News stories

The Jewish Chronicle – Mitzvah Day, or rather Mitzvah Days, is approaching. The annual event, which encourages members of the Jewish community to volunteer on Dec. 25, has grown. This year, the number of participants, volunteer opportunities and even days for mitzvahs have increased. “Mitzvah Day has expanded enormously over…...

South Hills Record – Law Eh can’t wait to have drawing contests with her friends and hang the artwork they sketch on the walls of her new bedroom, which she intends to paint her favorite color: purple. After living for five years in a two-bedroom apartment in the Residences of…...

The Almanac – South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) will hold its 17th annual Angel Emporium at St. Valentine Church’s Newman House, located on Ohio Street in Bethel Park, to provide a holiday shopping experience for community residents in need. Each year, the Angel Emporium benefits nearly 1,000 of SHIM’s pre-registered…...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – South Hills Interfaith Ministries plans to increase its impact on the South Hills by expanding its leadership team. The organization recently announced the promotion and hiring of three key individuals. Current staff members Ilene Potashman Cohen and Courtney Macurak will serve as director of philanthropic engagement and…...