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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Pride Mission to Israel
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federations of North America’s 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Mission to Israel will gather North American LGBTQ+ Jewish\, civic leaders and allies for a transformative experience that will deepen participants’ relationship to Israel’s past\, present\, and future. During this mission\, North American LGBTQ+ leaders will engage with Israel and its LGBTQ+ community. Participants will learn about the diversity of Israeli society and the work being done to advance LGBTQ+ equality and combat homophobia and transphobia. Specifically\, this trip will focus on Israel post-October 7th and the resiliency of the Israeli LGBTQ+ community. \nThe Jewish Federations’ Center for Jewish Belonging supports Jewish life in creating a culture of belonging for all Jews and our loved ones while building bridges across socially and culturally diverse communities. This initiative ensures that an increasing number of people see themselves reflected in our organizational leadership and that they are part of our collective efforts on behalf of the Jewish people. \nRegistration deadline is May 1. \nMission Details\nDuring this trip\, leaders will: \n\nTake Part in Israel’s LGBTQ+ Life and Community: Speak with Israeli LGBTQ+ organizations\, including local pride centers\, educational programs\, and networks that support the trans community\, youth\, women\, etc.\nLearn about Israel Today: Meet with LGBTQ+ elected officials and others leading the fight for equality\nHonor October 7: Learn from those directly impacted by October 7\, including LGBTQ+ Emergency Grant recipients and how the LGBTQ+ community is uniquely resilient in this new era of uncertainty\nCompare Notes: Share best practices from the U.S. and learn how Israelis are dealing with issues including antisemitism\, transphobia\, racial discrimination\, violence\, religious extremism and other challenges.\n\nMission Cost\nCost per person in a double room: $750\nCost per person in a single room: $1\,500 \nNote: Currently\, El Al is flying nonstop from North America to Israel. United and Delta have also resumed nonstop flights to Israel\, but we are unable to confirm if they will continue those flights. We strongly recommend flying with El Al if possible. You are responsible for booking your own flights to and from Israel and arranging ground transportation to and from the hotel. Jewish Federations will arrange all other travel during the mission.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/pride-mission-to-israel/
LOCATION:Israel\, Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of North America":MAILTO:info@JewishFederations.org
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SUMMARY:Israel in Depth
DESCRIPTION:$100 for this 6-session series.\nTuesdays at 9:30 AM\, Apr. 29 – Jun. 10.\nPlease Note: No class on June 3. \nAs Israeli society changes post-October 7\, Rabbi Schiff will host a series of classes focusing on the updated realities of Israel in 2025. A lineup of first-class Israeli experts will discuss the army\, the arts\, the justice system\, tourism\, the rabbinate\, welfare and other areas.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/israel-in-depth/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gefsky Community Scholar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org
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SUMMARY:WOMEN'S EVENT: Women Who Lead
DESCRIPTION:Be inspired by Meryl Ainsman and Cindy Shapira\, two of the trailblazing women whose visionary work as Board Chairs of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh helped charter the organization’s course and shape the Federation’s role within the Greater Pittsburgh Jewish community. \nCindy Shapira is president of the Shapira Foundation and formerly served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, vice chair of the Jewish Federations of North America board\, executive committee member of the Jewish Agency for Israel\, and board member of the Jewish Funders Network. She is a director on the Birthright-Taglit governing board. She currently is chairwoman of PA’s State System of Higher Education board of governors\, the founding chair of the PA State Board of Higher Education\, a vice-chair of the Brandeis University board of trustees\, a director of the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities\, and a board member of the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Cindy holds a B.A. from Wellesley College\, and MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School\, and an Ed.D from the University of Pennsylvania. \n  \nMeryl Ainsman has spent most of her adult life in leadership roles in the local and global Jewish community. Meryl served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh from 2017-2020 after serving as a board member for several year\, and she is now Chair of the Buncher Institute for Leadership Development (BuILD). She has also served as Board Chair of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (2007-2010) and has served on the boards of Jewish Federations of North America and the Global JCC Association. Meryl currently sits on the boards of Tree of Life\, Inc. and the Eradicate Hate Global Summit. Meryl is the retired manager of the law firm of Ainsman Levine\, and still maintains her role as the Executive Director of the Philip Chosky Foundation.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/women-who-lead/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women,Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Renfrew":MAILTO:erenfrew@jfedpgh.org
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