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Hillel Academy
5685 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 USA
Phone: 41-521-8131Fax: 412-521-5150
Head of School
OrL'Simcha Congregation
5898 Wilkins Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
We are an unaffiliated, traditional, egalitarian congregation. We hold Shabbat services every Saturday morning at 9:45am at Tree of Life Congregation.  
Sweet Tammy’s
2119 Murray Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412.223.2306
Pittsburgh’s premier kosher bakery featuring a wide variety of kosher baked goods made daily from scratch; a large assortment of kosher candies; kosher coffees, teas and sodas; and challahs and bagels. Take out or enjoy or relaxing café.
Squirrel Hill Psychological Services of JF&CS
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-3800Fax: 412-422-1162

The psychotherapists at Squirrel Hill Psychological Services (SHPS) have years of experience providing quality, therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, and seniors in our community. The quality of SHPS is maximized by incorporating satisfaction surveys, outcome measurements and clinical supervision into daily practice.

SHPS therapists work through a number of different modalities, such as individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy. Areas of special expertise include depression, anxiety, play therapy, developmental difficulties, cross-cultural therapy, stepfamily therapy, effective parenting, marital conflict, interfaith relationships, stress management, bereavement, adolescent risky behavior, domestic violence, relationship enhancement, adoption issues, anger management and more.

When appropriate, therapists work collaboratively with family members, physicians, school personnel and other social service providers. 

In addition, Squirrel Hill Psychological Services has a certified school psychologist who conducts psychological assessments on children and adults.

Squirrel Hill Psychological Services is a division of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS), a non-profit, non-sectarian, multi-faceted social service agency founded in 1937.

Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare to provide outpatient counseling services.

Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc.

Apples and Honey Personal Chef Services
Guarino Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-2347
Apples and Honey is a kosher personal chef service serving the greater Pittsburgh area. We work closely with you to design customized meal plans suitable to your tastes and dietary needs. Using only the freshest ingredients, we prepare your meals in your own kitchen. The meals are then carefully packaged and left in the refrigerator or freezer for consumption at your leisure.
Jewish Communtiy Center of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-8010Fax: 412-521-7044
The JCC is at the heart of reaching and serving the community for over 111 years. We provide services to individuals of all ages and abilities. The mission of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh is to enrich our community by cultivating an inclusive, dynamic environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that span the life cycle and strengthen the physical, intellectual and spiritual well being of individuals and families from generation to generation.
Website: www.jccpgh.org
Young Israel of Greater Pittsburgh
5831 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-7224
Young Israel of Pittsburgh was founded in 1974 by an energetic collection of students and young families. They created an orthodox minyan known for its humor, family orientation and commitment to Israel. That minyan continued to grow and is now a full-fledged
synagogue. Come visit the warmest shul in town!
Young Peoples Synagogue
6404 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-1021

Traditional, participatory synagogue. Members lead services, read from the Torah, and give divrei Torah. All are welcome, regardless of level of knowledge or observance.

Jewish Professionals Network
1301 Grandview Avenue, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-390-2800Fax: 412-381-1097
To engage Jewish professionals by providing networking opportunities, ongoing education, and extensive resources for the purpose of developing and cultivating the vitality of the greater Pittsburgh business community.
Aleph Institute
5804 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-1295Fax: 412-521-5948

Provides religious, humanitarian services to those incarcerated and their families and those in long term institutions or group homes and thier families.

Website: www.alephne.org
American Society For Technion, Women's Division
108 Beechmont Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412-441-2118

Founded in 1956, the Women's Division of the American Society for Technion is an integral part of the Technion family. Its principal goal is to support the work and development of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.

Women's Division programs fund research, facilities and equipment in the Life Sciences; provide Scholarships, Fellowships and Student Loan Funds; and also establish Faculty Recruitment Funds, to enable the Technion to engage the professors and scientists who maintain the university's standards of excellence.

The variety and quality of Women's Division programs attract thousend of women, whose efforts and generosity help Technion and Israel to grow and flourish.

