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Vibrant Pittsburgh & the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Award $50,000 to Diverse Talent Retention Initiatives

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / 0 Comments

Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Urban Affairs Foundation, part of the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, have awarded $25,000 grants to two organizations leading initiatives to retain the diverse talent of our region.

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, November 8, 2023 / 0 Comments

As the second month of the war begins, the IDF has struck more than 14,000 targets in the Gaza Strip, destroyed over 100 tunnel entrances, and captured 4,000 weapons — including rockets — hidden in civilian infrastructure, since fighting began. It is confirmed that 32 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began, and that 240 hostages are still being held by Hamas in Gaza.

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, November 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

Israelis held a day of mourning today, marking the shloshim, the traditional one-month period, since the October 7 massacres. It is confirmed that 31 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began, and 240 hostages are being held by Hamas in Gaza. In addition, over the last week, the IDF has struck more than 2,500 Hamas targets by land, air and sea.

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, November 6, 2023 / 0 Comments

Tomorrow marks one month of Israel’s War with Hamas, as heavy fighting continues in Gaza. It is confirmed that 31 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began, and 242 hostages are being held by Hamas in Gaza. In addition, over the last week, the IDF has struck more than 2,500 Hamas targets by land, air and sea.

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Global Day of Jewish Learning— Redeeming Captives: A Vexing Dilemma

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, November 6, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, November 3, 2023 / 0 Comments

At the end of the fourth week of the war with Hamas, the IDF has confirmed 23 soldiers dead in battles inside Gaza since the ground incursion began.

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, November 2, 2023 / 0 Comments

More than three weeks into Israel’s War with Hamas, heavy fighting continues in Gaza. Eighteen Israeli soldiers have been killed, as well as hundreds of terrorists. Israel’s updated official numbers are now saying that at least 242 Israelis are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, November 1, 2023 / 0 Comments

More than three weeks into Israel’s War with Hamas, 13 Israeli soldiers were confirmed killed in heavy fighting in Gaza.

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Update on Current Situation in Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, October 26, 2023 / 0 Comments

On day 19 of Israel’s War with Hamas, rockets continue to be fired at Israel, reaching as far south as Eilat and as far north as Haifa.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Statement on Antisemitic Vandalism

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, October 26, 2023 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is angered and disgusted by the acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in our region yesterday.

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Regarding January 27, 2023 Terror Attacks in Jerusalem

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, January 31, 2023 / 0 Comments

We are devasted by the horrific attack in Jerusalem this past Shabbat where a Palestinian terrorist killed seven civilians outside a synagogue.

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Honeymoon Israel Winter 2023 Cohort

Finding New Friends and Meaningful Conversation

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, January 27, 2023 / 0 Comments

Thirty-eight Honeymooners experience Israel and build new relationships.

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Federation Urges Jewish Synagogues and Agencies to Apply for Security Grants

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, October 14, 2022 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today sent an urgent call for Pittsburgh-area Jewish agencies and synagogues to apply for Pennsylvania security grant dollars.

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Federation Partner LIFE & LEGACY Given Four-Year Extension

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, September 2, 2022 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s partner, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), announced that their national, four-year program LIFE & LEGACY will receive another four-year extension called LIFE & LEGACY PLUS.

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Federation to Honor Community Leaders and Explain What’s Next for the Federation

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, August 2, 2022 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s 2022 annual meeting will celebrate three community leaders and include insights into the Jewish Federation’s strategic plan.

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Jewish Federation Allocates $13.75M to Local and Overseas Community Organizations

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, July 15, 2022 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will provide a total of $13.75 million to agencies and programs in Pittsburgh and in Jewish communities around the world.

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Federation MEGA MISSION Embodies Unity Through Diversity

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, July 1, 2022 / 0 Comments

We are working to create unity in our Jewish community, NOT uniformity.

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Ukraine Update: Three-Month Update

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, May 25, 2022 / 0 Comments

Expert hands continue to provide support in this crisis.

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Ukraine Update: REFUGEES, FEDERATIONS, AND PARTNERS ON THE GROUND

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, April 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has raised $1.67 million and has used $400,000 of our $500,000 match to date.

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Jews Fleeing Ukraine Arrive in Karmiel, Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, March 23, 2022 / 0 Comments

Jewish refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine have started arriving in the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Partnership2Gether region of Karmiel/Misgav.

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