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That IS Federation

Friday, September 1, 2017
I have to mention four things that happened this week. I will be brief with all, but I think all deserve mention: Hurricane Harvey – The national Federation system opened a mailbox over the weekend to collect donations to help flood victims including those in the Jewish community. Our Federation, through emergency funds that we […]
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Now is the Time to Engage

Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Brian Eglash, our Chief Development Officer, makes the case for why now is the time to engage, not disengage, with Israel.   Read about it in the Times of Israel…
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Building Our Future History

Friday, August 25, 2017
On Tuesday of this week, our entire Federation staff came to work in old t-shirts and shorts for a day of cleaning out. In fact, our garbage and recycling bins are literally overflowing right now. We felt it was important to be able to determine what really needs to be kept, what can be scanned […]
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Invest in the Power of the Collective

Friday, August 11, 2017
Last Sunday, the Federation’s new Jewish Community Security Director conducted the first of two training session for staff and volunteers of area congregations in preparation for the upcoming High Holidays. Over 100 attended and this Sunday morning at the second session, we are expecting over 90 participants. This newly created position of Security Director, conceptualized […]
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Two Great Problems Face American Jewry

Monday, August 7, 2017
How “Israeliness” can play a role in securing the future of American Jewry. Read about it in The Tower…
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Buncher Family, JDC and Federation: Investing in People

Friday, August 4, 2017
Wednesday evening, in a small program at the Heinz History Center, a group of us gathered for the launch of the publication of a book entitled Buncher: 25 Years of Investing in People. The Buncher Family from Pittsburgh has been a driving force in Jewish communities around the world in training and cultivating both professional and […]
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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Hires Sara Spanjer as Young Adult Division Director

Wednesday, August 2, 2017
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh announces the hire of Sara Spanjer as Young Adult Division director. In this position, Ms. Spanjer will focus her efforts on leadership development and manage all fundraising activities related to the Young Adult Division, including cultivation and solicitation of donors ages 22–45. Ms. Spanjer’s first day at the Jewish Federation […]
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Onward Israel: Roy Faigenbaum

Monday, July 31, 2017
Shalom! I’m Roy Faigenbaum, a rising Senior at the University of Pittsburgh from Philadelphia, majoring in Political Science, Urban Studies, and Philosophy. The best part about the triple major combination that I am engaged in is the unique mentality that I find myself approaching situations with; Political Science leaves me critical, while the Urban Studies […]
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Onward Israel: Abigail Netelson

Monday, July 31, 2017
Shalom from the Holy Land!! My name is Abigail Natelson and I am an incoming junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Religious Studies. My internship is with Green in the City at Dizengoff Center’s rooftop hydroponic farm. While this is my third trip to Israel, it has been […]
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Our Next Act, Jewish Federation's Annual Meeting, Will Report and Preview Community-Empowered Initiatives

Friday, July 28, 2017
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will present highlights of the past year at its Thursday, Aug. 31, annual meeting, with the theme “Our Next Act.” The show will star Pittsburgh’s Jewish community: its collective accomplishments through the Jewish Federation in 2016–2017 and a preview of the initiatives that are in the wings. The meeting […]
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