To each of you who joined us for the annual Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association Commemoration Cemetery Clean-Up Day on Sunday, October 27th, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your dedication and compassion brought dignity and honor to the sacred grounds of our ancestors, and we could not have done it without you. A special thank you to all of our returning and newest volunteers, to Matt Cohen, Regional Director, Alpha Epsilon Pi (Pitt Chapter) and AEPi fraternity brothers; to Haliel Selig, Regional Director, Keystone Mountain Region-BBYO; to Rabbi Hindy Finman, Senior Director of Jewish Life-JCC of Greater Pittsburgh; and to the 10.27 Healing Partnership.

From raking leaves to polishing headstones to moving five (5) tons of topsoil to fill graves – every effort you put forth helped preserve the dignity and memory of those who came before us. You made this solemn day of remembrance for the eleven (11) community members who were taken on October 27, 2018 truly meaningful. We are humbled by the time, care, and hard work each of you contributed.

Thank you for showing up with your full hearts and for reminding all of us of the strength of our community. Together, we continue the tradition of remembrance, respect, dignity and love for those no longer with us. This is the highest mitzvah as those gone before us cannot thank us. We look forward to working with you again, and we are ever grateful for your unwavering support.