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Ira Schwartz Leaves Top Post at Federation

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Ira Schwartz left his position as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia last week after seven years at the helm of the community’s central fundraising body.

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Ardmore Composer Nominated for a Tony Award

Benj Pasek Hopes ‘A Christmas Story’ Has a Happy Ending

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Greg Salisbury

Ardmore native Benj Pasek was nominated for the 2013 Tony Award for Best Original Score based on his work for the Broadway musical A Christmas Story.

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Head of Jewish Federation Leaves Post

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Lisa Hostein

Ira Schwartz, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia since July 2006, is leaving his position, effective immediately.

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Federation Press Release on Ira Schwartz

Here's the press release in full from the Federation: IRA SCHWARTZ STEPS DOWN AS CEO OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA (May 3, 2013) – CEO Ira Schwartz and the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (JFGP) today announced Schwartz is stepping down as CEO. Schwartz has served as CEO of the Federation since July...

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