Press Releases
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.
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.
Women on the Nov. 1-8, 2022, Momentum trip to Israel will explore Jewish values and personal growth.
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.
Drag-queen hostesses will emcee the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Bubbe Bingo Brunch, Sunday, March 27.
In August 2022 four shinshinim will arrive in Pittsburgh to connect Pittsburghers will Israel.
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.
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.
What Could This Mean for Our Jewish Community?, Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
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 […]
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 […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh congratulates Alexis Polakoff on her promotion to the position of director of Community Campaign.
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.
Seven Diverse Affinity Groups Receive Mini Grants.
Jessica Brown Smith has been promoted to chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Jeffrey Finkelstein.
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 […]
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced a $5,000 emergency grant to help victims of the devastating earthquake that struck southwestern Haiti.
Five Pittsburgh-area applicants received $585,293 in FEMA grants for security, almost 20% of the total awarded in Pennsylvania.
Jewish Federation’s June 10 CELEBRATION! Event Offers Live, Socially Distanced Laughs by the Carload
Invitees are donors who have contributed at least $1,000 to the 2021 Community Campaign as well as legacy fund holders and their adult children.
Mini grants available to fund projects that increase the civic engagement of diverse and immigrant communities.