Israel & Overseas

Keep It Real

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It's Good for Israel
Your donations and volunteer missions make life better.
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Supporting Struggling Jewish Communities
Addressing social service needs of impoverished or underserved Jewish communities around the world.
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It's Good for You
Encouraging inclusiveness and a shared sense of peoplehood.
Shinshinim
Shinshinim in Pittsburgh!
Young emissaries in your neighborhood, connecting people of all ages to Israel and Israeli culture.
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Connecting Schools & Synagogues Twinning
Develop your unique connection between Pittsburgh students, classrooms, entire schools or synagogues with a counterpart in Israel.
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Connecting Families Under The Same Moon
For families with at least one child between age 8 and 12. A guided correspondence project for children in Pittsburgh, Israel and Warsaw.

Volunteer Leadership

Judi Kanal
Israel Program Committee Chair
David Zeve
Israel & Overseas Funding Chair
Rochelle Wagner
Partnership2Gether Co-Chair
Dana Himmel
Partnership2Gether Co-Chair

Events of Interest

Israel and Overseas Funding Committee – LOI Reviews

Tuesday, December 17 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Israel and Overseas Funding Committee – final allocations

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Upcoming Missions

Nothing planned yet. Check back soon!

Questions:

Kim Salzman
Kim Salzman
Director, Israel & Overseas Planning & Impact
412-992-5239
Debbie Swartz
Debbie Swartz
Associate, Overseas Planning & Impact
412-992-5208