community Campaign in the aftermath of the attack on three Pittsburgh congregations.

#JewishANDProud Day

Sunday, January 5, 2020
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In response to the onslaught of violent anti-Semitic attacks targeting the Jewish community in New York, participate in a worldwide day of Jewish pride.

Asking About Endowments

Friday, January 3, 2020
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How to talk about Endowment Funds and why they are vital to the future of Jewish Pittsburgh.

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Relations Council Statement Regarding Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, N.Y.

Sunday, December 29, 2019
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We are saddened and horrified by the stabbing of several people at a Hanukkah celebration in a rabbi’s home last night in Monsey, N.Y. We stand in solidarity with the Monsey Jewish community, and we pray for the wounded to heal quickly and completely.

Modern Day Miracles – A 2019 Retrospective

Friday, December 20, 2019
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With the help of my Management Team, I compiled a list of some of the highlights of what we as a Federation staff, in partnership with our volunteers, accomplished in 2019. I want to share that list, in no order of importance, with you. As we enter the holiday of Chanukah, we thank you for making modern day miracles happen.

Thank You for the Light

Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Our Jewish community’s light burns brightest when we work together—to engage with each other, to help the most vulnerable and to teach about Jewish values.

My Week

Friday, December 13, 2019
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Monday So our week started with two visitors from Columbus! We will let you know that they are planning to do something a little similar to what we are doing here in Pittsburgh. 😉 We had a wonderful time showing them around CDS, which is our main line of work for this year. After that […]

How Tax Code Can be Good for Tzedaka

Friday, December 13, 2019
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While we all believe in tzedakah, we also agree that there is nothing wrong with giving in a manner that maximizes tax benefits.

Every Hour Counts

Monday, December 9, 2019
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Here’s the truth that we learned in Australia: when it comes to creating a serious love of Judaism and a rooted Jewish identity, hours count.

Every Hour Counts

Monday, December 9, 2019
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Here’s the truth that we learned in Australia: when it comes to creating a serious love of Judaism and a rooted Jewish identity, hours count.

Super Sunday is December 8th

Friday, December 6, 2019
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You can be part of this experience whether you have ever made a phone call asking for donations to the Federation or not.

Federation Announces a “Free” Israel Trip for 27-32 Year Olds!

Friday, November 22, 2019
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Our Federation is proud to announce a Birthright Israel trip for Pittsburgh based 27-32 year olds from June 28-July 6, 2020.

You Have the Ability To Respond

Friday, November 15, 2019
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Over the last several days, more than 400 rockets have been shot indiscriminately at civilians in Israel by the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Week Summary – Tamar The Shinshinit

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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This past week has been like a roller coaster for me. On Saturday, I and lots of Pittsburgh teenagers went to the anniversary Havdalah in Beit Shalom synagogue commemorating the October 27, 2018 attack. At the Havdalah, I had the opportunity to meet teenagers who, over the last three months, I got to know from […]

Why Young Adults Give to the Federation

Friday, November 8, 2019
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Equally as inspiring to me was hearing from a few of these young adults about their motivations for involvement. There is no doubt, our community’s future is extremely bright.

Federation’s Work in Government Relations Benefits Jewish Communities

Friday, November 1, 2019
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A core component of Federation’s work is in the area of government relations and working towards actions at the local, state and federal level that can positively impact our Jewish community.

October 27th Commemoration Held in Pittsburgh Sister City, Karmiel

Sunday, October 27, 2019
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Yedid Nefesh synagogue in Karmiel, Israel held a memorial event marking one year since the attack on the three congregations housed in the Tree of Life building.

Pause with Pittsburgh

Friday, October 18, 2019
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As you probably know, there are major activities planned for October 27th and all of the details can be found at pittsburghoct27.org.

Gov. Wolf announces statewide remembrance day, flag lowering to honor Tree of Life victims.

Friday, October 18, 2019
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Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation declaring Sunday, October 27, 2019, a day of remembrance and ordered state flags to half-staff on the one-year mark of an anti-Semitic attack on the Dor Hadash, New Light, and Tree of Life• Or L’Simcha congregations in their synagogue in Pittsburgh.

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