Victims of Terror Update & Goals
Since our last update December 7, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has continued to focus on three goals: Helping the families of victims, those who were injured and the many people traumatized by the attack Bringing the community together to mourn and to begin the healing process Making sure we remain safe and secure…
Read MoreOur Community Campaign Keeps Us Stronger Together
Our Chief Development Officer, Brian Eglash, spoke to women at the JFNA National Lion of Judah Conference about our response to the October 27th murderous attack at the Tree of Life building.
Read MoreHanukkah Light & Kaffe Shachor
Hi everyone! we wanted to share with you what we did this past month! First of all, we celebrated Hanukkah, we saw how is it like to celebrate this holiday in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community: the cars with the Menorah on top of them, the different but beautiful melodies for Hanukkah prayers and the fun fact…
Read MoreThis Is Really Us
Just last night, another person from outside of Pittsburgh, this one on my Facebook page, commented on how amazing our Pittsburgh Jewish community has been in our response to the murderous attack of October 27th. He actually wrote, “your community inspires us”. People around the world have learned how special this Pittsburgh Jewish community really…
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Jewish Early Childhood Education
The Director of Early Childhood Education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh suggests that Jewish early childhood programs are an antidote to the intolerance and xenophobia. Read the full article on eJewishPhilanthropy.com
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…
Read MoreJewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Denounces Hate Materials Distributed in Squirrel Hill Neighborhood
PITTSBURGH, PA—This weekend, hate materials were distributed in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Jeff Finkelstein, CEO of the Jewish Federation made these comments: “These anti-Semitic and racist fliers targeted both the Jewish and African American communities. This is a prime example of how hateful people don’t only hate one group of people. The Jewish…
Read MoreUpdates on Our Relief Efforts
Dear Jewish Community Members, The tragic attack of Oct. 27 saddened and horrified us. With our hearts still heavy with the burden that this anti-Semitic act of terror inflicted on Jewish Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh moved immediately to help. Fortunately, thanks to your amazing past support, our Federation and Jewish institutions all…
Read MoreThe Power of the Collective Federation Approach
Right now, throughout Ukraine, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee are monitoring the political situation with heightened tensions between that country and Russia. There is a sizable Jewish community in Ukraine and our financial support of these two organizations provides food and medicine for Jewish seniors, security for communal…
Read MoreRemembrance
Excerpts from a CNN post remembering the victims of the attack on the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light congregations.
Read MoreNeed to Talk with a Rabbi?
Contact Rabbi Amy Bardack to find the support you and your loved ones need. Rabbi Amy BardackDirectorJewish Life and Learning 412-697-6654abardack@jfedpgh.org Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message
Read MoreJewish Federation Establishes Committee to Disburse More than $4 Million to Aid Victims of Terror
Pittsburgh, PA—The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Trustees yesterday approved the Pittsburgh Jewish Community Relief Fund to manage the Victims of Terror Fund distribution. Charged with overseeing and allocating the funds collected in response to the tragedy at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light congregations, the committee agreed to…
Read MoreLetter to Mayor of Thousand Oaks, CA
PDF of Letter to Mayor of Thousand Oaks, CA Letter to Thousand Oaks Nov 9 2018
Read MoreThe New Normal: Acts of Beauty and Unity
On Friday night, after dinner, I did the dishes. Every Friday, my job is to wash the dishes after our family Shabbat dinner. I enjoy doing it because my wife does the bulk of the work in our home. This one is my responsibility. After dinner this past Friday, my wife offered to do the…
Read MorePenguins Make Donation to Honor Victims of Tree of Life Tragedy
The Pittsburgh Penguins presented a donation in honor of the victims and families of the Tree of Life tragedy in the amount of $348,705 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on November 8, 2018. See the full story on Pittsburgh’s Action 4 News >>
Read MorePittsburgh Kollel Learning Invitation to Culminate in Siyum at Shloshim of the Eleven Holy Souls
Dear Friend, Jewish tradition teaches and history has taught us that we as a nation are able to turn darkness into light. Now, in this darkest time of immense tragedy over the senseless loss of eleven members of our community and of the Jewish People, let us unite through the study of Torah, the source of…
Read MorePittsburgh musicians ‘Stand Together’ in wake of synagogue massacre
Song proceeds to benefit Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (Nov. 2, 2018) – An all-star Pittsburgh ensemble led by Joe Wodarek, songwriter and lead singer of The Stickers, is uniting in song following last month’s tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Wodarek will be joined by Pittsburgh music legends Joe Grushecky, Hermie…
Read MoreStronger Than Hate Penguins Patch
We are Stronger Than Hate! Since the tragic events of October 27, 2018, the entire Pittsburgh community has come together to support the families and victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. Now, the Pittsburgh Penguins are creating another way for our fans and members of the public to contribute to this…
Read MoreLetter of condolences from Israel Aids Task Force
PDF of Letter from Israel Aids Task Force
Read MoreShabbat of Shalom
This week’s Shabbat message is not to talk about the tragedy of last Shabbat nor to describe all that has gone on this past week, it is merely to say thank you. Thank you to the Pittsburgh Police, Public Safety and FBI for doing a tremendous job not only in capturing an anti Semitic, hateful…
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