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SUMMARY:You Built This - Federation Volunteers Shape the Community Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Understanding essential role of lay leaders in Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh history\, for current and incoming committee members. The final program in this series will focus on the Jewish Federation’s engagement with the wider world\, including Europe and Israel\, and other communities in Pittsburgh. On the registration page\, please select in-person or virtual participation. \nSponsored by BuILD and the Rauh Jewish Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/you-built-this/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:BuILD,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh,Rauh Jewish Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250728T195044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154029Z
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SUMMARY:Leading for Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Leading for Tomorrow is a 9–month cohort program designed to prepare emerging board leaders in the Pittsburgh Jewish community. The program is run by the Buncher Institute for Leadership Development (BuILD) and combines Jewish values\, leadership training and nonprofit governance education to build stronger\, more ethical and effective community leaders.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/leading-for-tomorrow/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:BuILD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ilana Schwarcz":MAILTO:ischwarcz@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250327T145152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T145152Z
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SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Board Meeting
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/federation-board-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:info@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20251211T204500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T164808Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: The Israel Edition - Educator and Jewish Communal Professionals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Across the field of Jewish education\, conversations about Israel have become increasingly complex. Educators and learners alike are searching for language and confidence to navigate a topic that can feel emotionally charged and polarizing. How do we teach pride without ignoring pain? How do we model solidarity that comforts and also changes lives? How can love and critique coexist? \nThis half-day training gathers educators and Jewish communal professionals together to explore these questions. Drawing on M²’s Conflict Pedagogy\, participants will learn how to transform tension and disagreement into meaningful educational opportunities. Rather than avoiding conflict\, they will practice how to hold multiple truths\, guide students through values-based reflection and design learning experiences that invite curiosity\, empathy and conviction. \nAt the center of the workshop are Crossroads: The Israel Edition cards: a set of forty beautifully designed\, values-driven scenarios that mirror the full scope of the student experience. Each scenario presents a real-world dilemma involving competing values such as belonging and integrity\, pride and safety or empathy and responsibility. Each participant will receive a full deck to bring back to their school or organization\, enabling them to use the cards in classrooms\, retreats or informal settings to spark nuanced dialogue and deepen connection. \nThe Crossroads training helps educators and Jewish communal professionals to move beyond fear or paralysis toward confidence and creativity\, empowering them to model for their learners that wrestling with Israel is not a sign of division\, but a pathway to deeper understanding and stronger Jewish identity. \nA kosher lunch will be provided.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/crossroads-the-israel-edition/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Israel,Jewish Federation Jewish Life & Learning Program,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Linder":MAILTO:clinder@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250728T195044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154029Z
UID:10008396-1769621400-1769630400@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Leading for Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Leading for Tomorrow is a 9–month cohort program designed to prepare emerging board leaders in the Pittsburgh Jewish community. The program is run by the Buncher Institute for Leadership Development (BuILD) and combines Jewish values\, leadership training and nonprofit governance education to build stronger\, more ethical and effective community leaders.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/leading-for-tomorrow/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:BuILD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Leading-web-banner_1920x1008_01.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ilana Schwarcz":MAILTO:ischwarcz@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20260105T202237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T145630Z
UID:10009083-1769365800-1769371200@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Cocktails and Conversation With Jonathan Elkhoury
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversational Q&A with Jonathan Elkhoury about interfaith relations in Israel. A cocktail reception will take place before and after the Q&A. \nJonathan Nizar Elkhoury is an Israeli-Lebanese Christian\, LGBTQ+ activist\, public diplomacy adviser\, commentator and advocate for Israel. He founded and coordinated the Minorities Project\, which features Israeli minorities presenting their perspectives about life in the democratic Jewish state and their contributions to its current success. Elkhoury is the former spokesman for the Christian Empowerment Council. He writes and gives talks about the experiences of Christians and other minorities in Israel. Elkhoury is also a regular contributor in the Israeli media on Israeli-Arab relations\, the Israeli-Arab LGBTQ+ community and the greater Middle East.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jonathan-elkhoury/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:CRC,YAD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250826T194332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T122607Z
