Shabbat Shalom
Modern Day Miracles – A 2019 Retrospective
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.
Read MoreHow Tax Code Can be Good for Tzedaka
While we all believe in tzedakah, we also agree that there is nothing wrong with giving in a manner that maximizes tax benefits.
Read MoreSuper Sunday is December 8th
You can be part of this experience whether you have ever made a phone call asking for donations to the Federation or not.
Read MoreFederation Announces a “Free” Israel Trip for 27-32 Year Olds!
Our Federation is proud to announce a Birthright Israel trip for Pittsburgh based 27-32 year olds from June 28-July 6, 2020.
Read MoreYou Have the Ability To Respond
Over the last several days, more than 400 rockets have been shot indiscriminately at civilians in Israel by the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
Read MoreWhy Young Adults Give to the Federation
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.
Read MoreFederation’s Work in Government Relations Benefits Jewish Communities
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.
Read MorePause with Pittsburgh
As you probably know, there are major activities planned for October 27th and all of the details can be found at pittsburghoct27.org.
Read More“Shabbat Shalom ve Hag Sukkot sameach to Pittsburgh from Halle!”
Another antisemitic attack, however this one did not work out as the attacker had intended. due to improvements made through The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Security Assistance Fund.
Read More“…and on Yom Kippur it is Sealed”
When we all recited the prayer of Unetaneh Tokef last year at the beginning of 5779, none of us knew what would happen on October 27, 2018.
Read MoreRemember. Repair. Together.
The October 27th one-year commemoration theme of the day will be “Remember. Repair. Together.” We hope you will join us for the parts that you would find meaningful.
Read MoreYour Federation as Convener
The Federation plays a convener role to help enhance communication and coordination, increase effectiveness and impact, and build strong individual and organizational relationships.
Read MoreAnnual Meeting FEDTalks were Powerful and On Point
It was a fantastic but emotionally challenging Annual Meeting last night. Our FEDTalks addressed personal healing, healing for the helpers and communal healing after a tragedy.
Read MoreNew Federation Board Helps Ensure Community Well-Being
While serving as a Board member should be taken as an honor, it also comes with incredible responsibility. Last night, our Federation Board convened for nearly four hours to better understand their roles as fiduciaries of our organization.
Read MoreCommunity Gearing Up for Commemoration and New Connections
I want to call your attention to an article in the Post-Gazette this week about the community’s one year commemoration of what happened on October 27th. The day provides each of us with the opportunity to do what may be personally meaningful: Torah study, hands on volunteering, prayer, attending the gathering, or not doing any of these things.
Read MorePartnerships and Collaboration Build Trusting Relationships
Our Federation established a theme after the October 27th shooting: “Stronger Together”. I know that when organizations work together on common goals, we achieve more.
Read MoreReJEWventated in Toronto
The reach of our work is profound. I feel so lucky to have been part of this year’s Cabinet retreat because it reJEWvenated me.
Read MoreFinding Our Way
As we were driving along a curvy, single lane road, we passed a sign that we were entering Newtown, CT and Sandy Hook. My heart sank.
Read MoreHappy Campers Make Happy Memories
As I watched this Friday night magic and even more magic on Saturday, I couldn’t help but think about the One Happy Camper program funded locally by the Papernick Family with additional support from the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Fund for a Jewish Future.
Read MoreAn Extraordinarily “Normal” Year
This is an incredibly resilient community that is working on our healing while keeping up with our normal “stuff”. That normal “stuff” is made possible, in large part, by your support of our Community Campaign. Thank you!
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