Coronavirus Updates

Shabbos Synagogue Closures & Restrictions

March 24, 2020

A list of known Shabbat synagogue closures and restrictions in greater Pittsburgh as of March 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Volunteering while Socially Distancing

March 24, 2020

Many people are now facing a plethora of free time and looking for ways to…

Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Facing Losses Related to COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf today announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible…

Rumor Control

March 23, 2020

Allegheny County Health Department has set up a webpage to help the community sort fact from fiction.

Maintaining Jewish Community in the Wake of COVID-19

March 20, 2020

So much in Jewish life requires community. Judaism ain’t a solo concert, it’s a symphony.

City to Distribute Meals to Registered Seniors Starting Friday, March 20

March 19, 2020

Senior Center alternative meals will be provided to those seniors who are currently registered for normal congregate meal service beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 20, 2020.

Department of Human Services Releases COVID-19 Operational Recommendations for Child Care Providers

March 18, 2020

DHS Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) today released operational recommendations for child care providers Opens In A New Windowin Pennsylvania in response to COVID-19.

Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation

March 17, 2020

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Federation Working Remotely

March 13, 2020

Due to health concerns about the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s offices will be closed for the next 10 business days.

Responding to the Needs of the Day

March 13, 2020

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!

Focusing on Health & Safety

March 12, 2020

As the spread of COVID-19 continues, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is focusing on health and safety.

Jewish Federation Urges Calm and Coordinates Response to Coronavirus

March 10, 2020

PITTSBURGH—The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is working to calm fears in the Pittsburgh Jewish…

Reliable Sources of Information

March 9, 2020

The following reliable sources of information will keep you advised of coronavirus information.

Several Federation Missions Canceled or Postponed

March 9, 2020

Several missions have been canceled or postponed due to travel concerns.

Jewish Community Resources on Coronavirus Safety & Health

March 6, 2020

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.