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SUMMARY:You Built This - Federation Volunteers Shape the Community Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Understanding essential role of lay leaders in Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh history\, for current and incoming committee members. The final program in this series will focus on the Jewish Federation’s engagement with the wider world\, including Europe and Israel\, and other communities in Pittsburgh. On the registration page\, please select in-person or virtual participation. \nSponsored by BuILD and the Rauh Jewish Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/you-built-this/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:BuILD,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh,Rauh Jewish Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250423T211613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151559Z
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SUMMARY:Super Sunday 2026
DESCRIPTION:Be a hero in your community at the Jewish Federation’s Annual heroic outreach.\nHelp raise funds with the community alongside your friends and represent your favorite Jewish Pittsburgh agency. \nThe organization with the most participants will receive $1\,800! \nPRIZES • OMLET BAR • LUNCH \nTwo Sessions Available\nSession One: 9:00-11:00 AM\nSession Two: 12:00-2:00 PM \nLearn More \nIf you are interested in sponsoring Super Sunday or making an in-kind donation of goods or services\, please contact Jessie Pritchard at (412) 992-5223 or jpritchard@jfedpgh.org. \nEvent Chairs\nNeil Friedman\nRebecca Knoll\nTodd Rosenfeld \nExecutive Chairs\nRachael Speck\nCasey Weiss \nCommunity Campaign Chair\nSue Berman Kress \nHost Committee\nEllen Terri Kaplan Goldstein\nJudi Kanal\nMatt & Kristen Keller\nCindy Goodman-Leib & Scott Leib\nMarjorie Manne\nDebbie Resnick
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/super/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Fundraisers,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Pritchard":MAILTO:jpritchard@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20251105T204053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T204053Z
UID:10008955-1765357200-1765364400@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Percentage is Right: Young Adult Community Professionals Convening Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Questions? email Danielle West at dwest@jfedpgh.org
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/percentage-is-right-young-adult-community-professionals-convening-breakfast/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:HOLD: Tentative Planning Date,Young Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250421T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T192411Z
UID:10007903-1764784800-1764795600@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:SteelTree
DESCRIPTION:Question? email Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/steeltree-5/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:YAD
ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250929T205702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T185758Z
UID:10008814-1762945200-1762952400@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:JPRO Pitttsburgh: AI & Emerging Tech for Jewish Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand!\nAI is transforming the way we connect\, engage and operate—and Jewish nonprofits are no exception. \nJoin Adam Hertzman\, founder of Adar Tova\, in this interactive session to see how AI can make your work easier and more effective. You’ll try out practical tools in small groups\, learn from peers and take-home ideas you can use right away in fundraising\, communications and program delivery. \nThe session builds on last year’s popular program and is updated to reflect the most important AI trends and issues of the moment and to create space for conversation\, questions and hands-on learning. \n 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jpro-pitttsburgh-ai-emerging-tech-for-jewish-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPro Pittsburgh
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JPro-Pittsburgh-Calendar-Event-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Pritchard":MAILTO:jpritchard@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250516T191214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204954Z
UID:10008092-1762363800-1762372800@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Governance That Works—Strategies for Effective Board Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join our workshop on nonprofit governance trends and best practices. Led by Rebecca Gerbert from Jewish Federations of North America\, Jewish volunteer leaders will gain tools to enhance board effectiveness\, clarify roles and foster ethical leadership. Bring your challenges and questions to learn how to lead with vision and impact. \nRebecca Gerbert\nManaging Director\, Lay Leadership Training and Development\, Jewish Federations of North America \nRebecca is a nonprofit leadership and governance professional focused on fostering lasting and meaningful relationships on behalf of organizations. \nKosher Dinner Provided • Dietary Laws Observed
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/governance-that-works/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:BuILD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Gettinger":MAILTO:egettinger@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250421T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T184843Z
UID:10007902-1761760800-1761768000@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:SteelTree
DESCRIPTION:A “giving circle” of young adults making grants to foster innovation in Jewish Pittsburgh. \nEmail Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org to get involved. \nLearn More
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/steeltree-4/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:YAD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/YAD-Sunday-Cafe_1920_1008.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T103000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20251009T181220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T190231Z
UID:10008857-1761555600-1761561000@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating Optimal Hope in Ourselves and in Others
DESCRIPTION:With Rabbi Leon Morris\, President of Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies\nHope can be challenging to cultivate at any time\, but all the more so in the aftermath of war and violence. Yet\, the obligation of hope is deeply ingrained in our biblical and rabbinic tradition. Some of the best examples can be found in sources that are distant to most of us—tachanun\, messianism and mourning for the Temple. \nRabbi Leon Morris\, a renowned teacher and leading voice in contemporary Jewish learning\, will guide us as we mine texts and practices that can offer us and our communities’ insight and wisdom toward resilience and strength. \nThis study session is in memory of the eleven lives lost on October 27\, 2018: Joyce Fienberg\, Richard Gottfried\, Rose Mallinger\, Jerry Rabinowitz\, Cecil Rosenthal\, David Rosenthal\, Bernice Simon\, Sylvan Simon\, Dan Stein\, Irving Younger and Melvin Wax. \nMay their memories be for a blessing.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/cultivating-optimal-hope-in-ourselves-and-in-others/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPro Pittsburgh
