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We know some members of our community are affected by the government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits. Kosher food remains expensive with some products costing up to 50% more than non-Kosher products. We care about our community and want to share a few resources to help. Jewish Community Resources JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Our community is here to support those who were affected by the fire at the Jefferson Apartment building fire on September 9, 2025.
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Statement from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on the Video of Israeli Hostage Alon Ohel
The Pittsburgh Jewish community values our close partnership with the Misgav region, and we hold the Ohel family and all of Misgav in our hearts during this difficult time.
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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.
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We strongly condemn this vile act of hate that seeks to divide our community and spread fear.
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I love the 412. While my wife and I were not born and raised in Pittsburgh, we have made it our beloved home for 26 years. Today, 412 carries another meaning.
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Find a place for you and your family. There is a place for everyone in Jewish Pittsburgh.
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It does appear that Israel has accomplished the very difficult challenge of responding to the unprecedented attack from Iran without further escalating the conflict.
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As fighting continues, more IDF soldiers have been killed, bringing the total number of IDF casualties since the ground offensive began to 164, (and to 496 since October 7). One of those killed yesterday was Cpt. (Res.) Shaul Greenglick, 26, of Ra’anana. When Greenglick was home on a break from reserve duty three weeks ago, he appeared in uniform on an episode of the reality TV singing competition “The Next Star.” The judges praised him as having “a natural talent with an amazing voice.”
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(Originally posted 12/20/2023) As fighting continues, additional IDF soldiers have been killed, bringing the total number of IDF casualties since the ground offensive began to 134, (and to 466 since October 7). Multiple, unconfirmed reports have emerged that “intensive” talks are taking place in Egypt over a possible deal for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has arrived in Cairo to take part. According to some news outlets, Hamas would return 40 hostages it is holding, in exchange for hundreds of Hamas prisoners (including some accused of serious offenses) as well as a week-long ceasefire. At the moment, Hamas is demanding a ceasefire while a deal is negotiated, but Israel says that any ceasefire will only begin once a deal is in place.
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As fighting continues, additional IDF soldiers have been killed, bringing the total number of IDF casualties since the ground offensive began to 116, (and to 442 since October 7). Among those who fell yesterday was American-Israeli Elisha Loewernstern, a young father of six (and a friend and neighbor of this writer). May his memory (and those of all the fallen), be for a blessing.
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As fighting continues, seven more soldiers have been killed, bringing the total number of IDF casualties since the ground offensive began to 104 (and 433 since October 7). The IDF says it has killed 7,000 Hamas members or allied terrorists since fighting began. More than 22,000 targets in the Gaza Strip have been struck since the beginning of the war, 3,500 of them since the end of the ceasefire.
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The IDF reported today that it hit 450 sites in Gaza over the past day. As fighting continues, five more IDF soldiers have been killed, bringing the total number of IDF casualties since the ground offensive began to 91.
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The IDF reports that “fierce battles” with Hamas operatives in the Gaza Strip continue, as the Air Force carried out strikes against more than 250 targets over the past day. According to the IDF, yesterday saw some of the harshest battles in Gaza since the ground operation began.
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As part of the hostage-release deal, 88 hostages have been freed from Hamas captivity in five groups over the last five days and reunited with their families in Israel. An additional 10 Israelis will be released tonight.
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As part of a deal negotiated by Qatar (with assistance from the United States and Egypt) 39 Israeli hostages have now been released from Hamas captivity and have been reunited with their families in Israel, in three separate groups, over the last three days.
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