Press Releases
We are grateful to the prosecution team for their meticulous process to seek justice for the victims, and we are grateful to the jury for their time and dedication in reaching this sentence.
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Arnie and Adrien Gefsky have endowed the adult Jewish learning scholar position through a planned gift at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Jewish Community Foundation that will cover the costs of the position in perpetuity. The resident scholar will become the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar. “We are immensely grateful for […]
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Each organization has committed $25,000 to create a $50,000 pool to fund projects that increase the civic engagement of diverse and immigrant communities.
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AgeWell Pittsburgh, a collaboration to provide continuity of care for older adults, announced that they have received the SAGECare credential, demonstrating their competency in caring for LGBTQ+ older adults. AgeWell Pittsburgh comprises staff from the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish Family and Community Services, and Jewish Association on Aging. Jewish Federation of Greater […]
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Jewish teens have emerged from the pandemic with the urge to connect with other teens like them and to learn leadership. They are meeting these desires through Jewish youth group experiences—and deepening their connection to Jewish life as well. “They’re getting a sense of how to find their voice, getting enriched intellectually, figuring out what […]
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In recognition of surging teen mental health concerns, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh announced funding for Moving Traditions, an organization creating innovative programs to provide safe and supportive spaces for Jewish youth to connect, grow and improve mental health. This initiative is part of Jewish Federation’s push to support those in need and take care […]
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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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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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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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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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Women on the Nov. 1-8, 2022, Momentum trip to Israel will explore Jewish values and personal growth.
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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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Drag-queen hostesses will emcee the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bubbe Bingo Brunch, Sunday, March 27.
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In August 2022 four shinshinim will arrive in Pittsburgh to connect Pittsburghers will Israel.
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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
A new Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh institute will nurture the next generation of Jewish Pittsburgh’s volunteer leaders.
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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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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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