Shabbat Shalom

Pittsburghers Visit Federation Supported Sites in Israel - Feb 2023

You Are Making a Positive Impact in Israel

By Kim Salzman / Friday, March 3, 2023

With your Federation support, these organizations will continue to strengthen Israeli society and ensure that Israel will continue to be a light unto the nations.

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Shabbat for Ukrainian Jews

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, February 24, 2023

Today marks one full year since the Russian war against Ukraine began.

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Fighting Antisemitism on Both Sides of the Field

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, February 17, 2023

What won the Superbowl this past weekend for the Kansas City Chiefs? (Ignoring the question of the late holding call.) Was it the strong and strategic offense or was it the resilient and consistent defense? Of course, it’s both because football is played “on both sides of the field.” Is it the same with our […]

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Earthquake in Turkey - Feb 2023

Earthquake in Turkey Touches Us All

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, February 10, 2023

One of my classmates from my graduate program in Jewish Communal Services was born and raised in Turkey. I sent him a message earlier this week to check on his family. His response was: Most of my family is very far from these events on the northwest side of country. I have a few distant […]

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Honeymoon Israel Winter 2023 Cohort

Finding New Friends and Meaningful Conversation

By Daniel Heinrich / Friday, January 27, 2023

Thirty-eight Honeymooners experience Israel and build new relationships.

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Egyptian pyramids

Relevant Now and in the Future

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, January 20, 2023

A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know about Joseph.

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Jewish Pittsburgh Regional Institutions Awarded $730,000

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, December 16, 2022

Five million dollars approved for Pennsylvania’s nonprofit security grant program this year.

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Donor Advised Funds

Charitable Checking Accounts Tailored to Your Needs

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, December 2, 2022

It’s like a having a private foundation without that cost or burden of administration.

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Bringing People and Businesses Together

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, November 18, 2022

Federation innovation spans the non-profit and for-profit worlds.

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Mike Masters of Security Community Network speaks with ABC News

Pittsburgh Strong

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, November 4, 2022

Jewish Pittsburgh’s experience and support contribute to the protection of all North American Jews.

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HBO Original Documentary

Beginning the Process Over Again

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, October 14, 2022

In less than two weeks, our Pittsburgh Jewish community will mark four years since the horrible antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Building in Squirrel Hill. It’s hard to believe four years have passed since that unfathomable day when eleven of our community members lives were lost and two others were shot. I know […]

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We Accomplish So Much Together

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, September 30, 2022

Judaism recognizes the power and necessity of the collective.

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Jeff's Trip to Ethiopia

Finding Hope in Ethiopia

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, September 16, 2022

I cannot possible adequately encapsulate all within one Shabbat message. All I can express is how much I was influenced by the experience of the past week.

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Ethiopian children

Federations Make Modern History Happen

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, September 9, 2022

Gil Schneider and I are traveling to learn about the history of the Ethiopian Jewish community, their struggles, and their desire to eventually make their homes in Israel.

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Eradicate Hate Summit Reaches New Heights

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, September 2, 2022

For the second year in a row, our Jewish Federation is serving as the fiscal sponsor for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit.

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Meeting the Jewish Needs of the Day

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, August 26, 2022

Jewish communities must make the often difficult decisions to look to their future while always remembering and honoring their past.

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Israeli farm

Pray for the Peace of Israel and Write Your Representatives!

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, August 12, 2022

This most recent clash demonstrated the Iron Dome’s 96% effective rate in intercepting rockets and preventing casualties.

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One Happy Camper

Federation’s Record $14 Million Community Campaign Makes Us All Happy Campers

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, July 29, 2022

These reasons and so many more are why we strive to raise more every year.

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Rena Quint

President Biden Retraces MEGA MISSION Steps

By Jeff Finkelstein / Friday, July 15, 2022

While we must continue to remember our history, including horrible moments, we must always look to our destination.

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Federation MEGA MISSION Embodies Unity Through Diversity

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, July 1, 2022

We are working to create unity in our Jewish community, NOT uniformity.

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