B'nai Emunoh Congregation
4315 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-1477Fax: 412-521-1762

B'nai Emunoh is a place for prayer, study and fellowship. "The B'nai Emunoh family" has enables people of all stages of life to feel a sense of warmth and belonging. Our population is as diverse as the Talmudic sages of Israel. We invite you to come to see what is available to you at B'nai Emunoh. 

Bnai Zion - Pittsburgh Region
1824 Murray Ave Suite 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-6789Fax: 412-421-6255
Bnai Zion is a pluralistic, non-partisan Zionist membership based organization dedicated to strengthening ties between the United States and the State of Israel by supporting worthy humanitarian projects of mutual interest at home and in our historical Jewish homeland. Our special emphasis is on health care, education, research, and community development.
Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
1824 Murray Ave Suite 200
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-421-8919Fax: 412-421-0535
HADASSAH, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women's organization, whose member are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.
Hillel Academy
5685 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-8131Fax: 412-521-5150
Hillel Academy was established more then 55 years ago. We are a Jewish Day School committed to blending excellence in general studies with the timeless teaching of the Torah. Over 240 students, from preschool, elementary, junior high, and girls' high school, receive comprehensive education that equips them for the challenges of the future.
Jewish Residential Services
4905 Fifth Avenue, Suite #3
Pittsburgh , PA 15213
Phone: 412-325-0039Fax: 412-621-4260
JRS provides residential and rehabilitative services to people needing assistance or support because of psychiatric or development disabilities. JRS helps people with ongoing disabilities establish dignified, productive, satisfying lives in the community. JRS offers a culturally rich, Jewish environment, welcoming to people of all backgrounds, which encourages program participants to build upon their strengths and grow to their fullest potential.
Website: www.jrspgh.org
NA'AMAT USA, Pittsburgh Council
6328 Forbes Street
Pittsburgh , PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-5253Fax: 412-521-5285

Mission: To enhance the status of women and children in Israel and US. Our purpose is to help NA'AMAT Israel provide educational and social services, including day care, vocational training, legal aid for women, absorption of new immigrants, community centers, and centers for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence. Advocates on issues of women's rights, welfare of children and US-Israel realtionship.

Website: www.naamat.org
Hebrew Free Loan Association
4315 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-422-8868Fax: 412-422-8740
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh offers interest free loans on a non-sectarian basis to individuals and families whose needs are significant and who may not qualify for assistance through normal financial institutions and resources. Interest free loans, instead of charity, fill an important gap in our social system by promoting self-sufficiency with dignity.
Jewish Family & Children's Service
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-422-7200Fax: 412-422-9540
Jewish Family & Children's Service’s Clinical Services department provides a number of services to teens and their families, including individual, family and group counseling; workshops; and staff development, on-site counseling services and educational workshops for those who work with teens. JF&CS also offers psychological testing and evaluation services to help identify areas that need special attention as well as areas of potential; and advocacy, supportive counseling, referral and case management to families who have children and teens with special needs.
Website: www.jfcspgh.org
Jewish National Fund Western PA Region
5915 Beacon St. 5th FL
Pittsburgh , PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-3200Fax: 412-521-3420

Jewish National Fund, founded in 1901, is the caretaker of the land of Israel, on behalf of its owners - Jewish people everywhere. JNF’s work is divided into seven areas – water, security, education, research and development, forestry and ecology, tourism and recreation, and community development. Currently, JNF’s two largest projects are Blueprint Negev and Operation Northern Renewal.

Website: www.jnf.org
Lubavitch Center
2100 Wightman St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-422-7300Fax: 412-422-5930
Orthodox congregation, part of the Chabad-Lubavitch International Network. Daily minyanim for shachris, mincha and maariv. Adult education classes for men and women. Junior minyan for children on Shabbat. Lubavitch Women's Organization offers programs for Jewish Women.
National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section
1620 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh , PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-6118Fax: 412-421-1121

The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW takes a progressive stand on issues such as child welfare, women's rights, and reproductive freedom.

