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Squirrel Hill resident Thomas Hill has been charged with Harassment, Ethnic Intimidation and Disorderly Conduct for yelling F* Israel and antisemitic rhetoric from a tan Chevrolet sedan on and off since March 2025 in Squirrel Hill. His court date is August 20, 2025.
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Pittsburgh Police filed Harassment, Ethnic Intimidation, and Disorderly Conduct charges against the male actor who has been yelling F* Israel and antisemitic rhetoric from a tan Chevrolet sedan on/off since March 2025 in Squirrel Hill.
The Hebrew phrase that most closely expresses “showing appreciation” is Hakarat HaTov.
As we reach the peak of summer—and with the close of our 2025 fiscal year and the start of 2026—it feels especially fitting to pause and offer Hakarat HaTov, which literally means “recognizing the good.” At its heart, it’s about showing gratitude.
Within the last two weeks there have been three separate incidents reported regarding males that appear to be of Middle Eastern or Hispanic ethnicity who are engaging in suspicious activity near churches in Beaver County, one of them claiming to be from Israel. These incidents stem from driving slowly with phones up possibly taking pictures to leaving an electric bicycle battery in one of the pews.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin dated June 22, 2025, regarding the threat to the United States (US) due to the Iran conflict. Because the US is in a heightened threat environment, low-level cyberattacks are likely against US Networks. Further, multiple recent Homeland terrorist attacks have been motivated by anti-Semitic or anti-Israel sentiment, and the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could contribute to US-based individuals plotting additional attacks.
Here’s what I experienced over just the past week—an unforgettable reminder of the depth, reach and urgency of our work together.
While there is no known specific threat directed at the Pittsburgh Jewish community, the conflict between Iran and Israel has risen to a point that the potential for Iranian-directed attacks in the U.S. must be considered and security measures reviewed. We are in close communication with Intelligence Community partners, local, state and federal law enforcement, as well as the Jewish communal security network.
Last evening, the Israeli Defense Forces began a targeted strike against Iranian assets with the stated goal of striking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military targets. The operation is ongoing. We are closely monitoring intelligence related to Israel and Iran and will send out the necessary alerts if we learn of any concerns or threats related to Jewish Pittsburgh.
On Wednesday evening, June 4, occupants in a tan Chevy Malibu were yelling antisemitic slurs at pedestrians in the area of Murray Ave at approximately 9:15 PM. If you have any information on this vehicle or occupants, please report it to 911 and file an Incident Report using the Incident Report Form.
Chaim (Marc) Oster was born in Miami, Florida, where he received his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Miami and where he married his wife, Naomi (Nancy).
The driver of the vehicle, a tan Dodge Durango, used to distribute over 110 antisemitic and racist flyers throughout Squirrel Hill and Peters Township on Sunday evening, May 18, 2025, has been cited for littering. He faces over 100 counts (per bag thrown and recovered) and a fine of close to $50k. Thank you to our community members who swiftly reported this to Federation via our Incident Report Form and included photos of the suspect vehicle.
Statement from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh condemns the language used in a social media post shared by Allegheny County Councilmember Bethany Hallam, implying that she believes she is not required to “be civil with Zionists.” Calls for uncivil behavior against Zionists for the perceived actions of the […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh joined with Jewish leaders and organizations across the U.S in signing a joint statement: “Let’s Stop the Infighting: A Call for Unity.” In a time of rising antisemitism, the statement is a reminder that what unites us as a community is far more important than what divides us. This […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh applauds the voters of Pittsburgh for overwhelmingly supporting two important ballot measures in yesterday’s primary election.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh strongly condemns yesterday’s hate-fueled actions by members of the Goyim Defense League, who distributed antisemitic and racist flyers and shouted slurs at Jewish residents in Squirrel Hill.
Talya Lubit, a co-defendant in the targeted graffiti case from the July 29, 2024, defacement at the Jewish Federation and Chabad of Squirrel Hill pled guilty May 15, 2025 in federal court to one count of a Hate Crime and one count of Conspiracy.