Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

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Tefillah

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

Many synagogues offer a variety of services for adults, families and children of different ages.

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Tzedakah

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Hebrew word tzedakah literally means justice.

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New Year Greetings

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

Learn the special greetings we share with each other during the High Holy Days

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New Year Brachot

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

Learn the New Year Blessings

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Promotes Laura Cherner to Director, Community Relations Council

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, August 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

Laura Cherner, assistant director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council (CRC), will become its director on Oct. 5, 2020.

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Michael G. Masters

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, June 29, 2020 / 0 Comments

Michael G. Masters is the national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network (SCN), the national homeland security initiative of the Jewish Federations of North America and Conference of Presidents of Major American Organizations.

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Jewish Federation Coronavirus Relief Reaches $543,000

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Sunday, April 12, 2020 / 0 Comments

This year’s campaign is THE most important campaign in the history of the Jewish Federation.

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Virtual Seder Prep Webinar

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, April 3, 2020 / 0 Comments

In this seminar, Rabbi Schiff will offer pointers as to how to lead a quality Seder.

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Community Calendar Tips

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, April 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Community Calendar isn’t the only way to publicize your Jewish event, but it should be the first tool you use.

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$250,000 of Grants for Coronavirus Relief Approved by Federation Board

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, April 2, 2020 / 0 Comments

A board appointed committee of volunteers and staff allocated this money to address immediate needs for medical supplies, food insecurity relief, financial relief and additional staffing at our agencies here, in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide.

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Food for Seniors

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, March 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

Do you know of seniors that are food insecure? Call DHS SeniorLine at 412-350-5460.

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FREE Torah Classes & Meditation Online

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / 0 Comments

Jewish tradition offers rich, accessible, and time-tested resources to cope with moments like these. The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, which has pioneered the development and teaching of Jewish mindfulness practices for over 20 years, is here for you now.

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Shabbos Synagogue Closures & Restrictions

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / 0 Comments

A list of known Shabbat synagogue closures and restrictions in greater Pittsburgh as of March 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

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Volunteering while Socially Distancing

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / 0 Comments

Many people are now facing a plethora of free time and looking for ways to fill their time and their children’s time. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Volunteer Center has compiled a list of ways you can volunteer and maintain social distancing guidelines. Check out the list below to see how you can help! […]

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Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Facing Losses Related to COVID-19

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / 0 Comments

Governor Tom Wolf today announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary […]

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Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation Benefits

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, March 23, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Office of Unemployment Compensation is providing information online to help determine UC and WC eligibility due to coronavirus repercussions.

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Rumor Control

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, March 23, 2020 / 0 Comments

Allegheny County Health Department has set up a webpage to help the community sort fact from fiction.

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City to Distribute Meals to Registered Seniors Starting Friday, March 20

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, March 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

Senior Center alternative meals will be provided to those seniors who are currently registered for normal congregate meal service beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 20, 2020.

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Jewish Family and Community Services Community Update: Coronavirus

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, March 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) of Pittsburgh is monitoring reports of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) to manage the risk. As of March 16th, services offered by JFCS are […]

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Jewish Agencies & Business Closures & Restrictions

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, March 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

Find the information you need to know about these essential Jewish community resources.

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