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Pennsylvania State Police will start citing drivers for picking up their phones even at a red-light starting June 6 as the Paul Miller law goes into effect.
Jarrett Buba, the man who attacked two University of Pittsburgh students in August 2024 has been sentenced to five years probation and will be remanded to a mental health facility until he completes a program supervised by a Judge.
So far in 2026 we have 104 logged incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 146 at this time last year.
Federation distributes over $3 million to Jewish day schools.
Our Federation Board recently awarded more than $1 million in grants across three critical priorities: addressing antisemitism, engaging young adults and supporting teen mental health. These investments reflect both urgency and optimism—meeting today’s challenges while building a more connected, confident community for tomorrow.
Jeremy Brokaw, the Zanesville, Ohio, man accused of distributing over a hundred antisemitic and racist flyers throughout Squirrel Hill last May, did not show up in court this Thursday to address his appeal of the charges. Brokaw and his attorney claim they never got notice of the court appearance. The appeal was dismissed since they did not show, but it has now been reinstated by the Judge, with a new court date on June 3.
The non-profit Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (FB – ISAO) this week issued a bulletin cautioning that overall and physical threat levels remain at SEVERE. This rating is based on the ongoing Iranian war, continued attacks on Houses of Worship (HOW) in Europe, Swatting incidents targeting US HOW this week, the attempted assassination plot of key White House officials to include President Trump and the interdiction of the threat to “kill as many Jews as possible” at Congregation Beth El in Houston.
The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has approved $1,043,500 in 2026–27 Community Priority Grants, supporting 34 grants to 20 distinct organizations focused on strengthening teen mental health, engaging young adults and addressing antisemitism. The grants reflect the Federation’s commitment to strategic investments that build a strong, connected Jewish community and […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council (CRC) is committed to fostering inclusivity, respect and unity. As participants in the Pittsburgh Pride Parade, we aim to embody these values while celebrating diversity and advocating equality. This year’s unique focus on MISPACHA (FAMILY) celebrates that transgender, intersex and nonbinary people are important and valued […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has named Rabbi Jamie Gibson, M.A.H.L., D.D., Emeritus Rabbi of Temple Sinai, as Chair of its Community Relations Council (CRC). Rabbi Gibson brings more than 30 years of rabbinic leadership in Pittsburgh and more than 45 years of interfaith work. During his tenure at Temple Sinai in Squirrel Hill, […]
One of the most powerful and meaningful programs the Federation hosts each year is Yom HaZikaron, the day we remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. This year, Yom HaZikaron coincides with NFL Draft Week, and we have been asked not to hold large-scale programs during that time due to the significant demands already placed on local law enforcement.
There is an uptick in fraudulent email incidents impacting Jewish organizations across the country, and they are more elaborate than the typical phishing and spoofing scams. These include producing fake invoices from email addresses that appear to match someone with a known relationship with the victim.
Six individuals were arrested on Monday, March 30, for Federal Hate Crimes and Obstruction of Justice charges pursuant to a physical assault on a Jewish PITT student in Oakland. The student was wearing a Star of David necklace and that is what allegedly prompted the assault. We will continue to update you on the status of this case.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced that Debbie Resnick has been nominated as the next Board Chair, succeeding Jan Levinson, who will be completing three years of leadership in the role. “Debbie brings the experience, insight and dedication that this role demands,” said Jeff Finkelstein, President & CEO. “She understands the Federation’s unique […]
Jewish students across our region have faced a deeply challenging climate. The federal charges filed today against six individuals in the hate-fueled assault on a University of Pittsburgh student — targeted in Oakland last September because he was wearing a Star of David necklace — bring a measure of relief and reaffirm that Jewish identity is worth […]
Local police have been notified about Passover services as well as communal Seders; you may see an increased police presence at some of our locations in an abundance of caution. We are actively monitoring the threat environment for the Passover holiday. Please continue to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to 911 and then to us via the Incident Report Form.
Donors to our Jewish Federation’s Israel Emergency Relief Fund and Community Campaign helped make these possible in the days following Hamas’s brutal October 7, 2023 attack. They are not fancy—but when the warning sounds and a missile is incoming from Iran or Hezbollah, luxury doesn’t matter. Protection does.
We are continuing to closely monitor the current threat landscape in collaboration with our law enforcement and intelligence partners. While there are no known direct or indirect threats targeting our community, we want to remind everyone to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious, unusual or concerning via 911 and through our Incident Report Form.
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