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09
AUG
2022

Jonathan Schachter, JCBA stalwart, dies unexpectedly

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“You don’t put up a billboard; you just do the job.” Published by the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle By JUSTIN VELLUCCI August 8, 2022 Jonathan Schachter, who served the Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh non-concurrently as a volunteer, president and executive director and was months away from retiring, died unexpectedly on July 25. “He was gregarious, he was bold,”...
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19
JUL
2022

JCBA Assists With Repairs

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Barry Rudel, JCBA Executive Director, presents a check to Joe Sporer, Manager of Sugarcreek Borough, towards the repair of two stone pillars at the entrance to Mt Zion cemetery in Franklin, PA.
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19
APR
2022

Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association continues to expand reach (via Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle)

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JCBA’s board recently approved funds for work at the circa-1873 cemetery for Tree of Life Congregation in Sharpsburg. Published by the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle By JUSTIN VELLUCCI April 19, 2022 The Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh has had a terrific run over the past few years. Formed in 1992 out of the merger of the United Jewish Federation...
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10
FEB
2022

JCBA Participates with the 10.27 Healing Partnership and Repair the World  

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A group of volunteers joined with the Simon Family as part of Commemoration 2021 to help with our ongoing efforts at beautification at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Carrick. The main road was cleared of accumulated leaves and debris, and moss was scraped from steps and walkways. We appreciate the commitment of these special volunteers. 
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09
FEB
2022

Volunteer Of The Year

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Louis B. Kushner, a longstanding and valued leader within Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and community at large, is ably leading the Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association in its growth and successful re-envisioning. From chairing the transition team to being key to acquisition discussions to being active on the board, Lou’s leadership has resulted in increased attention and support being...
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Volunteer Opportunities

The JCBA has many volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups who take pride in doing the ultimate Mitzva. If you are interested in volunteering on Mitzva Day, scheduling a specific day for your group or organization, interested in a community service or scout program or to attend our annual unveiling ceremonies please contact us.

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Thanks to Our Community Partners

Special thanks to Ralph Schugar Chapel for so generously providing for JCBA funerals and to Urbach Memorials for providing headstones for our burials. Thank you also to Robert Garvin, Esq. for his legal help and to The Greater Pittsburgh Rabbinical Association.

JCBA’s expanded vision is made possible by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s  Jewish Community Foundation.

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