Website: www.ncjw.org
Riverview Towers Apartments
52 Garetta St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-7876Fax: 412-521-7978
The Riverview Towers buildings are HUD facilities built for low to low-moderate income seniors (62 years or older). Located just across the river from the new Waterfront area and adjacent to the new residential development, Somerset at Frick, Riverview Towers is in the heart of our community.
Shaare Torah Congregation
2319 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-421-8855Fax: 412-521-9938
Shaare Torah serves the spiritual, religious and communal lifecycle needs of the Pittsburgh Jewish community in an unassuming atmosphere - with tradition, warmth and respect. We are a family that melds observant Judaism and commitment to the State of Israel with fun congregational activities, learning opportunities, and community strengthening endeavors. Come visit us!
Temple Sinai
5505 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-421-9715Fax: 412-421-8430

Temple Sinai is a Reform Jewish Congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Our mission is to provide a religious home where all members gather, study and worship as  Reform Jews. Our vision is a family of families in which members are spiritually fulfilled, educated in the Reform Jewish tradition, and committed to Judaism from generation to generation.

The Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center
4607 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-621-8875

The Hillel JUC is the focal point for more than 3,000 Jewish University students in Pittsburgh. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Together, we are building a new generation of Jewish leaders. Some call it Jewish life on campus. We call it... the future.

Tree of Life Congregation
5898 Wilkins Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-6788Fax: 412-521-7846
Within the most progressive tenets of Conservative Judaism our egalitarian congregation strives to promote opportunities for religious expression, Jewish education and communal fellowship.
Website: www.tolpgh.org
Yeshiva Schools
2100 Wightman St.
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-422-7300Fax: 412-422-5930
Day School: preschool thru high school. Separate campuses for boys and girls.
Jewish Domestic Abuse Task Force of Pittsburgh
TBA
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412.363.1013
The Jewish Domestic Abuse Task Force, made up of more than two dozen community organizations, agencies, rabbis, educators, clinicians and individuals, is working to provide prevention education of domestic abuse in our community's homes, schools and congregational life.  Whether abuse is occurring between partner/spouse, caretaker/patient, clergy/congregant, teacher/student, parent/child or boyfriend/girlfriend, the JDATF provides outreach education to educators, clergy and the general public (adults, teens and young adults) to increase awareness of the causes and consequences of domestic abuse, information on ways to avoid and cope as well as reliable community resources for support.
Pittsburgh American Jewish Committee
4905 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-421-7927Fax: 412-421-7929

PAJC protects the rights and freedom of Jews the world over, combats bigotry and promotes human rights for all; works for the security of Israel and a deepened understanding between Americans and Israelis; advocates public policy positions rooted in American democratic values and the perspectives of our Jewish heritage building bridges between religious and ethnic groups.

Website: www.ajc.org
Chabad House on Campus
4710 Wallingford St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-683-7770Fax: 412-681-7770
Chabad House on Campus is the perfect place for Jewish college students in Pittsburgh to make friends for a lifetime and to learn about being Jewish. Conveniently located near the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
Poale Zedeck Synagogue
6318 Phillips Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-9786Fax: 412-421-0972
Poale Zedeck is a modern Orthodox synagogue welcoming all Jews, dedicated to personal growth, Jewish unity and Torah study pursued in a spirit of authenticity and relevance to personal and communal life.
Community Day School
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 USA
Phone: 412-521-1100Fax: 412-521-4511
Community Day School
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-1100Fax: 412-521-4511

A K-8 Independent Jewish day school accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools and affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools, the Pittsburgh Consortium of Independent and Private Academic Schools and the Solomon Schechter Day School Association.

A Beneficiary Agency of the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh.

Kollel Jewish Learning Center
5808 Beacon St., P.O. 81036
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-420-0220Fax: 412-420-0224
Kollel Jewish Learning Center is an institute of Jewish learning. The Kollel’s main objectives are (i) to provide an opportunity for personal growth in Torah learning. (ii) to encourage and facilitate the study of Torah for all segments of the Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community, particularly adult study; and (iii) to serve as a community Jewish Learning Center around which all Jews within the community can unite. In particular, the Kollel provides training to its post-graduate fellows to become rabbis, elementary, high school and college level teachers, Jewish administrators, authors and adult education specialists. In addition to their study at the Kollel Jewish Learning Center, the community scholars devote time to the community teaching classes and study groups, informal discussions and public lectures, all designed to make Jewish learning and heritage available to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation.
Jewish Association on Aging
200 JHF Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-420-4000Fax: 412-521-0932

The Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) offers Pittsburgh’s elderly community a comprehensive network of social, residential, rehabilitation, medical, and nutritional services that are developed and implemented in accordance with Jewish values.  The JAA’s continuum of quality care provides the elderly with an opportunity to age in a dignified manner and have a partner that will always advocate for their best interests.

