Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Jewish Federations of Pennsylvania Condemn Vandalism and Harassment Targeting the Free Store and the Fetterman Family

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 0 Comments

We condemn the defacement of the Free Store in Braddock, Pennsylvania—an essential resource that provides food, clothing, diapers and formula at no cost to the community and the Fetterman family.

Legal Challenge Filed to Block Referendum Petition

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, February 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

Federation and StandWithUs have filed a legal challenge to the referendum petition that is believed to not only violate state and federal law, but does not have the required number of valid signatures necessary to qualify for a ballot referendum.   

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Hosts Series of Events With Sharaka to Foster Cross-Cultural Dialogue

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, February 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

The Federation is partnering with the Beacon Coalition and StandWithUs to facilitate a series of events with Sharaka, an organization dedicated to strengthening relationships between Israel and the Arab world.

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Awards Over $500,000 in Grants

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, February 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors approved $536,000 in grants to 15 organizations dedicated to addressing antisemitism and fostering engagement among Jewish young adults.

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By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, February 4, 2025 / Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Jewish Priorities Now

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, January 31, 2025 / Enter your password to view comments.

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Resilience and Pride—Tamar Franbuch

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, December 2, 2024 / 0 Comments

This letter comes from Tamar Franbuch, the business manager for the Student Coalition for Israel at Pitt. When deciding which university to attend, an important factor for me was a strong Jewish community. This was a key factor that led me to attend the University of Pittsburgh. During my first year, I was able to […]

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Celebrates Historic Financial Accomplishments for 2023-2024

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, October 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is proud to announce its remarkable financial achievements for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with $50.6 million in total financial distributions. These funds have supported vital programs, services and initiatives that strengthen Jewish life, support those in need and build a safer, more inclusive world.

Jewish Federation Response to Devastating Joint Statement by Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato & Mayor Ed Gainey

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, October 7, 2024 / 0 Comments

We need leaders who can find empathy for Jewish and Israeli victims of terror.

Statement Regarding Attack on a Jewish Student at University of Pittsburgh

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, September 27, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is greatly distressed by the attack early this morning on a Jewish University of Pittsburgh student.

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By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, September 23, 2024 / Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Rashi: The Greatest Commentator of Jewish History

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, September 23, 2024 / Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Global Jewry One Year Later

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, September 23, 2024 / Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Understanding Zionism: What It Is and How We Got Here

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, September 23, 2024 / Enter your password to view comments.

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High Holiday Hookup

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, September 18, 2024 / 0 Comments

Find a place for you and your family. There is a place for everyone in Jewish Pittsburgh.

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Announces 2024 Annual Meeting

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, August 30, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is pleased to announce its 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Jewish Community Center located at 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

DSA’s No War Crimes on Our Dime Withdraws Petition After Failing to Meet Requirements

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, August 19, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and our co-plaintiffs, individual rabbis and clergy from area synagogues, along with our organizational partner StandWithUs are pleased The Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has withdrawn their attempt to qualify their “No War Crimes on Our Dime” referendum for the November ballot.

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Files Legal Challenges Against Proposed City Referendum Targeting Israel

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, August 14, 2024 / 0 Comments

The proposed referendum seeks to determine whether the city should engage in a boycott of Israel and prohibit investments and public funds from being allocated to “entities that conduct business operations with or in the state of Israel unless and until Israel ends its military action in Gaza.

Mayor Gainey, City Council & City Controller—Statement On Acts of Jewish Hate

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 / 0 Comments

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh would like to thank Mayor Ed Gainey, City Controller Rachael Heisler and City Council for their unwavering support of the Jewish community and their condemnation of vandalism as a form of protest.

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