Press Releases
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are aware of a minor property-related incident reported outside Rodef Shalom Congregation earlier this week. We are grateful that there was no damage to the synagogue or the property and we don’t believe there is an ongoing threat. Still, we recognize that any incident near […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh honored three exceptional leaders at its Annual Meeting, celebrating their profound impact on Jewish life and community resilience.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes the September 10, 2025 sentencing of Talya Lubit.
Statement from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on the Video of Israeli Hostage Alon Ohel
The Pittsburgh Jewish community values our close partnership with the Misgav region, and we hold the Ohel family and all of Misgav in our hearts during this difficult time.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced a record-breaking $14.2 million raised through its 2025 Community Campaign, the highest total in the organization’s history.
Every dollar allocated reflects both rigorous planning and our community’s collective priorities that were set with community input. We are proud to support essential services and new ideas that move our mission forward.
Statement from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh condemns the language used in a social media post shared by Allegheny County Councilmember Bethany Hallam, implying that she believes she is not required to “be civil with Zionists.” Calls for uncivil behavior against Zionists for the perceived actions of the […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh joined with Jewish leaders and organizations across the U.S in signing a joint statement: “Let’s Stop the Infighting: A Call for Unity.” In a time of rising antisemitism, the statement is a reminder that what unites us as a community is far more important than what divides us. This […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh applauds the voters of Pittsburgh for overwhelmingly supporting two important ballot measures in yesterday’s primary election.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh strongly condemns yesterday’s hate-fueled actions by members of the Goyim Defense League, who distributed antisemitic and racist flyers and shouted slurs at Jewish residents in Squirrel Hill.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes the guilty plea entered by Talya Lubit in connection with the acts of vandalism at Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation.
We stand in solidarity with Governor Josh Shapiro and his family in condemning the violent attack on their home during the first night of Passover.
We condemn the defacement of the Free Store in Braddock, Pennsylvania—an essential resource that provides food, clothing, diapers and formula at no cost to the community and the Fetterman family.
We’re pleased to announce that The Project for Responsive Democracy (PRD) has acknowledged that its “Not On Our Dime” referendum petition, filed on February 18, 2025, does not have enough valid signatures from registered Pittsburgh voters to qualify for the Primary Election ballot.
Federation and StandWithUs have filed a legal challenge to the referendum petition that is believed to not only violate state and federal law, but does not have the required number of valid signatures necessary to qualify for a ballot referendum.
The Federation is partnering with the Beacon Coalition and StandWithUs to facilitate a series of events with Sharaka, an organization dedicated to strengthening relationships between Israel and the Arab world.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors approved $536,000 in grants to 15 organizations dedicated to addressing antisemitism and fostering engagement among Jewish young adults.
“The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is deeply concerned by the submission of signatures by Not On Our Dime for the proposed referendum, which seeks to advance the discriminatory and divisive Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) agenda in our city. We believe this initiative is misleading, legally flawed and harmful to Pittsburgh’s values of inclusivity […]
We strongly condemn this vile act of hate that seeks to divide our community and spread fear.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes the recent arrests of suspects allegedly responsible for the acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism targeting our office building, Chabad of Squirrel Hill, and several Jewish homes across Pittsburgh. These incidents are a stark reminder of the challenges facing the Jewish community amid a recent rise in antisemitic […]