Residential and Home & Community Services are provided in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

Website: www.jaapgh.org
Congregation Kether Torah
5706 Bartlett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-2687
Women's Philanthropy
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-992-5209Fax: 412-681-3980
Women's Philanthropy will engage in broad outreach to establish Women's Philanthropy as the umbrella organization for all Jewish women and strive to raise the status of women and women's philanthropy in the Jewish community of Pittsburgh
Shalom Pittsburgh
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh , PA 15213
Phone: 412-992-5222Fax: 412-681-3980
Shalom Pittsburgh offers relocation assistance for those moving to or new to Pittsburgh and outreach and engagement programming for young adults ages 22-45. Programs include, but are not limited to, happy hours, lunch and learns, family programs, Mitzvah (volunteer) projects, and singles programs.
Shalom Baby
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-992-5235Fax: 412-681-3980
Shalom Baby is a new outreach program designed to welcome parents and their newborns into Pittsburgh's Jewish Community. This programs success is based on you. Please let us know if you or someone you know has had a baby in the past six months. A Shalom Baby volunteer will personally deliver a Shalom Baby Welcome Bag to the new parents.
Young Adult Division
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-992-5209Fax: 412-681-3980
The Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh serves 22-45 year olds in the Pittsburgh Jewish community through leadership development, national and international travel opportunities, and participation in the annual community campaign. It also serves as an advocate for the diverse needs of the young adult population, including providing roles for young leaders within the Federation and its beneficiary agencies.
Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry
828 Hazelwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-421-2708
The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry is an official food pantry, serving the needy in the 15217 zip code area, as well as those in the Greater Pittsburgh area who require kosher food. Those in need not only receive food, but are also connected with the supportive social and employment services they may need to get through difficult times and build independence. An outreach social worker provides information and referral, vocational and mental health counseling and case management. Volunteers play a critical role in conducting food drives, packaging food bags for client pick-up and delivering food to those who are unable to come to the Food Pantry. The Squirrel Hill Food Pantry is administered by Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Pittsburgh, a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Federation and United Way, and operates in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank.
Website: www.jfcspgh.org
Jewish Assistance Fund
828 Hazelwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412.521.3237
The mission of our organization is to provide immediate financial assistance to Pittsburgh Jewish individuals or families who experience serious reversals and need cash to tie them over a desperate period. They need these funds for food,clothing,shelter,medical and educational needs.
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-422-7200Fax: 412-422-9540

Jewish Family & Children's Service exists to improve the quality of life of individuals and families in the Jewish and general communities by providing psychological, employment and social services.

Throughout our long history, the main purpose of JF&CS has remained very much the same - to maintain and strengthen family life. We meet this objective by continuously adapting our programs and services to meet the changing needs of our dynamic population. Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh is known as a leader in providing innovative and effective social service solutions to problems facing families and individuals of all ages.

Website: www.jfcspgh.org
Career Development Center
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, 15217
Phone: 412-422-5627Fax: 412-422-9540

The Career Development Center helps individual and employers with all of their job search needs.

Individuals: Career counseling, testing, career exploration, resume development, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, networking, and a career resource center. The CDC also specializes in providing the aforementioned services to immigrants.

Employers: Group and individual career management counseling, outplacement services, recruiting services and relocation assistance programs.

