Posts Tagged ‘healing gestures’
Conference: Antisemitism, Hate Crimes, and Individual Responsibility
In response to events of October 27, Classrooms Without Borders and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, organizations united by a mission to improve Holocaust education in the region, will co-host a menu of programs about antisemitism, hate crimes, and individual responsibility. November 10 -11, 2019 the partnering organizations will host a city-wide conference for professors,…
Read MoreJewish Federation Releases Independent Committee Report On $6.3 Million Victims of Terror Fund Proceeds
The Independent Committee formed to oversee the distribution of the Victims of Terror funds has concluded its work and will begin to distribute the money, $6,302,803 in total.
Read MoreYouth Hockey Team Has Most Successful Season Yet After Raising $1,888 for the Victims of Terror Fund.
After the October 27th shooting a youth hockey team from the New Jersey Youth Hockey League reached out to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh asking how they could help. However, these boys are not your average youth hockey team. They are the North Jersey Avalanche, a Sabbath observant boys team aged 9 and 10.…
Read MoreCommunity Shloshim
Join with the Jewish community as Shloshim* comes to an end, remembering all we have lost and reaffirming life as we move forward together. *Shloshim – Thirty days. The thirty-day period following burial (including shiva) is known as shloshim (Hebrew: שלושים, “thirty”).
Read MoreShaare Torah Congregation Blood Drive
All participants will receive a coupon for a pint of ice cream! To make an appointment, please: Visit vitalant.org, click on the purple Donate button and search with group code G0020025 or Call 1-877-25-VITAL or Linda Pasternak and (412) 421-8855 or office@shaaretorah.net Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome. Prepare for your donation Eat well Stay hydrated Bring…
Read MoreJewish Federation Establishes Committee to Disburse More than $4 Million to Aid Victims of Terror
Pittsburgh, PA—The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Trustees yesterday approved the Pittsburgh Jewish Community Relief Fund to manage the Victims of Terror Fund distribution. Charged with overseeing and allocating the funds collected in response to the tragedy at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light congregations, the committee agreed to…
Read MoreLetter to Mayor of Thousand Oaks, CA
PDF of Letter to Mayor of Thousand Oaks, CA Letter to Thousand Oaks Nov 9 2018
Read MoreJewish Food Festival
Dedicated to the children and families of Pittsburgh, Bnai Emunoh presents a food festival and concert at the Beth Shalom Ballroom. Partly funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s StreelTree fund.
Read MoreIsraeli Style Shabbat Dinner שישי- ישראלי
SOLD OUT. In response to the tragedy in our community, the local Israeli community in Partnership with the IAC and the Jewish Federation invites all community members to Join us for Israeli style Shabbat dinner that will bring all of us together. The event will include Kabbalat Shabbat, delicious Shabbat dinner, activities for the children…
Read MoreRally for Peace
Mayor William Peduto announced today that all Pittsburgh area residents are invited to a public event at noon Friday in Point State Park to honor victims of the Tree of Life shooting, and to call for peace and unity among all. The event will begin with a one-minute moment of silence for peace and the…
Read MorePenguins Make Donation to Honor Victims of Tree of Life Tragedy
The Pittsburgh Penguins presented a donation in honor of the victims and families of the Tree of Life tragedy in the amount of $348,705 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on November 8, 2018. See the full story on Pittsburgh’s Action 4 News >>
Read MorePittsburgh Kollel Learning Invitation to Culminate in Siyum at Shloshim of the Eleven Holy Souls
Dear Friend, Jewish tradition teaches and history has taught us that we as a nation are able to turn darkness into light. Now, in this darkest time of immense tragedy over the senseless loss of eleven members of our community and of the Jewish People, let us unite through the study of Torah, the source of…
Read MorePittsburgh musicians ‘Stand Together’ in wake of synagogue massacre
Song proceeds to benefit Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (Nov. 2, 2018) – An all-star Pittsburgh ensemble led by Joe Wodarek, songwriter and lead singer of The Stickers, is uniting in song following last month’s tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Wodarek will be joined by Pittsburgh music legends Joe Grushecky, Hermie…
Read MoreStronger Together
Stronger Than Hate Penguins Patch
We are Stronger Than Hate! Since the tragic events of October 27, 2018, the entire Pittsburgh community has come together to support the families and victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. Now, the Pittsburgh Penguins are creating another way for our fans and members of the public to contribute to this…
Read MoreLetter of condolences from Israel Aids Task Force
PDF of Letter from Israel Aids Task Force
Read MoreHealing Dance Vigil for Tree of Life
The first United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh invites you to move together in solidarity, in love, and with the passion to actively live and bring into the world the intentions of Peace, Love, and Unity. They will be accepting donations for the local community with the guidance of former Tree of Life Rabbi, Rabbi Chuck…
Read MoreMemorial and Shabbat Services Chabad Monroeville
In light of the tragic event this past Shabbos, Chabad of Monroeville will host a special Shabbos of Inspiration. Pray, sing and inspire one another while honoring the memories of our 11 brothers and sisters who literally gave their lives to go to shul.
Read MoreTree of Life, by Gal Weisberg, Misgav
Tree of Life To the dear people of Squirrel Hill, our friends from the city of steel A tree stands tall, will never fall, it stands on roots of steel. It’s top up, far, shines like a star – the star kings use as seal. And on it’s bough, look! come and go, the peaceful…
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