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JPro-Pittsburgh-Calendar-Event-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Pritchard":MAILTO:jpritchard@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250821T222945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140233Z
UID:10008523-1760985000-1760992200@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:As a Jew YAD Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.\nYAD and CRC invite Young Adults (22-45) to enjoy dinner while we join  Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff via Zoom for a powerful conversation with Sarah Hurwitz\, former speechwriter for Barack and Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton\, as she shares insights from her bold new book\, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame\, Shame and Try to Erase Us (coming September 2025). In this deeply personal work\, Hurwitz explores her journey back to Judaism—confronting antisemitism\, rediscovering Jewish wisdom and embracing her heritage with pride. \nAttendees will receive a copy of As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame\, Shame\, and Try to Erase Us. \nSarah Hurwitz is the author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning\, Spirituality\, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)—which was a finalist for two National Jewish Book Awards and for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature—and of As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Shame\, Blame\, and Try To Erase Us\, which won the Natan Notable Book Award. She was a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017\, starting out as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Prior to working in the White House\, Hurwitz was the chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign. Hurwitz is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School and has completed training to be a chaplain\, which she does on a volunteer basis at a hospital near her home.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/as-a-jew-yad-watch-party/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle West":MAILTO:dwest@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T093000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250818T185443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T121334Z
UID:10008486-1759219200-1759224600@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Kickoff & Coffee: Powering the Campaign Together
DESCRIPTION:Why You Won’t Want to Miss the Kickoff\n\nCelebrate Your Impact: Last year\, you helped raise $1.2M and at Kickoff & Coffee\, we’ll celebrate what that means for the thousands of lives touched by your generosity.\nGet Equipped for Success: Walk away with the tools\, strategies and confidence to lead meaningful campaign conversations this year.\nConnect & Collaborate: Join fellow fundraisers\, leaders and changemakers from across the community\, including the campaign chairs\, board members and professional staff.\nSee What’s Next: Be the first to hear our bold vision and ambitious goals for the 2025–2026 Campaign and discover how you can help make it another record-breaking year.\n\nAnd\, of course\, enjoy a warm breakfast\, hear inspiring remarks from Campaign Chair Sue Berman Kress and Event Chair Judi Kanal and leave fired up to make this year our most impactful yet.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/kickoff/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Jewish Federation Fundraisers,Volunteer/mitzvah
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/288_Volunteer-KickOff_Calendar_1920x1008_06.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Pritchard":MAILTO:jpritchard@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250724T161338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T195714Z
UID:10008407-1758272400-1758279600@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:JPro: Understanding the Impact Index With Jessica Mehlman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special session with Jessica Mehlman\, AVP of Planning & Impact at JFNA\, as she introduces the Impact Index—a powerful new tool designed to help access real-time insights on demographics\, engagement\, giving and program outcomes. Learn how this lighter-touch\, cost-effective alternative to a full community study can guide your team’s strategic decisions and help us measure what really matters. \nThis is a unique chance to connect directly with a national leader in Jewish communal research and to explore how we can use data to strengthen impact across our agencies and programs. \nOpen to professionals from all Jewish community organizations. Refreshments provided. \nJessica joined JFNA in March 2021 as an Associate VP of Impact and Planning. She works with a team of research rock stars bringing actionable data to Jewish communities. Prior to JFNA\, Jessica worked at Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ for over 22 years. She started her career at Federation working in planned giving and endowments the moved to the allocations side\, eventually becoming Chief Planning Officer. \nJessica is a graduate of Indiana University\, has an MA/MSW from the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia University\, and completed an executive masters in Jewish Professional Studies from the Spertus Institute in Chicago. \n 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/impact-index/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/JPro-Pittsburgh-Calendar-Event.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="JPro Pittsburgh":MAILTO:shilf@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250409T210123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T192313Z
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SUMMARY:SteelTree
DESCRIPTION:Questions? email Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/steeltree-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:YAD
ORGANIZER;CN="Moshe Luzer":MAILTO:mluzer@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250311T192452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T192145Z
UID:10007839-1758132000-1758142800@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:SteelTree Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Questions? email Moshe Luzer at mluzer@jfedpgh.org
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/steeltree-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:YAD
