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Israel Ride Bicyclists Remember Vitims of Terror

In Israel, bicycle riders on the Israel Ride prayed together, observed a moment of silence, and blew the shofar as a sign of strength and unity in light of the events of Oct. 27. Israel Ride cyclists have a tradition: One person carries the Torah on his or her bike each day. Pittsburghers — members […]

Federation Staff Receives Food & Support

As Jewish Federation staff worked to respond to the violence, they were moved to receive a basket of fruit from friends at the Crossroad Community Church, Butler, Pa. Cards and letters of support have arrived from Jewish Federations as far away as Vancouver, Canada.

Memorial Held in Karmiel, Israel – Pittsburgh’s Sister Region

On Oct. 30, community members in Karmiel, Israel, held a memorial on behalf of the victims from the three congregations in the Tree of Life building. Karmiel is in Pittsburgh’s “sister region” of Karmiel-Misgav. For more than 20 years, Pittsburgh and Karmiel-Misgav have been building relationships through the Partnership2Gether program.
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Names of Injured Officers Released

The officers injured in the shooting have been identified. https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14231142-74/officers-injured-in-pittsburgh-synagogue-attack-identified Bob Silverman, Sue Berman Kress and I had the pleasure of meeting and thanking SWAT Operator Burke and Officer Smigda last night at the Penguins game. They were incredibly humble and only replied with “just doing our job.” As of today, three of four operators […]

From the Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL

On Oct. 27, the day of the shooting, the Jewish Federation’s Fund for the Victims of Terror received a financial gift from students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, site of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in February. An accompanying note said that the students would be available if Pittsburghers wanted to “reach out […]
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Funeral Information

As of 10/30/2018 @ 4:06 PM. Watch this space for information as it becomes available. Cecil Howard & David Bruce Rosenthal Visitation Information October 30, 2018 – 10:00 am Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) Funeral Information October 30, 2018 – 12:00 pm Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) Jerry Rabinowitz […]
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Practical Advice for Parents: How to Help Your Child Following a Trauma

  • Children’s Reactions
  • Signs of Distress
  • Practical Advice

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