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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Update on Current Situation in Israel

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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More than three weeks into Israel’s War with Hamas, 13 Israeli soldiers were confirmed killed in heavy fighting in Gaza.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Update on Current Situation in Israel

Thursday, October 26, 2023
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On day 19 of Israel’s War with Hamas, rockets continue to be fired at Israel, reaching as far south as Eilat and as far north as Haifa.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Statement on Antisemitic Vandalism

Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is angered and disgusted by the acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in our region yesterday.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Update on Current Situation in Israel

Friday, October 20, 2023
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The following is an update from Jewish Federations of North America, the parent organization of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: As Shabbat approaches in Israel, Jewish Federations’ Israel Office presents a shortened summary of the latest developments in the War with Hamas. Full updates will resume next week. Meanwhile, from Jerusalem, we wish all […]

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Update on Current Situation in Israel

Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The following is an update from Jewish Federations of North America, the parent organization of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: Key Points: On day 13 of Israel’s War with Hamas, US President Joe Biden concluded his visit and his strong show of solidarity. This morning, the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak landed in Israel […]

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Update on Current Situation in Israel

Monday, October 16, 2023
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The following is an update from Jewish Federations of North America, the parent organization of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh: Key Points: On day 10 of Israel’s War with Hamas, rocket fire has slowed considerably as Hamas appears to be losing control over Gaza. With a ground invasion imminent, US President Biden is said […]

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Pittsburghers Visit Federation Supported Sites in Israel - Feb 2023

You Are Making a Positive Impact in Israel

Friday, March 3, 2023
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With your Federation support, these organizations will continue to strengthen Israeli society and ensure that Israel will continue to be a light unto the nations.

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Return Again, Return to the Land of Your Soul

Friday, May 6, 2022
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Whether in Pittsburgh or Israel, Federation invites you to return again, return to the land of your soul.

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Over 2.5 Million Israelis Live in Poverty

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Over 2.5 million Israelis live in poverty, among them 1.1 million kids, Latet report finds.

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Federation Supports Jewish/Arab Extracurricular High School Program

Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Moona is an extracurricular program that brings Jewish and Arab Israeli high school students together to learn high tech skills.

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Update on the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Response to the Crisis in Israel

Sunday, May 16, 2021
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Your support for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Campaign flows through our international partners, including JAFI, to help people responding to the crisis in Israel.

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Understanding the Israel/Palestinian Conflict

Friday, May 14, 2021
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Thought provoking resources on the Israel/Palestinian conflict.

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Jewish & Arab Cooperation Continues Amid Violence in Israel

Friday, May 14, 2021
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In much of the country (largely invisibly, sadly), cooperative relations between Jewish and Arab Israelis remains very much intact

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Community Relations Council Statement on the Crisis in Israel

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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We are devastated by the violence that has been indiscriminately targeting Israeli civilians and perpetuating terror.

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Help an Israel Under Attack

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Urge Members of Congress to Stand with Israel!

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Israel Situation Webinars

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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You are invited to two separate Jewish Federations’ webinars on the situation in Israel.

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Federation is Here for Good

Friday, April 9, 2021
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Over the last week, I have heard stories leaving me with a real sense of gratification and satisfaction regarding our Federation focus this past year in sustaining Jewish community and Jewish life.

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Your Federation Support Reunites Families

Friday, February 5, 2021
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Each of you, our Federation donors, are making modern Jewish history and impacting the lives of real individuals.

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Ethiopian Jews Make Aliyah 12-3-2020

Chanukah Miracles Come Early for Ethiopian Jews

Friday, December 4, 2020
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Yesterday, 316 Jews lifted off from their native country of Ethiopia to arrive in their new home in Israel.

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Jewish Federation Urges Early Planning for Israel Teen Travel

Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Remote education will probably prevail for the foreseeable future, so teens and young adults are yearning for meaningful alternative learning.

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