Security
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
These materials are designed to assist you in applying for security funding.
Read MoreKeeping Our Community Safe and Open
We are trying not only to keep our community safe, but also trying to help everyone to feel safe.
Read MoreShabbos Synagogue Closures & Restrictions
A list of known Shabbat synagogue closures and restrictions in greater Pittsburgh as of March 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
Read MoreFifteen Pittsburgh-Area Jewish Organizations Receive $722,000 in Security Funds from State
Fifteen Jewish organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania received approximately $722,000 to fund security upgrades for communal facilities used by nonprofit entities deemed at risk for hate crimes.
Read MoreResponding to the Needs of the Day
Since this was published, the Federation has decided to close it’s offices at 2000 Technology Drive for the next two weeks. Remember, the Federation is open for business, just remotely!
Read MoreFocusing on Health & Safety
As the spread of COVID-19 continues, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is focusing on health and safety.
Read MoreJewish Federation Urges Calm and Coordinates Response to Coronavirus
PITTSBURGH—The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is working to calm fears in the Pittsburgh Jewish community during the COVID-19/Coronavirus threat, by formulating a response together with other Jewish agencies. “It’s important for many people in the Jewish community to know that their Jewish institutions and synagogues have plans to keep them safe and informed.” Meryl…
Read MoreIsrael Trauma Coalition Publishes Advice for Parents and Caregivers Dealing with Coronavirus
Federation support of trauma care in Israel is far reaching during the COIVD-19 response.
Read MoreReliable Sources of Information
The following reliable sources of information will keep you advised of coronavirus information.
Read MoreJewish Community Resources on Coronavirus Safety & Health
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus closely with support from our national organizations and from local government.
Read MoreCoronavirus Update
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus closely with support from our national organizations and from local government.
Read MoreProtecting Our Children and the Entire Region
Our Security Committee made the decision to provide life saving Go Bags to EVERY classroom in Jewish Pittsburgh. And four Mezuzot that hung in the old Federation building are now hanging in the 10.27 Healing Partnership.
Read MoreHow to Apply for Act 83 Non-Profit Security Grant Funds
Learn how to apply for security grants for your non-profit organization.
Read MoreWhy Young Adults Give to the Federation
Equally as inspiring to me was hearing from a few of these young adults about their motivations for involvement. There is no doubt, our community’s future is extremely bright.
Read MoreJewish Federation Announces Record Allocations and Grants in Year 2019-20
Donors to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will enable a record $36.8 million in allocations and grants to human services and community-building programs in 2019–20.
Read More“Shabbat Shalom ve Hag Sukkot sameach to Pittsburgh from Halle!”
Another antisemitic attack, however this one did not work out as the attacker had intended. due to improvements made through The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Security Assistance Fund.
Read MoreJewish Federation will Pay for Security for Pittsburgh Synagogues and JCC for the High Holidays
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s security fund will pay for armed security at area synagogues and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh for the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 30–Oct.1) and Yom Kippur (Oct. 8¬–9).
Read MoreNew Federation Board Helps Ensure Community Well-Being
While serving as a Board member should be taken as an honor, it also comes with incredible responsibility. Last night, our Federation Board convened for nearly four hours to better understand their roles as fiduciaries of our organization.
Read MoreAnti-Semitic Materials Distributed in Squirrel Hill
As many of you already know, numerous Anti-Semitic pamphlets in clear bags with seeds were discovered throughout the area over the weekend. The Pittsburgh Police are well aware of and actively addressing the matter. The FBI is also aware and assessing the items discovered. Here are some of the items discovered and turned over to…
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