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Too many Jews and Jewish educators are talking about the current pandemic as the “11th Plague”, suggesting that it could be appropriately joined with the historic Ten Plagues that we will recall at Seder.
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Too many Jews and Jewish educators are talking about the current pandemic as the “11th Plague”, suggesting that it could be appropriately joined with the historic Ten Plagues that we will recall at Seder.
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Our Federation hosted a very well-attended “virtual” seminar about the recent employment changes made in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
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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.
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A list of known Shabbat synagogue closures and restrictions in greater Pittsburgh as of March 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
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Many people are now facing a plethora of free time and looking for ways to fill their time and their children’s time. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Volunteer Center has compiled a list of ways you can volunteer and maintain social distancing guidelines. Check out the list below to see how you can help! […]
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Governor Tom Wolf today announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary […]
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The Office of Unemployment Compensation is providing information online to help determine UC and WC eligibility due to coronavirus repercussions.
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Allegheny County Health Department has set up a webpage to help the community sort fact from fiction.
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So much in Jewish life requires community. Judaism ain’t a solo concert, it’s a symphony.
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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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Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) of Pittsburgh is monitoring reports of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) to manage the risk. As of March 16th, services offered by JFCS are […]
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For the most current information, please refer to the links provided. Ben Gurion United Synagogue Youth Virtual programs being offered. crusy.org Community Day School Virtual learning only. comday.org facebook.com/CommunityDaySchool Hillel Academy Virtual learning only. hillelpgh.org Virtual Learning Platform Jewish Law Student Association pitt2.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/JLSA pitt.edu Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh Virtual learning only. facebook.com/YeshivaSchools If you have […]
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DHS Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) today released operational recommendations for child care providers Opens In A New Windowin Pennsylvania in response to COVID-19.
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Discover community events being held online, free digital resources for the public and tools for educators running digital learning on the Holocaust.
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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Many people will be under pressure during coronavirus-related closures, but you can help businesses and the local community with these steps.
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The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is currently CLOSED to all visitors out of an abundance of concern related to the COVID-19 spread.
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