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I recently spent just under a week in Israel, primarily to participate in the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Board of Governors meetings alongside my fellow JAFI and Federation Board member, Michael Milch. Upon arriving at Ben Gurion Airport and walking down the ramp toward the exit—where just two years ago the walls were plastered with posters of the missing hostages—I was struck to see only a handful remaining; those who we now know are no longer alive.
Jewish Community Resources JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Offers emergency food for all Allegheny County residents, 15217 residents and some with select dietary needs qualify to shop in the grocery area. All visitors receive a mix of fresh, frozen and nonperishable foods. 412-421-2708 www.jfcspgh.org/services/squirrel-hill-food-pantry 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 […]
This grant will allow JFCS to procure additional kosher food for vulnerable community members following the expiration of SNAP benefits on November 1.
Election Day in Pennsylvania is next Tuesday, November 4. Numerous local elections, including the Pittsburgh Mayoral and statewide Pennsylvania Supreme Court elections, will take place across the region. Please remain vigilant and situationally aware.
The NCTC, FBI and DHS just released the 2025 edition of the U.S. Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators booklet. It’s an excellent, concise guide outlining behavioral warning signs across three stages of radicalization—mobilization, preparation and motivation, outlining things that we should all be on the lookout for regardless of ideology.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today released results from the 2025 Community Pulse Survey, a comprehensive behavioral study that provides the clearest picture yet of Jewish life in Greater Pittsburgh. The findings highlight both strengths and challenges, offering a roadmap for how the Federation and its partners can best meet the needs of today’s […]
I can’t wait to finally meet the person who has given me hope and something to hold on to—face to face.
The man accused of breaking into Governor Shapiro’s residence and setting it on fire on the second day of Passover pled guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson, burglary, and other related offenses
Today is a day of hope and, we pray, the beginning of healing for the hostages, their families and all of Israel.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, in partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN) announced the launch of our Embedded Analyst Program (EAP) to serve the Pittsburgh area and surrounding region. This initiative provides for a full-time Intelligence Analyst to be embedded with our Security Team at the Federation.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS & PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced the launch of SCN’s Embedded Analyst Program (EAP), an integrated threat management initiative designed to enhance security for the Pittsburgh Jewish community. […]
After hearing the news last night—at the close of Yom Kippur—about the deadly attack in Manchester, I felt compelled to put some thoughts into writing.
The Rabbi in the Yom Kippur attack in Manchester, UK did exactly what we train to do in our Run, Hide, Fight model by barricading the congregants and keeping them safe.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are aware of a minor property-related incident reported outside Rodef Shalom Congregation earlier this week. We are grateful that there was no damage to the synagogue or the property and we don’t believe there is an ongoing threat. Still, we recognize that any incident near […]
A report published by the Combat Antisemitism Movement has recorded 694 antisemitic incidents worldwide in August 2025. The United States had the highest amount with 162 incidents followed by Greece, the United Kingdom, Canada then France. This report only captures incidents formally reported to authorities.
For awareness, there will be a pro-Palestinian protest in Schenley Plaza on Saturday, September 20, at 6:30 PM. According to information on social media, the theme for this protest is “When Palestine Calls, Pittsburgh Answers.” We will continue to monitor with law enforcement for any security concerns.
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