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Volunteering while Socially Distancing

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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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! […]

Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Facing Losses Related to COVID-19

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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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 […]

Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Monday, March 23, 2020
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The Office of Unemployment Compensation is providing information online to help determine UC and WC eligibility due to coronavirus repercussions.

Rumor Control

Monday, March 23, 2020
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Allegheny County Health Department has set up a webpage to help the community sort fact from fiction.

Maintaining Jewish Community in the Wake of COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020
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So much in Jewish life requires community. Judaism ain’t a solo concert, it’s a symphony.

City to Distribute Meals to Registered Seniors Starting Friday, March 20

Thursday, March 19, 2020
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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.

Jewish Family and Community Services Community Update: Coronavirus

Thursday, March 19, 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 […]

Jewish Agencies & Business Closures & Restrictions

Thursday, March 19, 2020
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Find the information you need to know about these essential Jewish community resources.

School & Youth Program Closures & Restrictions

Thursday, March 19, 2020
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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 […]

Department of Human Services Releases COVID-19 Operational Recommendations for Child Care Providers

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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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.

Free Digital Resources for Holocaust Learning

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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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.

Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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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.

Six Things You Can Do to Help the Pittsburgh Community While Social Distancing

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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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.

Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh Temporary Closure

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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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.

JPRO Pittsburgh Virtual Lunchroom

Monday, March 16, 2020
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Monday – Friday, noon-1pm. Login over your lunch break to chat with your JPRO colleagues!

Federation Working Remotely

Friday, March 13, 2020
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Due to health concerns about the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s offices will be closed for the next 10 business days.

Responding to the Needs of the Day

Friday, March 13, 2020
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Since this was published, the Federation has decided to close it’s offices at 2000 Technology Drive for the next two weeks. Remember, the Federation is open for business, just remotely!

Financial Markets Update

Thursday, March 12, 2020
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After achieving record highs, the financial markets have been roiled by significant concerns over the coronavirus.

Jewish Federation Urges Calm and Coordinates Response to Coronavirus

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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PITTSBURGH—The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is working to calm fears in the Pittsburgh Jewish community during the COVID-19/Coronavirus threat, by formulating a response together with other Jewish agencies. “It’s important for many people in the Jewish community to know that their Jewish institutions and synagogues have plans to keep them safe and informed.” Meryl […]

Reliable Sources of Information

Monday, March 9, 2020
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The following reliable sources of information will keep you advised of coronavirus information.

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