Join us for the JCC’s 131st Annual Meeting as we honor our outstanding volunteers and dedicated staff, install the 2026–2027 Board of Directors, thank our outgoing Board members and celebrate the many accomplishments of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh and our community over the past year. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 16
5:30 p.m.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
The evening will conclude with a reception in Palm Court.
Mazel tov to the JCC’s Annual Meeting awardees:
Rogal-Ruslander Leadership Award: Marcie Weinstein
S. J. Noven Koach Award: Meryl Ainsman
Ida and Samuel Latterman Volunteer Mitzvah Award: JCC Israel Engagement Committee
Lillian Goldstein Senior Adult Volunteer Award: Trish Callaway
Loving Kindness Award: Carolyn Grady & Amy Kienle from the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Caplan-Lieber Human Relations Award: Rasika Khedikar from Upper St. Clair High School
JCC Volunteer of the Year through The Jewish Chronicle: Ron Heyman
We’re thrilled to introduce our 2026-2027 Board of Directors who will be helping guide our mission and shape the future of JCCPGH. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our cause, and we are grateful for their commitment to serving our community. The JCC’s fiscal year officially begins at our Annual Meeting with the installation of the Board Members and Officers below.
Officers
Merris Groff, Chair of the Board
Joshua M. Farber, Vice Chair
Carole S. Katz, Vice Chair
Samantha Klein, Vice Chair
Andrea Ruttenberg, Vice Chair
Samuel W. Braver, Treasurer
Alison M. Karlin, Assistant Treasurer
William H. Isler, Secretary
Sharon Werner, Assistant Secretary
Jason Kunzman, President & CEO
Scott E. Seewald, Immediate Past Chair
Board of Directors
Beverly A. Block
Joshua Donner
Elyse Eichner
Zach Gumberg
Julia Howard
Michele D. Levine
Jonathan D. Marcus
Laura E. Parker
Rosy H. Reed
Todd E. Reidbord
Adam Reinherz
Kenneth T. Segel
Joshua Shapira
Evan Stein
Hilary S. Tyson
Mike Warshafsky
James Wolf