Israel Engagement
Israel holds a special place in the heart of our community—a land vibrant with culture, history, and innovation, yet deeply complex and ever evolving. At the JCC, we create opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with Israel in meaningful ways. Through dialogue, education and shared experiences, we seek to strengthen the bonds between our community and the people of Israel. Grounded in Jewish values, our work reflects a commitment to understanding, peace and unity, and to supporting an independent, democratic Jewish state where all can live with dignity and hope.
Introducing Our Community Shaliach
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Check out the JCC's Israel engagement programs for Teens including JCC Maccabi Games and Diller Teen Fellowship
upcoming events
An Evening with Eli Sharabi
- December 7
- 7 PM
- NEW LOCATION: Congregation Poale Zedeck, 6318 Phillips Ave., Squirrel Hill
- Center for Loving Kindness, Featured, Israel Engagement
JCC Voices
Israel Engagement
Israel Engagement In Action
Light the World: Together with Israel
On the first night of Hanukkah, our community gathered for a candle lighting ceremony with survivors of October 7, who shared powerful stories of resilience and strength.
Shufuni
We welcomed an Israeli band that was affected by atrocities of October 7 to Temple Emanuel of the South Hills, where music and storytelling created a moving cultural exchange and connection with our community.
Maccabi Hangtime
Hangtime served as the social and cultural hub of the Maccabi Games, offering athletes a space to connect, relax, make new friends, and engage with Israeli culture, faith, and people.
A Conversation with Mohammad Darawshe
Mohammad Darawshe is the Director of Strategy at the Givat Haviva Center for Shared Society, holds a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Management from Haifa University, and is a Robert Bosch Academy Fellow and faculty member at the Hartman Institute. Mohammad led an inspiring dialogue on building a shared future between Israeli Arabs and Jews.
