Volunteering
Volunteers honor those killed on Oct. 27, 2018 by cleaning a garden. (Photo courtesy of 10.27 Healing Partnership)
Oct. 27
Volunteering preserves memories and betters community ahead of Oct. 27
By Adam Reinherz
Six years after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, community members encouraged to use upcoming weeks to foster ‘healing, resiliency and togetherness’
Volunteers honor those killed on Oct. 27, 2018 by cleaning a garden. (Photo courtesy of 10.27 Healing Partnership)
October 11, 2024, 5:04 pm
Volunteering preserves memories and betters community ahead of Oct. 27
Six years after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, community members encouraged to use upcoming weeks to foster 'healing, resiliency and togetherness'
By Adam Reinherz
A participant reads and reflects during the 10.27 Days of Service. (Photo courtesy of Repair the World Pittsburgh)
June 18, 2024, 4:21 pm
Repair the World Pittsburgh ceases operations, encourages volunteers to continue bettering community
'There's people in the community who can help you, and maybe it's not us this time, but someone will want to help you do that'
By Adam Reinherz
Ariel Noorparvar sorts flowers while volunteering in Israel. (Photo courtesy of Ariel Noorparvar)
April 8, 2024, 5:34 pm
Volunteering in Israel leads young adults to constructive conversation in Pittsburgh
'Just talking to people and having genuine conversations can make a really big difference'
By Adam Reinherz
Katriel Camp, front right, joins classmates while volunteering on an Israeli farm. (Photo courtesy of Katriel Camp)
March 14, 2024, 6:08 pm
Pittsburgh teens in Israel prepare for Purim by volunteering
With people in Israel hurting, Purim is a perfect time to 'bring joy'
By Adam Reinherz
January 23, 2024, 7:08 pm
Chronicle poll results: Volunteering for Jewish organizations
We asked our readers if they volunteer for a Jewish organization. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Community members commemorate the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting with Torah study. Photo courtesy of 1027 Healing Partnership
October 14, 2023, 11:12 pm
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting commemorated through Torah study, volunteering and self-care
Area groups partner to promote spirit and service
By Adam Reinherz
In Laura Fehl's memory, her friends spent Sept. 10 volunteering. Photo courtesy of Elinor Nathanson
September 28, 2023, 4:40 pm
Collection of Jewish books keeps volunteer’s memory alive
Laura Fehl's Jewish literary trove helps preserve her story
By Adam Reinherz
Image via iStock
August 28, 2023, 3:35 pm
Pittsburgh ‘transplants’ to be recognized for decades of community service
Marlene Silverman and Stefanie Small will be honored by Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh at annual meeting
By Adam Reinherz
Max McCarran of Shady Side Academy with four boys from his host family at the Children's Village. Photo courtesy of Kate Lukaszewicz
April 25, 2023, 11:03 am
Doing ‘good for others’ in Israel sparks appreciation at home
Classrooms Without Borders takes high school students on service mission to the Jewish state
By Adam Reinherz
Sarah Mangan. Photo courtesy of Sarah Mangan
December 30, 2022, 10:58 am
Getting to Know: Sarah Mangan
After years in Lancaster, educator returns to Pittsburgh and aids Temple Emanuel of South Hills
By Adam Reinherz
November 23, 2022, 12:03 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle 2022 Volunteers of the Year
Their stories are inspirational
Repair the World Pittsburgh volunteers inoculate logs on Oct. 23. Photo courtesy of Repair the World Pittsburgh
November 20, 2022, 9:25 am
Repair the World volunteers find meaning in helping others
Through gardening, helping area nonprofits and scores of other projects, local residents seek to better community
By Adam Reinherz
Repair the World Pittsburgh volunteers help beautify an outdoor space. Photo courtesy of Repair the World Pittsburgh
October 13, 2022, 5:50 pm
Service, commemoration and study planned in memory of lives lost on Oct. 27, 2018
Community looks to volunteerism and Torah study four years after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
By Adam Reinherz
Jill Shames marks the beginning of Shabbat while volunteering in Moldova. Photo courtesy of United Hatzalah Operation Orange Wings
April 8, 2022, 5:12 pm
Former Pittsburgher welcomed Ukrainian refugees to Moldova
Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Jill Shames traveled to eastern Europe to offer care
By Adam Reinherz
Hillel Academy, Squirrel Hill, hosted a past Jewish Federation Volunteer Center Mitzvah Day team that assembled literacy kits for children served by United Way programs. Photo by Josh Franzos
December 10, 2021, 9:48 am
Mitzvah Day offers in-person and virtual volunteer options
Federation-hosted event set to welcome volunteers and aid nearby organizations on Dec. 26
By Adam Reinherz
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