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Shabbat Shalom - November 4, 2011

Where were you watching the Steelers/New England Patriots game (and fabulous Steelers win)?  Some of you were at Heinz Field while others were sitting in the comfort of their homes.  I think I had the absolute best seat at Mike’s Place in Tel Aviv.  It was great.  Tons of Americans…

Shabbat Shalom - October 28, 2011

I love the Jewish holidays, but have to admit that it’s been nice to have a full work week.  Connecting people and building community is the name of the game.  Last night, a community of Federation supporters came together to celebrate the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s…

Chag Sameach - Wednesday, October 12, 2011

With our offices closed on Thursday and Friday for Sukkot, I thought I would keep you informed today about activities at the Federation, and wish you a good holiday. Sunday night, the Federation with other partners (the Friendship Circle, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Jewish Community…

Shabbat Shalom - Friday, October 7 2011

The traditional liturgy for Yom Kippur includes the U’netana Tokef prayer.  In it, we are confronted with questions of existence for the upcoming year:How many shall pass away and how many shall be born; who shall live and who shall die; who shall attain the measure of man's days and who…

Shabbat Shalom, Friday, September 23, 2011

Our Annual Meeting this week was fabulous.  Creative videos were produced to highlight our history, honor our community volunteers and promote our Centennial Mega Mission.  If you were not at the meeting, you missed a great night and a great kickoff to our Centennial year Celebration. …