ORGANIZER;CN="Moshe Luzer":MAILTO:mluzer@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250723T145720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T134523Z
UID:10008392-1757008800-1757016000@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:The Social Table: Identity\, Israel and Us
DESCRIPTION:Gather with the YAD community for dinner and drinks with a side of insightful conversations about identity and connections to Israel. The perfect opportunity to meet new friends and build connections through a game-based discussion about Israel and identity—just like Shabbat Social\, but with a new twist! \n  \nIn partnership with Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/social/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:CRC,YAD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172544Z
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SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:JFGP Board Meeting
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/federation-board-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:info@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T093000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172544Z
UID:10005382-1749628800-1749634200@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:JFGP Board Meeting
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/federation-board-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:info@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T153639Z
UID:10005270-1749583800-1749589200@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:WOMEN'S EVENT: Women Who Lead
DESCRIPTION:Be inspired by Meryl Ainsman and Cindy Shapira\, two of the trailblazing women whose visionary work as Board Chairs of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh helped charter the organization’s course and shape the Federation’s role within the Greater Pittsburgh Jewish community. \nCindy Shapira is president of the Shapira Foundation and formerly served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, vice chair of the Jewish Federations of North America board\, executive committee member of the Jewish Agency for Israel\, and board member of the Jewish Funders Network. She is a director on the Birthright-Taglit governing board. She currently is chairwoman of PA’s State System of Higher Education board of governors\, the founding chair of the PA State Board of Higher Education\, a vice-chair of the Brandeis University board of trustees\, a director of the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities\, and a board member of the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Cindy holds a B.A. from Wellesley College\, and MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School\, and an Ed.D from the University of Pennsylvania. \n  \nMeryl Ainsman has spent most of her adult life in leadership roles in the local and global Jewish community. Meryl served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh from 2017-2020 after serving as a board member for several year\, and she is now Chair of the Buncher Institute for Leadership Development (BuILD). She has also served as Board Chair of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (2007-2010) and has served on the boards of Jewish Federations of North America and the Global JCC Association. Meryl currently sits on the boards of Tree of Life\, Inc. and the Eradicate Hate Global Summit. Meryl is the retired manager of the law firm of Ainsman Levine\, and still maintains her role as the Executive Director of the Philip Chosky Foundation.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/women-who-lead/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women,Women's Philanthropy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Renfrew":MAILTO:erenfrew@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250421T161920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T174532Z
UID:10007906-1749492000-1749502800@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:SteelTree Impact Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Questions? email Jenna Rosenbloom at jrosenbloom@jfedpgh.org
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/steeltree-impact-meeting/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:YAD
ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172533Z
UID:10006209-1748343600-1748350800@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Israel and Overseas Funding Committee - Final Allocations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/israel-and-overseas-funding-committee-final-allocations/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Salzman":MAILTO:ksalzman@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173402Z
UID:10007815-1748286000-1748291400@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Leading With Jewish Values
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Andy Shugerman and Rabbi Emily Meyer for great food and even greater conversation. Over a weekly dinner with friends new and old\, you’ll discover what makes a value Jewish and how Jewish values and wisdom can serve as guidelines in your personal and professional life. At the conclusion of this ten-week class\, participants will have discovered their personal core values and built stronger connections in the Jewish community. \n  \nSupported by the family of Harold Garfinkel in his memory.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jewish-values/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/135_LJV-Web_1920x1008_01.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250312T173245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T200724Z
UID:10007837-1747936800-1747942200@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Sip & Support
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nJoin us for an evening of putting the “fun” in fundraising at our “Sip & Support” event! This unique phoning session\, open to all\, combines the impact of volunteer fundraisers with the camaraderie of a happy hour. Connect with fellow volunteers\, reach out to our supporters and enjoy delicious drinks and appetizers. \nWhether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to our cause\, your efforts will make a significant difference. Let’s come together\, make some calls\, share some laughs and raise support for our mission. We can’t wait to see you there.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/sip-support-4/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Jewish Federation Fundraisers,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Pritchard":MAILTO:jpritchard@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173402Z
UID:10007003-1747681200-1747686600@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Leading With Jewish Values
