Jewish Community Center
Maggie Feinstein, director of the 10.27 Healing Partnership addresses the more than 400 who attended the Oct. 27 Commemoration Ceremony. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
October 28, 2024, 4:17 pm
Pittsburghers gather to commemorate Oct. 27
“Here in Pittsburgh, we all hold the legacy from 10/27/18, that we are stronger together."
By David Rullo
Outside the Kraków JCC, participants read names of individuals killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and of Israeli soldiers who’ve subsequently fallen in battle. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 14, 2024, 4:48 pm
On Oct. 7, a remembrance in Kraków
'By virtue of having gone through what we've gone through, we have something to teach, and we are examples of Jewish resilience'
By Adam Reinherz
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 5, 2024, 12:39 pm
A commitment to accountability
We have the potential to be a transformative force in our community — but potential is not enough.
By Jason Kunzman
More than 300 community members gathered at the JCC in Squirrel Hill to mourn the murder of six hostages in Gaza last week. Ben Wecht argues that its important for the Jewish communitiy not to splinter during divisive times. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 4, 2024, 10:03 am
Hundreds turn out for Pittsburgh vigil after 6 hostages murdered in Gaza
Vigil at JCC brings together diverse group of community members in solidarity
By Toby Tabachnick
Davis Morgenstern playing Chopin (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
August 26, 2024, 11:40 am
Local musicians dedicate concert to Israeli hostages abducted on Oct. 7
A chorus for Alon Ohel
By Abigail Hakas
Shufuni will perform at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills on Aug. 1. Photo provided by Shufuni.
July 23, 2024, 12:35 pm
Shufuni brings music and conversation inspired by Oct. 7 to South Hills
Israeli musical project comes to Pittsburgh Aug. 1
By David Rullo
The 2000 block of Murray, showing Pinsker’s, M. Fogel Meats, Murray News Stand, Stern’s Café, and Kablin’s Market— Nov. 3, 1965. (Allegheny Conference on Community Development Photographs, Detre Library & Archives)
June 6, 2024, 1:02 pm
Squirrel Hill gets parking garages
In the third of a three-part series, the city tries to accommodate a huge influx of traffic without upsetting the delicate balance between residents and businesses.
By Eric Lidji
Maggie Feinstein (left), State Rep. Dan Frankel, steering committee members Andrea Wedner and Carol Black and JCC President and CEO Jason Kunzman. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 8, 2024, 1:53 pm
10.27 Healing Partnership secures state funding
“This space is no stranger to evolving with community need,” JCC President and CEO Jason Kunzman said.
By David Rullo
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
September 15, 2023, 11:05 am
Jason Kunzman takes the helm of the JCC
"It's our obligation to the staff, and the community to make sure that we've got the right people in the right places."
By David Rullo
Brian Schreiber receives a standing ovation during the 128th annual meeting. During the meeting, Jason Kunzman succeeded Schreiber as the JCC's new CEO. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
September 7, 2023, 9:28 am
Planning for leadership succession is imperative for Jewish nonprofits
Succession planning is the defined approach to an inevitable transition of leadership.
By Brian Schreiber
The Marquis Club. Top Row (L-R): Dr. Robert “Bibsy” Lindner, advisor, Richard “Stichweh” Serbin, Marc “Barney” Dinkin, Marc “Hymie” Gulac, Marc "Stromberg” Steingart. Middle Row: David “Weasel” Valinsky, Dr. Lou “Vince” Alpern, Howie “Animal” Gordon, Dr. Ellis “Sille Renva” Avner, Jimmy “Shemp” Rosen, Mel “Emperor” Goldstein. Front Row: Steve “Spud” Sablowsky, Dennis “Ruby” Leibovitz, Alan “Goose” Perer, Dr. David “Man WithNo NIckname” Sobel, and Steve “Huey” Ruben. Not Pictured: Marc “Chops” Lifsher, Jeff “Turtle” Sacks, Albie “Bianchi” Goldfeder, Steve “Baron” Fisher, Ronnie “Umbrella” Kaufman, Richard “Wayne” Sablowsky, Dr. Richard “Radio” Harris, Howard “Houston” Fineman, Bobby “Tito” Frank, Stanley “Worm” Kaufman, Larry “Rock” Rubin, advisor, Lloyd “Bugsy Scrooge” Segal, Tommy “Scholarship” Shehady, Jimmy “Sleepy” Shiner and Harold “Itch” Harris Photo provided by Howie Gordon
July 6, 2023, 9:46 am
The Marquis Club includes a lifetime membership
“We shared a lot of things — values, economics and culture. The JCC was accessible to us. We were close to each other,” he said.
By David Rullo
Photo provided by Ben Osher.
June 12, 2023, 3:37 pm
L.A’s Gorilla Pies serves ‘Pittsburgh-style’ pizza with a strong Jewish heritage
"In L.A. I saw what the JCC was there, and in Pittsburgh it was really different. The term ‘community center’ doesn’t always mean community center, but it does in Pittsburgh.”
By David Rullo
Mayor Bill Peduto, Rabbi Ron Symons and Rev. Liddy Barlow at the "Faithful Responses to Gun Violence" forum. All three were involved with the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting response. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
May 22, 2023, 12:12 pm
JCC director of Jewish life recounts Oct. 27, 2018
“I remember the very sad part of watching an FBI agent … tap a family member on the shoulder and bring them in here,” he said. “It was just horrific.”
By David Rullo
May 15, 2023, 4:18 pm
Philip (Phil) B. Gefsky
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh announced that CEO Brian Schreiber (left) will transition to a new role in the agency Sept 1, 2023. Jason Kunzman was succeed him in the role. Photo provided by JCC of Greater Pittsburgh.
March 10, 2023, 12:18 pm
JCC announces transition plan for President and CEO Brian Schreiber
"The agency," Schreiber said, "is an amazing place. Any way that I can contribute to it without serving as the CEO is a real privilege."
By David Rullo
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