Posts by Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Thinking Locally Can Have Global Results
One role of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh—and Jewish Federations in most cities in the U.S. and Canada—is to offer the Jewish community a trusted way to give money to help in crises around the world. Pittsburgh Jewish donors have helped in crisis situations as diverse as attacks against Israel, the earthquake in Nepal…
Read MoreVictims of Terror Fund – Premises Funds – Information Gathering Form
The Independent Committee overseeing the distribution of dollars collected through the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Victims of Terror Fund has set aside a relatively small portion of those funds to be distributed to individuals who were physically present on the Tree of Life Synagogue property, but not inside the building, on the morning of…
Read MoreStatement on New Zealand Islamophobic Attack
The Greater Pittsburgh Jewish community was shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific Islamophobic attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, yesterday resulting in the senseless murder of at least 49 people. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in Christchurch, in Pittsburgh, and around the world. “Unfortunately we are all too familiar with the devastating…
Read MoreJewish Federation Releases Independent Committee Report On $6.3 Million Victims of Terror Fund Proceeds
The Independent Committee formed to oversee the distribution of the Victims of Terror funds has concluded its work and will begin to distribute the money, $6,302,803 in total.
Read MoreJewish Federation’s Shinshinim Program to Double in Size
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will double the size of its “Shinshinim” program, bringing four 18-year-old Israelis to Pittsburgh for a year of service beginning August 2019.
Read MoreJewish Federation Expands Israel Scholarships
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh increased the value of Israel scholarships from $1,750 to $2,200.
Read MoreVictims of Terror Fund Closes
Any additional money that comes in to the Victims of Terror Fund after February 22, 2019 will still help the community recover.
Read MoreStatement from the Independent Distribution Committee for the Victims of Terror Fund
The committee is working toward completing its initial work by late February and plans to issue a statement at that time.
Read MoreMayim’s Pilgrimage to Pittsburgh
To support the Pittsburgh Jewish community, Mayim visited with several organizations, including The Tree of Life synagogue, where a tragic massacre occurred on October 27th.
Read MoreMayim Bialik in Pittsburgh & Pittsburghers in Florida
An Evening with Mayim Bialik Beginning on Saturday, February 9th, Federation will hold a week of incredible programs. That night, our Young Adult Division is hosting a campaign event featuring Mayim Bialik, the actress from The Big Bang Theory and Blossom. Bialik is a proud Jew with a strong commitment to the State of Israel.…
Read MoreFirst Ethiopian Aliyah Flight Since Government Decision Landed Feb 4, 2019
First Falash Mura Aliyah Exciting news from Israel. With the support of the Jewish Agency, 80 Ethiopian olim chadashim (new immigrants) landed in Israel on Monday, February 4, 2019. This is the first group of Ethiopians to immigrate to Israel following the government’s October 2018 decision to bring 1,000 members of the Falash Mura community…
Read MoreHelp Jewish Pittsburgh Heal
Online giving to the Fund for Victims of Terror is closed, but you can still help the people affected by giving to the Community Campaign.
Read MoreBocheh el Hakirot | Crying to the Walls
Bocheh el Hakirot Shamaim shel etzev alai, vehalailah notef le’ito k’mo chelev haner chermesh hayare’ach kar – milemalah omer li lech hal’ah ve’al tishaver Rakevet halailah mele’ah ga’agu’a va’ani baratzif mechakeh k’mo lenes me’il shel b’didut li – karu’a omer li lanu’a ve’od lechapes Veshuv ga’agu’a pagu’a nagu’a bera’al zichronot gufi bli gufech shuv gove’a,…
Read MoreYiyhe Tov | Things Will Be Better
Yiyhe Tov Ani mabit mehachalon vezeh oseh li dei atzuv ha’aviv chalaf avar lo mi yode’a im yashuv haleitzan hayah lemelech hanavi nihyah leitzan veshachachti et haderech aval ani od kan Veyihyeh tov yihyeh tov, ken lif’amim ani nishbar az halailah ho halailah itach ani nish’ar Yeladim lov’shim k’nafaim ve’afim el hatzava ve’acharei sh’nataim hem…
Read MoreMitachat Lashamayim | Under the Sky
Mitachat Lashamayim Banu lechan mitachat lashamayim shnayim- kemo zug einayim Yesh lanu zman mitachat hashamayim beinataim- anu od kan. At va’ani (x3) vehamitah harechava latet ahava. Lailah va’yom (x3) vehachiyuch mitnatzel she’hu mitatzel. Banu lechan… Shneinu echad (x3) echad shalem ve’agol shalem vegadol. Boi niten (x3) ani eten lach latet latet li latet lach. Banu…
Read MoreShir Ahava Bedui | Bedouin Love Song
Shir Ahava Bedui Tzlilei chalil el hacholot shel hamidbar hayah shole’ach litef hu et gufah harach vehasufah tarfah hakol chadal lihyot kmo hacholot ani rotzeh otach kmo sel’a az hivti’ach lo lindod shuv kmo hachol. Ksheharuchot oto litfu be’oz achaz bemot ha’ohel oznav atam hu lo lishmo’a lo linshom klal et hatzlil atah navad lachash…
Read MoreAnswering Objections
How to talk about giving to the Community Campaign in light of the giving response to the Victims of Terror Fund.
Read MoreFundraiser Talking Points
How to talk about the importance of the Community Campaign in the aftermath of the attack on three Pittsburgh congregations.
Read MoreExciting New Possibilities
Our Federation offices officially opened in our new location at 2000 Technology Drive on January 2nd. They are bright, open and are structured in a way to promote increased collaboration between and among our different departments. I know many of you will have the chance to see the facility when you next attend a meeting…
Read MoreVictims of Terror Update & Goals
Since our last update December 7, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has continued to focus on three goals: Helping the families of victims, those who were injured and the many people traumatized by the attack Bringing the community together to mourn and to begin the healing process Making sure we remain safe and secure…
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