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This week, I’m handing the keyboard off to Lily Wein, Manager, Planning & Impact. Lily writes: Earlier this week, I traveled to Washington, D.C. with a group of 23 Pittsburghers to attend the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly (GA). The General Assembly brings together Jewish communal leaders, philanthropists, professionals and community partners from across North America to learn about, engage in and take action on the defining issues of our time as a united Jewish community.

I recently spent just under a week in Israel, primarily to participate in the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Board of Governors meetings alongside my fellow JAFI and Federation Board member, Michael Milch. Upon arriving at Ben Gurion Airport and walking down the ramp toward the exit—where just two years ago the walls were plastered with posters of the missing hostages—I was struck to see only a handful remaining; those who we now know are no longer alive.

Jewish Community Resources JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Offers emergency food for all Allegheny County residents, 15217 residents and some with select dietary needs qualify to shop in the grocery area. All visitors receive a mix of fresh, frozen and nonperishable foods. 412-421-2708 www.jfcspgh.org/services/squirrel-hill-food-pantry 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 […]