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Reclaiming the Word ‘Zionism’

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
When I made aliyah in 2006 immediately after the conclusion of the Second Lebanon War, I was surprised to discover that not only did my American family and friends question my decision to move to Israel, but so did many Israelis. “Because I’m a Zionist,” I would answer them when they asked me what brought […]
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A Passion for Jewish Education

Friday, June 8, 2018
When the Agency for Jewish Learning decided to cease operations as an independent agency, the Federation divided the dollars being invested there into two parts: teen work for our community through the JCC and Jewish educational capacity building at the Federation. That led to the development of a new department for Jewish Education and Engagement […]
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Reflections on the Anniversary of the Six Day War

Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Listen as Rabbi Schiff discusses the American perspective on and reaction to the Six Day War in this audio clip.
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Reflections on the Anniversary of the Six Day War

Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to Host Civil Rights Symposium on Hate Crimes

Friday, May 25, 2018
Pittsburghers have a chance to learn about hate speech and hate crimes that occur right here in western Pennsylvania at an upcoming civil rights discussion sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. The event will occur on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 7-8:30 pm at Congregation Rodef Shalom located at 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, […]
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What Keeps You Up at Night?

Friday, May 18, 2018
Saturday night begins the holiday of Shavuot. I wrote about the holiday a few weeks ago in anticipation of tomorrow’s community wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot. My suggestion back then to attend our program has become even more amplified to encourage each of you to consider attending this unique to Pittsburgh Jewish experience. With 22 different […]
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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Signs Lease at 2000 Technology Drive

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh yesterday signed a 10-year lease at 2000 Technology Drive, a building owned by The Silk & Stewart Development Group. The Jewish Federation will occupy 16,925 square feet on the first floor. Financial terms of the deal were unavailable. The Jewish Federation plans to begin buildout when the current tenants […]
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Jewish Federation to Host Celebration! A New Thank-You Event for Donors

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Kippalive, Israel’s leading a capella group, will headline CELEBRATION!, a new donor-appreciation event. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will present the event to thank donors to the Federation’s 2018 Community Campaign. CELEBRATION! will take place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31, at Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 15222. The night will also feature […]
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Karen Morris Writes About Her Journey Home

Monday, May 7, 2018
Karen Morris, director of education at Tree of Life/Or L’Simcha Congregation, went on the Partnership2Gether Jewish Federation Volunteer Mission to Karmiel/Misgav this past April and shared her experience. “The mission was an incredible opportunity to travel with a diverse group of Pittsburghers (ages 50 – 87 from all parts of our city), and contribute to […]
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The Book of Ruth: Pittsburgh-Style

Friday, May 4, 2018
We are in the middle of a period in the Jewish calendar called the Omer when we count the days from the second day of Passover until the beginning of Shavuot. Yesterday was Lag Ba’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer. Traditionally during the Omer we refrain from certain activities like listening to live music […]
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