A Momentous Week of Sportsmanship and Identity
Building a Safer, More Inclusive World, Strengthening Jewish Life
Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
There has been a lot of information on the news and social media relative to what was written in the gunman’s journals as well as on the gunman’s firearms in the tragic Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis on Aug 27th that left two children dead and 17 people injured. Details continue to emerge, but we know that the writings include multiple antisemitic messages, names of and references to previous mass shooters to include the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, and “Destroy HIAS.”
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The Social Table: Identity, Israel and Us
Thursday, September 4 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Join the YAD community for dinner and discussions about identity and connections to Israel.
YAD Rosh Hashanah Par-Tee
Sunday, September 14 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Get ready to swing into the Jewish new year at Topgolf Pittsburgh!
Jewish Federation Annual Meeting
Tuesday, September 16 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us to review the achievements and challenges of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and in honoring...
CLE: Democracy in Jewish Law
Thursday, September 18 @ 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Open to all—you need not be a lawyer to attend. Earn 2 ethics credits per class!
Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
Defendant Thomas Hill appeared in Pittsburgh municipal court on Wednesday to answer to a summons for disorderly conduct, harassment and ethnic intimidation related to his alleged conduct of yelling “Death to the Jews” and “Fuck Israel” in and around Squirrel Hill. The Judge ordered a 90-day continuance pending a psychological evaluation. For awareness, Hill is described as a 65 year old male with long white hair and a long white beard, wearing glasses and driving a Tan Chevrolet Malibu, PA tag KCN 1086.
A Season of Safety and Jewish Engagement
By Jeff Finkelstein |
Last week, I stopped at Staples in Natick, MA, to recycle several old cell phones my parents had stored away in their basement. As I walked into the store, I noticed the number of children with their parents, arms full of supplies, shopping for the new school year. For the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, back-to-school season is also one of the busiest times of the year.
Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
The JCC Maccabi Pittsburgh games were an incredible success as approximately 2,000 athletes from across the world all safely arrived, competed and departed last week. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the 20+ law enforcement agencies who supported us throughout this significant and very meaningful event.
Security Update
By Shawn Brokos |
There has been a lot of information on the news and social media relative to what was written in the gunman’s journals as well as on the gunman’s firearms in the tragic Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis on Aug 27th that left two children dead and 17 people injured. Details continue to emerge, but we know that the writings include multiple antisemitic messages, names of and references to previous mass shooters to include the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, and “Destroy HIAS.”
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