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2021 Campaign Leadership Match

Friday, February 12, 2021
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We’re thrilled to announce this $90,000 Leadership Match to help us double the impact of the 2021 Community Campaign.

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COVID-19 Relief Stories: Tahlia Altgold & Eli Sigman

Thursday, February 4, 2021
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For some The Great Kugel Debate, held in October 2020 between Pittsburgh-area college students, may have been a matter of life or death.

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Super Sunday Raises $285,000!

Monday, December 21, 2020
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Together we raised over $285,000, bringing the 2021 Community Campaign total to more than $5.5 million towards our $14 million goal!

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Jewish Federation has Distributed $1,549,380 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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These funds are a combination of campaign and foundation allocations that were reallocated and supplemental donor gifts.

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Jewish Federation Coronavirus Relief Reaches $543,000

Sunday, April 12, 2020
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This year’s campaign is THE most important campaign in the history of the Jewish Federation.

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Virtual Seder Prep Webinar

Friday, April 3, 2020
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In this seminar, Rabbi Schiff will offer pointers as to how to lead a quality Seder.

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Community Calendar Tips

Thursday, April 2, 2020
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The Community Calendar isn’t the only way to publicize your Jewish event, but it should be the first tool you use.

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$250,000 of Grants for Coronavirus Relief Approved by Federation Board

Thursday, April 2, 2020
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A board appointed committee of volunteers and staff allocated this money to address immediate needs for medical supplies, food insecurity relief, financial relief and additional staffing at our agencies here, in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide.

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Food for Seniors

Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Do you know of seniors that are food insecure? Call DHS SeniorLine at 412-350-5460.

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FREE Torah Classes & Meditation Online

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Jewish tradition offers rich, accessible, and time-tested resources to cope with moments like these. The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, which has pioneered the development and teaching of Jewish mindfulness practices for over 20 years, is here for you now.

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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! […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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