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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Federation Urges Jewish Synagogues and Agencies to Apply for Security Grants

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, October 14, 2022

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today sent an urgent call for Pittsburgh-area Jewish agencies and synagogues to apply for Pennsylvania security grant dollars.

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Federation Partner LIFE & LEGACY Given Four-Year Extension

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, September 2, 2022

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s partner, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), announced that their national, four-year program LIFE & LEGACY will receive another four-year extension called LIFE & LEGACY PLUS.

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Federation to Honor Community Leaders and Explain What’s Next for the Federation

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s 2022 annual meeting will celebrate three community leaders and include insights into the Jewish Federation’s strategic plan.

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Jewish Federation Allocates $13.75M to Local and Overseas Community Organizations

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, July 15, 2022

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will provide a total of $13.75 million to agencies and programs in Pittsburgh and in Jewish communities around the world.

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Momentum Trip Invites Pittsburgh Moms to Connect With Jewish Values

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Women on the Nov. 1-8, 2022, Momentum trip to Israel will explore Jewish values and personal growth.

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New Federation Campaign Allocation Gives $74K Total to Local Relief and Ukraine Aid

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, March 8, 2022

An unusual mid-fiscal year disbursement of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Campaign funds gives $74,000 total: half to Jewish Pittsburgh, half to Ukraine relief.

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Bubbe Bingo Brunch Will Raise Funds for Community and Feature Popular Spangled Emcees

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, February 17, 2022

Drag-queen hostesses will emcee the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bubbe Bingo Brunch, Sunday, March 27.

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2022-23 Shinshinim Will Bring Diverse Strengths to Serve Pittsburgh

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, February 14, 2022

In August 2022 four shinshinim will arrive in Pittsburgh to connect Pittsburghers will Israel.

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Leaders Announce Funding for Nonprofit Security Grant Program

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, January 27, 2022

Community and elected leaders joined together at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to announce $4.5 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program.

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Jewish Federation Institute Will Focus on Volunteer Leadership Development as Part of Strategic Plan

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, January 20, 2022

A new Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh institute will nurture the next generation of Jewish Pittsburgh’s volunteer leaders.

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New Date For Early Childhood Education Event

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, January 19, 2022

What Could This Mean for Our Jewish Community?, Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Oh Chanukah! Oh Chanukah, Come Light the Menorah

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Watch the Jewish Federation’s 24/7 Chanukah Lighting Candle Cam You’ve probably seen the TV channels that just broadcast a continuous video of a Yule log burning, as a comforting background spreading no-effort holiday cheer. Netflix even has one this year. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is taking that idea and making it their own […]

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Mitzvah Day Offers 35 Good-Deed Sites Throughout Greater Pittsburgh

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, November 22, 2021

Jewish Federation Event, Dec. 26, Keeps Charitable Service Flowing Hundreds of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Volunteer Center participants will fan out acrossGreater Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 26, to serve their neighbors on Mitzvah Day. The outpouring of help keeps charitable service flowing when many Pittsburghers are at home, celebrating holidays. The event’s name comes […]

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Alexis Polakoff Is Jewish Federation Campaign Director

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, November 8, 2021

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh congratulates Alexis Polakoff on her promotion to the position of director of Community Campaign.

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Jewish Federation Welcomes Mayor Gainey

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh congratulates Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh’s newly elected mayor, and looks forward to working with him as the Federation emphasizes Jewish community progress and the welfare of all Pittsburghers.

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Vibrant Pittsburgh and the urban Affairs Foundation Award $50,000 to Groups Committed to Address Systemic Inequities in the COVID-19 Era

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Monday, September 13, 2021

Seven Diverse Affinity Groups Receive Mini Grants.

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Jewish Federation Promotes Jessica Brown Smith to COO

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, August 27, 2021

Jessica Brown Smith has been promoted to chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Jeffrey Finkelstein.

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Jewish Federation Announces Record $52.6 Million Fundraising

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Thursday, August 19, 2021

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, racing to fight simultaneous crises of the pandemic and rising antisemitism, today announced a record $52.6 million in 2020-2021 fiscal-year fundraising. “Thanks to our donors, volunteers and staff, this amazing achievement will help people in a time of unparalleled need. The growth of our Jewish Community Foundation will make […]

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Contributes to Haiti Earthquake Response

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced a $5,000 emergency grant to help victims of the devastating earthquake that struck southwestern Haiti.

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Jewish Federation Helps Five Jewish Agencies Secure FEMA Grants

By Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh / Friday, July 23, 2021

Five Pittsburgh-area applicants received $585,293 in FEMA grants for security, almost 20% of the total awarded in Pennsylvania.

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