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The JCC Maccabi Pittsburgh games were an incredible success as approximately 2,000 athletes from across the world all safely arrived, competed and departed last week. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the 20+ law enforcement agencies who supported us throughout this significant and very meaningful event.
Alisa Spector Angelo, the proud founder and CEO of Compass Business Solutions, was an elite athlete on the gymnastics team at the University of Pittsburgh, where her discipline and focus earned her a NCAA All-Region recognition as well as the prestigious Blue-Gold Award. She cites the leadership and coaching skills she developed in her gymnastics […]
Lior Halevi grew up in Kibbutz Tirat Zvi in Israel’s Beit She’an Valley. She began playing basketball at the age of 15 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a member of Israel’s U16, U18, U20 and elite Women’s National Teams in both 5×5 and 3×3 formats. In 2015, she was part of Israel’s 3×3 […]
Maya Ennis spent nine years as a gymnast before she began diving for the North Allegheny School District at age fourteen. During her time with NASD, Maya earned many awards and accolades both individually and with her team. She was then recruited by Yale University for its Women’s Swimming and Diving program where she competed […]
This Sunday will mark the start of the Pittsburgh Maccabi Games. We are thrilled to welcome our athletes and guests and have been actively planning for security for the past six months. We ask that any spectators or guests with security concerns during this event report to us immediately using the Incident Report Form.
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.
Every dollar allocated reflects both rigorous planning and our community’s collective priorities that were set with community input. We are proud to support essential services and new ideas that move our mission forward.
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.