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Shanny and Almog are joined by Federation's Shinshinim Coordinator Moran Tuti, center. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 6, 2024, 10:34 am
Shinshinim arrive in Pittsburgh eager to serve community
'Especially this year, I think it's very important for Jewish people all over the world to be united'
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh's Shinshinim celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut. (Photo by Joshua Franzos)
June 4, 2024, 1:06 pm
Shinshinim end year of service by recognizing growth and opportunity
'We came to the U.S. at a very specific moment in our lives, and then a lot of perspectives changed for us'
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh's four teen shinshinim speak during the Oct. 19 program at Flagstaff Hill. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 20, 2023, 10:45 am
Hundreds gather in support of Israel at Oakland vigil
After personal connections to war shared, attendees told to engage local politicians: 'It is really important for you to continue to stand up for Israel, even when it gets hard'
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh Shinshinim Lidor Lubman, Roni Bartov, Noam Rothstain and Maya Shafir in Squirrel Hill on Aug. 13. Photo by Adam Reinherz
August 14, 2023, 3:13 pm
Teen emissaries arrive in Pittsburgh to build connections to Israel
Four young Israelis are shepherding Jewish peoplehood. The teens hope Pittsburghers follow their lead.
By Adam Reinherz
Einav Mayer, Shahar Kurlander, Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, Bar Zeevi, Michal Deker and Efrat Mishani. Photo by Adam Reinherz
November 1, 2022, 8:22 am
Major General (Res.) Doron Almog fights for love as new JAFI chairman
'We need to spread more love in our world; and love starts with the slightest relationship between people, between you and your loved one.'
By Adam Reinherz
Shinshinim Bar Zeevi, Shahar Kurlander, Michal Deker and Einav Mayer. Photo by Adam Reinherz
August 19, 2022, 6:33 pm
Meet the Shinshinim: Building connections in Pittsburgh
Days after arriving in western Pennsylvania, four young Israeli emissaries express anxiousness and excitement about what lies ahead.
By Adam Reinherz
Community Day School's Avi Baran Munro, right, presents the Shinshinim with certificates of appreciation at Full-School Kabbalat Shabbat on the last day of school. Photo courtesy of Community Day School
June 20, 2022, 11:11 am
Pittsburgh’s shinshinim program grows along with potential for greater connections
Doubling the number of young Israeli emissaries should strengthen community's relationship with Israel and Israelis, say community professionals.
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh’s shinshinim, from left: Amit Haizler, Shahaf Balasiano and Itai Rovnick (Photo courtesy of Risa Fruchter)
August 26, 2021, 12:30 pm
Shinshinim return to help connect Pittsburgh youth to Israeli culture
The three Israeli teens with work at Community Day School, the Joint Jewish Education Program and Emma Kaufmann Camp.
By Dionna Dash
The Greater Pittsburgh Jewish community is paired with the city of Karmiel and the Misgav region through, Partnership2Gether, a program of the Jewish Agency for Israel. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
April 29, 2021, 12:39 pm
Shinshinim with a twist: New Masa program brings Pittsburgh youth to Israel
Shinshinim usually bring Israeli culture to the rest of the world, but with Masa’s new program, American Jews will bring their culture to Israel.
By Dionna Dash
Raz Levin and Hadar Maravent enjoy the first snow. Photo courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
March 6, 2019, 4:25 pm
Shinshinim program expands
Pittsburgh to welcome four young adult Israelis next year.
By Adam Reinherz
Raz Levin and Hadar Maravent enjoy the first snow. Photo courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
February 14, 2019, 2:26 pm
Six months in, shinshinim reflect on service
No shortage of experiences for Hadar Maravent and Raz Levin since they arrived in August.
By Adam Reinherz
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