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Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
Squirrel Hill resident Thomas Hill has been charged with Harassment, Ethnic Intimidation and Disorderly Conduct for yelling F* Israel and antisemitic rhetoric from a tan Chevrolet sedan on and off since March 2025 in Squirrel Hill. His court date is August 20, 2025.
We connect people to Jewish life in ways that they find meaningful. From day schools to retirement homes and from community centers to synagogues, we support a wide range of programs and institutions for people at all life stages.
We take care of community members experiencing hardships, and adapt to meet ever-changing needs so that each person can live with dignity.
We lead and support efforts that support a more just, secure and inclusive society, where we accept everyone regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs or identity.
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Psalms: The Poetry of the Soul
Monday, July 28 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
4-session virtual series: Mondays at 9:30 AM, Jul. 21 – Aug. 11.
JCC Maccabi Campus Games 2025
Sunday, August 3 - Friday, August 8
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YAD Pirates Night
Tuesday, August 5 @ 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Celebrate Jewish pride in style at YAD Pirates Night! Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to ...
Jewish Heritage Night
Tuesday, August 5 @ 6:40 PM - 10:30 PM EDT
Join members of the Jewish community for our annual Pirates game at PNC Park.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Announces Over $7.6 Million in Community Allocations and $400,000 in Community Priority Grants
Every dollar allocated reflects both rigorous planning and our community’s collective priorities that were set with community input. We are proud to support essential services and new ideas that move our mission forward.
Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
Pittsburgh Police filed Harassment, Ethnic Intimidation, and Disorderly Conduct charges against the male actor who has been yelling F* Israel and antisemitic rhetoric from a tan Chevrolet sedan on/off since March 2025 in Squirrel Hill.
Embracing Hakarat HaTov at the Turn of the Year
By Jeff Finkelstein |
The Hebrew phrase that most closely expresses “showing appreciation” is Hakarat HaTov.
As we reach the peak of summer—and with the close of our 2025 fiscal year and the start of 2026—it feels especially fitting to pause and offer Hakarat HaTov, which literally means “recognizing the good.” At its heart, it’s about showing gratitude.
Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
Squirrel Hill resident Thomas Hill has been charged with Harassment, Ethnic Intimidation and Disorderly Conduct for yelling F* Israel and antisemitic rhetoric from a tan Chevrolet sedan on and off since March 2025 in Squirrel Hill. His court date is August 20, 2025.
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