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Andy Shugerman and Rabbi Emily Meyer for great food and even greater conversation. Over a weekly dinner with friends new and old\, you’ll discover what makes a value Jewish and how Jewish values and wisdom can serve as guidelines in your personal and professional life. At the conclusion of this ten-week class\, participants will have discovered their personal core values and built stronger connections in the Jewish community. \n  \nSupported by the family of Harold Garfinkel in his memory.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/jewish-values/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/135_LJV-Web_1920x1008_01.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Meryl Franzos":MAILTO:mfranzos@jfedpgh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250107T172533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T154648Z
UID:10007014-1747677600-1747684800@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:The Real Story of Israel: Countering Antisemitism With Facts
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is completely full.\nLearn What to Answer\nIn this special talk in honor of 77 years since the founding of Israel\, H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will focus on the history of the Jewish connection to the land\, responses to current anti-Zionist claims and what the past can teach us about how we might move forward. \nJoin us for an evening of networking (schmoozing) with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the presentation\, followed by a delightful dessert. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn powerful insights that will boost your ability to counter antisemitism. \nDietary Laws Observed \nGenerously sponsored by Emily Medine and Michael Schwartz. \nRabbi Dr. Danny Schiff is the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar. He is a noted teacher and researcher in Jewish ethics. Rabbi Schiff previously served as the Community Scholar for the Agency for Jewish Learning in Pittsburgh\, as rabbi of B’nai Israel in White Oak\, Pennsylvania\, and as rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne. \nHe is the author of Abortion in Judaism\, published by Cambridge University Press and Judaism in a Digital Age published by Palgrave Macmillan. He is a former President of the Museum of Jewish Ideas and a board member of the City of Pittsburgh Ethics Board and the Society of Jewish Ethics. \nHost Committee\nRabbi Seth Adelson\nBita Azhdam\nJennifer Brick Murtazashvili\nNina Butler\nKaren Gal-Or\nRabbi Yitzi Genack\nDeborah Gilboa\nMerris & Yram Groff\nEtti Martel\nSandra & Larry Rosen\nSusan & Eric Safyan\nSharon & Charlie Saul\nStefanie & Jason Small\nTerry & Kenny Steinberg\nToby Tabachnik\nAmy & Lou Weiss\nCasey Weiss
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/countering-antisemitism/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Current Events,Education,Event,Gefsky Community Scholar,Israel,Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Danny-Israel-Story-Web-Banner_1920x1008_01.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Federation Adult Learning":MAILTO:learning@jfedpgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T064552
CREATED:20250304T154131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T162221Z
UID:10007819-1747157400-1747166400@jewishpgh.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Antisemitism: Aligning Volunteer and Professional Leadership for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join the antisemitism experts from Spertus (one of the premier Jewish learning institutes in the US) in a fascinating event focused on the strategies leaders need to employ when addressing antisemitism. This workshop is open to professionals and volunteers in the Pittsburgh community. \nWe will consider real-world case studies to help participants strengthen communication (especially during times of crisis)\, set priorities for their work in this area and collaborate more effectively in their organizations and across their communities. Through guided discussions and practical exercises\, we will explore both reactive and proactive strategies\, equipping participants with concrete tools to respond effectively in different situations. \nDr. Dean P. Bell is Spertus Institute’s ninth President and CEO. Dr. Bell has taught at DePaul University\, Northwestern University\, Hebrew Theological College\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, and the University of California\, Berkeley. He has served as President of the Midwest Jewish Studies Association and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Jewish Studies. Dr. Bell is a widely published author in the areas of Medieval and Early Modern Jewish history. His current research focuses on interreligious dialogue and leadership and environmental history. \nBell is author or editor of 13 books and monographs and dozens of articles\, including co-author of Interreligious Resilience: Interreligious Leadership for a Pluralistic World; and co-editor of Jews\, Judaism\, and the Reformation in Sixteenth-Century Germany. He is Associate Editor of Antisemitism: A Historical Encyclopedia of Prejudice and Persecution. \nDr. Keren E. Fraiman is Spertus Institute’s Dean and Chief Academic Officer. In January 2020\, Dr. Fraiman was selected for the prestigious Wexner Field Fellowship\, presented by the Wexner Foundation in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation. A former Schusterman Israel Scholar\, Dr. Fraiman has worked at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis\, served as an officer in the IDF\, and led trips to Israel as a Facilitator both for Encounter and Birthright Israel. Her work has been supported by the US Institute of Peace\, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism\, and the Chicago Project on Security and Terrorism. \nFraiman is co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Judaism in the 21st Century and author of the article Barriers to Entry: Exploring Educator Reticence for Engaging with the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. \n  \nSpertus is an institution of higher Jewish education headquartered in Chicago\, Illinois. It offers learning opportunities that are “rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all.” At its core are graduate degree and certificate programs in which students engage with Jewish ideas in the service of personal growth\, community leadership and professional advancement.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/addressing-antisemitism/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:BuILD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jewishpgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Addressing-Antisemitism_1920x1008_03.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ilana Schwarcz":MAILTO:ischwarcz@jfedpgh.org
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