Shinshinim

Meet the young emissaries in your neighborhood, connecting people of all ages to Israel and Israeli culture.

What are Shinshinim anyway?

Shinshin (ש”ש) is the Hebrew acronym for Shenat Sherut (שנת שירות), meaning Year of Service.

What They Do

Israeli high school graduates defer their army service for one year in order to volunteer in English speaking communities.

How They Serve

Strengthening the Pittsburgh Jewish community's connections with modern Israel and the concept of shared peoplehood.

Where to Find Them

Frequently at the Jewish Community Center, Community Day School and Joint Jewish Education Program learning together and having fun!

Who are the 2023-24 Shinshinim?

Roni Bartov
Roni Bartov
From Gilon, Israel
Noam Rotshtain
Noam Rotshtain
From Karmiel, Israel
Lidor Lubman
Lidor Lubman
From Lotem, Israel
Maya Shafir
Maya Shafir
From Karmiel, Israel

Questions:

Moran Tuti
Shinshinim Coordinator