JFilm Festival
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-992-5203Fax: 412-681-8804
Website: www.pjiff.net
The Jewish Chronicle
5915 Beacon St, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-687-1000Fax: 412-521-0154
The Jewish Chronicle, an independent weekly newspaper, has been serving the Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community since 1962. Its mission is to inform its readers about local, national, and international news, to promote awareness of issues confronting the community, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, and to serve as a record of local and regional Jewish life.
State of Israel Bonds
6507 Wilkins Ave Ste 101
Pittsburgh , PA 15217
Phone: 412-362-5154Fax: 412-362-6887

State of Israel Bonds/Development Corporation for Israel is an international organization offering securities issued by the government of Israel. Since its creation in 1951, Israel Bonds has secured $32 billion in investment capital to build and develop every aspect of Israel's economy and to absorb and resettle over one million immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia, and other countries.

PJCN - Pittsburgh Jewish Communal Network
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412.992.5217Fax: 412.681.3980

PJCN is a membership-based group for employees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, its 10 beneficiary agencies, and other Jewish communal organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh region. The goal is to provide a forum for members to meet, share knowledge, and maximize opportunities for interaction and collaboration, fostering relationships among colleagues in the Jewish communal field.

 

Events are held 3-4 times per year. Venues, programming, and scheduling vary, so as to accommodate the variety of schedules our professions demand. Additionally, the focus on educating one another on our agencies takes place by rotating events among the agencies, allowing members to participate in site-visits of various local agencies and organizations.

The Pittsburgh Jewish Communal Network (PJCN) provides educational, professional training, and cultural programming opportunities to enhance skills and to promote networking among those who work in the Pittsburgh Jewish community.

Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Darlington Road - Mezzanine Level
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-1500Fax: 412-422-1996

The mission of the Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is to educate teachers and students; to commemorate the lives of victims, including anyone traumatized by the events of 1933 - 1945; and to document those events through the collection of artifacts, videos and oral histories or survivors. Our programs and exhibitions heighten public awareness, honor survivors, and keep memory alive.

RITAS ITALIAN ICE
5880 FORBES AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, 15217 USA
Phone: 412-421-1941Fax: 412-486-4244
ONLY FULLY SUPERVISED AND CERTIFIED BY VAAD KOSHER ITALIAN ICE TREAT IN PITTSBURGH. OTHER RITA'S LOCATIONS MAY CLAIM TO HAVE ALL KOSHER INGREADINTS, HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT CERTIFIED NOR SUPERVISED. CALL ABOUT OUR CATERING AND FUND RAISING PROGRAMS
Website: ritasice.com
Congregation Beth Shalom
5915 Beacon Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-2288Fax: 412-421-5923

Beth Shalom Congregation is a thriving synagogue located in the heart of Squirrel Hill. Our tradition is one of Conservative Judaism, observed in an atmosphere of warmth and community. Whether your needs are religious, educational or social, Congregation Beth Shalom hopes to enrich your lives. Together, we create a sense of belonging and family.

Agency For Jewish Learning
2740 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-521-1101Fax: 412-521-1120
The AJL works across our Jewish community to promote lifelong Jewish learning and foster connections to Israel and the Jewish people by building the community's capacity to deliver inspiring Jewish learning experiences to the largest number of people. AJL seeks to inspire students and families in our synagogues, connect teens with Jewish learning and community, engage families in Jewish life and educate Jewish leadership. The agency partners with schools, early childhood programs, youth groups, agencies, synagogues, and community programs in areas including teacher resources, curriculum, professional development, special needs/inclusion, organizational development and more. Classes and programs for adults, teens and families are offered in collaboration with many partner institutions. AJL connects extensively with resource providers on the national level to offer leadership and innovation.
Pittsburgh Conference of Jewish Women's Organizations
220 N Bellefield Ave, Apt 204
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-682-2169

An umbrella organization uniting all the other Jewish women's organizations in Pittsburgh for their mutual benefit.

Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-992-5234Fax: 412-681-3980
CRC seeks a Jewish community that is strong, politically active, socially just, and influential. The CRC of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is the formal link between the Federation's Board of Delegates and Board of Trustees. It discusses issues of concern facing the Jewish community, helps in developing policy for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and shaping policy for the broader Jewish community. Finally, CRC is the public affairs arm of the Federation and presents issue of concern to our local, state and national elected officials.