Posts by Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Adat Shalom Preschool
Adat Shalom Preschool is dedicated to acclimating the young child to a school setting that fosters growth, the development of interpersonal skills, and a positive self image. From art to cooking, music and movement to physical education, our curriculum offers hands-on learning experiences for children.
Read MoreJewish East Suburban Preschool (JESP)
JESP prides itself in providing a nurturing, caring environment to young children, ages 2 through pre-kindergarten, while at the same time teaching and preparing students for elementary school.
Read MoreFasting on Yom Kippur
As Yom Kippur approaches, people may greet each other by saying Tzom Kal, which means “Have an easy fast.”
Read MoreTeshuvah
The Hebrew word for repentance is teshuvah, which literally means “return.”
Read MoreTefillah
Many synagogues offer a variety of services for adults, families and children of different ages.
Read MoreTzedakah
The Hebrew word tzedakah literally means justice.
Read MoreNew Year Greetings
Learn the special greetings we share with each other during the High Holy Days
Read MoreNew Year Brachot
Learn the New Year Blessings
Read MoreHigh Holiday Hookup
Do you know what you’re doing for the High Holidays? Does anybody?!
Read MoreJewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Promotes Laura Cherner to Director, Community Relations Council
Laura Cherner, assistant director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council (CRC), will become its director on Oct. 5, 2020.
Read MoreEconomic Development
Economic Empowerment for Women (EEW) Joint Business and Empowerment Training for Jewish and Arab Women in the GalileeEEW assists women from the geographic and social periphery of Israel who possess entrepreneurial spirits but lack access to suitable business training and bank credit to develop small businesses of their own, gain self-sufficiency, and alleviate the cycle…
Read MoreFederation Funds Ecology for a Protected Community
As Israel prepares to weather a second coronavirus wave, the Jewish Federation funded a social enterprise that collects and reconditions electronic waste in Misgav.
Read MoreMichael G. Masters
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.
Read MoreLocal Jewish Organizations Appreciate Emergency Support
Local Jewish agencies express their thanks for the support they have received from the Pittsburgh Federation.
Read MoreNine Pittsburgh Organizations Receive $3.86 Million for Cost Related to Anti-Semitic Attack of Oct. 27, 2018
The funding will reimburse the organizations for costs resulting from the anti-Semitic attack on three Jewish congregations on Oct. 27, 2018.
Read MoreKosher Restaurant & Food Updates
Where to find kosher food in Pittsburgh in the era of social distancing.
Read MoreChinese and Jewish Groups Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Semitism, Anti-Asian Racism
We encourage all Pittsburghers, no matter their race or religion, to persevere and stay safe as we traverse these trying times together.
Read MoreUpdate: How Jewish Federation is Responding to Coronavirus
The Jewish Federation’s financial resources development team continues to work hard to increase the unrestricted Community Campaign that makes this work possible.
Read MoreJewish Federation Coronavirus Relief Reaches $543,000
This year’s campaign is THE most important campaign in the history of the Jewish Federation.
Read MoreVirtual Seder Prep Webinar
In this seminar, Rabbi Schiff will offer pointers as to how to lead a quality Seder.
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