Press Releases
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.
Read More ➜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.
Read More ➜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.
Read More ➜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.
Read More ➜Women on the Nov. 1-8, 2022, Momentum trip to Israel will explore Jewish values and personal growth.
Read More ➜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.
Read More ➜Drag-queen hostesses will emcee the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bubbe Bingo Brunch, Sunday, March 27.
Read More ➜In August 2022 four shinshinim will arrive in Pittsburgh to connect Pittsburghers will Israel.
Read More ➜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.
Read More ➜Jewish Federation Institute Will Focus on Volunteer Leadership Development as Part of Strategic Plan
A new Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh institute will nurture the next generation of Jewish Pittsburgh’s volunteer leaders.
Read More ➜What Could This Mean for Our Jewish Community?, Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Read More ➜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 […]
Read More ➜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 […]
Read More ➜The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh congratulates Alexis Polakoff on her promotion to the position of director of Community Campaign.
Read More ➜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.
Read More ➜Seven Diverse Affinity Groups Receive Mini Grants.
Read More ➜Jessica Brown Smith has been promoted to chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Jeffrey Finkelstein.
Read More ➜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 […]
Read More ➜Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced a $5,000 emergency grant to help victims of the devastating earthquake that struck southwestern Haiti.
Read More ➜Five Pittsburgh-area applicants received $585,293 in FEMA grants for security, almost 20% of the total awarded in Pennsylvania.
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