Posts by Jewish Community Foundation
How the Jewish Bible Changed Ethics Forever
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Explore the revolutionary ethical transformations that the Hebrew Bible brought about … and how it truly changed the world.
Wednesdays, June 15 through July 27.
Antisemitism: A Brief History of Why They Hate Us
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Rabbi Schiff will offer a succinct survey of the various forms of antisemitism and will consider what the past history of antisemitism means for today.
Tuesdays, June 14 through July 26.
Changes to Donorsphere
We are very excited to announce that the Donorsphere website has received a makeover. Learn more about the updates to our fundholder platform.
Read MoreThe Rabbinic Grill
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Join Rabbi Schiff for a “rabbinic grill,” as he poses tough questions to area rabbis who represent the major streams within twenty-first century Judaism.
Sundays, June 12-July 17, 2022.
The Book of Ruth
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In this four-session intensive, Rabbi Schiff will provide a close reading of the four chapters of Ruth.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 24, 26, 31 & June 2, 2022.
Leading an Inspiring Seder
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Pesach takes preparation – this year, don’t just cook the food. Cook up a whole new seder experience!
Monday, Apr. 11, 2022.
Sanctified Sex Seminar
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Noam Zion and Rabbi Schiff will discuss Noam’s ground-breaking book, Sanctified Sex and what it teaches us about Jewish sexuality.
Sundays, Mar. 20 – Apr. 3, 2022.
613 Commandments
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Rabbi Schiff will offer a survey of the 613 commandments. The survey will provide a clear overview of what the entire system of mitzvot expects of each of us.
Mondays, Feb. 28 – Jun. 27, 2022.
Answering Holocaust Questions
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Rabbi Schiff will examine the questions asked of rabbis about those darkest times and their responses (the responsa).
Wednesdays, Feb. 23 – Apr. 13, 2022.
2021 Year-End Planning: Significant Tax Changes Likely
On September 13, the Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee introduced a set of tax proposals as part of House Democrats’ “budget reconciliation” package, which proposes significant federal tax changes designed to raise revenue to offset spending.
Read MoreTodd Rascoe Memorial Fund
Todd Rascoe graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School and went on to Carnegie Mellon University where he earned a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Todd was a pioneer in software development and had an international career that spanned four continents in Israel, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Todd brought his family…
Read MoreA Chanukah Seminar
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On the morning before Chanukah begins, Rabbi Schiff will present a special Chanukah seminar to get you in the Chanukah spirit for the eight days to come.
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.