JCC 123rd Annual Meeting

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh held its 123rd Annual Meeting on Sept. 6 at the JCC in Squirrel Hill. Prior to the meeting, JCC President and CEO Brian Schreiber was surprised with a celebration of his 20 years of service at the JCC; recognition included a proclamation by the City of Pittsburgh declaring the day as Brian Schreiber Day.

Ryan Lavarnway, left, and Jonathan Mayo: “The experience of getting to play for Team Israel was a life-changing experience for me,” said Ryan Lavarnway, catcher for Team Israel featured in the film “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.” Lavarnway, who grew up in a nonobservant home, added that “being embraced by the whole Jewish Community as part of Team Israel helped me in finding the connection to Judaism in myself.” (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)

Also speaking at the reception was Jonathan Mayo, who shared his experiences of the journey behind the creation of the award-winning 2017 documentary, “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.” He was joined by a surprise guest, and catcher for Team Israel featured in the film, Ryan Lavarnway, who has been called up to play with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The film was shown at the JCC Annual Meeting following the reception.

Jay Latterman (center) with Ida & Samuel Latterman Volunteer Mitzvah Award recipients Scott Seewald (left) and Josh Farber. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)

Brian Schreiber, right, presents the Rogal-Ruslander Leadership Award to William Isler. (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)

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JCC 123rd Annual Meeting

Prior to the meeting, JCC President and CEO Brian Schreiber was surprised with a celebration of his 20 years of service at the JCC.

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