Events & News

The JCBA is pleased to announce that after an extensive search Barry Rudel has been hired to be the new Executive Director. He began working for the JCBA in mid-March, 2020.

Rudel has dedicated his professional career to Jewish communal service, primarily in the areas of fundraising and development and he has been involved with many campaigns that have enhanced Jewish Pittsburgh.

Barry is looking forward to working with the board and officers to guide the organization as we continue evolving to meet the changing needs of the community.

He and his wife Debra reside in Churchill and are the proud parents of three children.

Almost three-dozen volunteers participated in a community wide day of service commemorating the horrific events of October 27, 2018. At Beth Abraham Cemetery. they raked leaves and debris, cut vines, and cleaned up headstones. We appreciate their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to doing good.

Our annual unveiling of headstones will take place on Sunday September 15, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery on Oakwood St in Shaler Township. Headstones for Blyuma Gitlin, Joseph Weiss and Olga Klein will be unveiled. Rabbi Eli Seidman, Director of Pastor Care for the Jewish Assn. on Aging will officiate. The community is invited to attend.

The JCBA, together with Ralph Schugar Chapel will be holding a book burial of sacred texts – shames. A special gravesite is being prepared and the community is invited to participate and attend.

Jewish custom holds that prayer books such as siddurim, chumashim and High Holiday machzorim in which the Hebrew name of God has been printed and that have become frayed, worn out or are in disrepair are to be buried.

Congregations and individuals in the community may participate by collecting these items to be buried. They can be dropped off at Ralph Schugar Chapel 5509 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA 15232 or we can pick them up from your location. Please contact Judy Ryave McGuire Schugars’ Dir. of Community Outreach at 412-812-2892 to arrange a convenient time.

Additionally, we welcome Religious School students of Bar and Bat Mitzva age along with their teachers who want to participate and be a part of this important activity.

The Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery is located at 498 Oakwood St. in Shaler Township. Directions can be found on the Our Work tab.

For further information please contact us at jcbapgh@gmail.com, through the website or by phone at 412-553-6469

Mitzva Day Volunteers at Workman’s Circle #45 Cemetery May 21, 2017

We supply gloves, rakes, bags, water and refreshments. You bring a desire to help out with a worthwhile project. For further information contact us at info@jcbapgh.org.