Posts by Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Jewish 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 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.
Read MoreCommunity Calendar Tips
The Community Calendar isn’t the only way to publicize your Jewish event, but it should be the first tool you use.
Read More$250,000 of Grants for Coronavirus Relief Approved by Federation Board
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.
Read MoreHFLA Offers Loans in Light of Financial Ramifications of Coronavirus
Loans offered on a nonsectarian bases to residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties.
Read MoreFood for Seniors
Do you know of seniors that are food insecure? Call DHS SeniorLine at 412-350-5460.
Read MoreFREE Torah Classes & Meditation Online
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.
Read MoreShabbos Synagogue Closures & Restrictions
A list of known Shabbat synagogue closures and restrictions in greater Pittsburgh as of March 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
Read MoreUnemployment & Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The Office of Unemployment Compensation is providing information online to help determine UC and WC eligibility due to coronavirus repercussions.
Read MoreRumor Control
Allegheny County Health Department has set up a webpage to help the community sort fact from fiction.
Read MoreFor those of you with children at home…
Learn tips for video chatting with young children, find virtual storytimes and other activities to do at home.
Read MoreCity to Distribute Meals to Registered Seniors Starting Friday, March 20
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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