Retirement
Rabbi Lawrence Freedman is retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain from the 171st Air Refueling Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard on Dec. 31. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Lawrence Freedman)
December 1, 2025, 5:10 pm
The exit interview: Rabbi Lawrence Freedman
'Lots of people can serve in lots of ways,' says Lt. Col. (Chaplain) Rabbi Lawrence Freedman. 'Go serve your community. Find somewhere, whether it's in a uniform or not, but go serve your community'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Sharyn Henry celebrated her 20th anniversary at Congregation Rodef Shalom in 2019. She will retire in 2025 after 26 years with the congregation. (Photo by Stephanie Rex)
March 25, 2024, 2:43 pm
Changes coming to Rodef Shalom as talks with Temple Sinai continue
“In the long-term, in another year or so, or even as we come to the fall and the High Holy Days in 2024, we might have a better sense of where we’re going."
By David Rullo
Police Officer David Shifren at the Hazelwood Library helping kids learn Chess in an after school program that was designed to help build better community relationships with police. (Photo by Scott Goldsmith)
January 3, 2024, 11:24 am
Jewish police officer David Shifren readies for retirement
Leaves behind a host of stories
By David Rullo
Mimsie Leyton, far right, with her first preschool class as Director of the Berkman Family Center 26 years ago. Photo courtesy of Rodef Shalom Congregation
May 22, 2023, 12:40 pm
Longtime educator and Rodef Shalom staple Mimsie Leyton retires
Parents, friends and fellow congregants praise Leyton for fostering 'the beginnings of what Jewish life is for a family'
By Adam Reinherz
Avi Baran Munro (Photo provided by Community Day School)
April 1, 2023, 12:59 pm
CDS head of school to step down following 2023-2024 school year
“I can’t imagine doing this job at any other school,” she said.
By David Rullo
Emilie Mascara and Sis Lloyd. Photo by Adam Reinherz
June 17, 2022, 6:57 pm
Squirrel Hill crossing guard Sis Lloyd honored after 21 years of service
Students, teachers, friends and family gathered to thank a beloved, and newly retired, crossing guard
By Adam Reinherz
Every day at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills was a good day for Director of Maintenance Bill Stevens. Photo provided by Bill Stevens.
February 1, 2022, 10:40 am
‘A gentle man’
Beth El’s director of maintenance, Bill Stevens, retires after 25 years
By David Rullo
Alan Mallinger exercises at the Squirrel Hill JCC. Photo by Adam Reinherz
November 4, 2021, 5:14 pm
Communal ‘cornerstone’ Alan Mallinger retires from JCC
After decades of helping create community, Alan Mallinger transitions from staffer to member
By Adam Reinherz
A cheer squad in The Villages (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures)
January 11, 2021, 2:04 pm
Paradise Eluded in ‘Some Kind of Heaven’
Documentary offers a deep dive into life in The Villages, which markets itself as a Disneyland for seniors.
By Sophie Panzer
Milo Averbach is retiring from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh after 34 years with the organization. Photo provided by Milo Averbach.
December 20, 2020, 5:17 pm
Federation CFO retires after more than three decades in Jewish communal life
“If you work at a place long enough, you’re given opportunities and challenges."
By David Rullo
Rabbi Eli Seidman on New Year's Eve at the JAA (Photo provided by the JAA)
September 25, 2020, 12:43 pm
After 25 years, Rabbi Eli Seidman retires from JAA
Debbie Winn-Horvitz: "No one was better suited for the job."
By Justin Vellucci
Rabbi Jamie Gibson Photo by Carol Rosenthal
June 15, 2020, 10:12 am
Temple Sinai Rabbi Jamie Gibson retires after 32 years
Final celebrations include a proclamation from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and 'drive-bye' parade
By David Rullo
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