Israel Emergency

October 7 Commemoration

October 7 Commemoration

Sunday, October 12 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
JCC Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Gather in solemn remembrance of the 1,200 lives lost, the 251 hostages taken and the countless families forever changed.

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An Evening With Eli Sharabi

Sunday, December 7 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Congregation Poale Zedeck
6318 Phillips Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Hear hostage survivor Eli Sharabi’s moving account of strength and unwavering hope co-sponsored by Chabad of Squirrel Hill and JCC.

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Bring Them Home Now

Sunday, July 13 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
JCC Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Gather together with community members for a vigil to pray for the safe return home of the remaining 50 hostages.

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Tsach Saar

Federation Update From Israel on Operation Rising Lion

Monday, June 23 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual

Join us for an important virtual briefing addressing the current situation between Israel and Iran. The Federation’s Kim Salzman, Director, Israel & Overseas Planning & Impact and Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff will be joined by Tsach Saar, Deputy Consul General for Israel in New York. Together, they will provide context, analysis and implications […]

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Special Briefing With Haviv Rettig Gur

Special Briefing on Operation Rising Lion

Friday, June 20 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Zoom

Join Jewish Federations for a system-wide update on Operation Rising Lion. Get the latest developments, including insights from acclaimed Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur.

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Yisrael Klitsner Briefing

Special Briefing: Understanding the Israel-Iran Crisis

Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Zoom

Webinar and Q&A From Israel With Yisrael Klitsner As part of our ongoing commitment to solidarity during this time, please join us virtually for an insider briefing and open Q&A with a special community resource, Yisrael Klitsner. Yisrael Klitsner is a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute. He previously served as diaspora affairs advisor […]

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500 day vigil

500 Days Vigil

Tuesday, February 18 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
JCC Squirrel Hill – Darlington Entrance
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

To mark 500 days since our world changed on October 7, join together for a community-wide vigil.

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Tehillim Vigil

Sunday, January 19 @ 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM EST
Congregation Shaare Torah
2319 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Join us at Shaare Torah as we come together in prayer during this critical time. We pray for the safe release of the hostages. Security will be onsite and no bags or masks are permitted.

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StandWithUs Presents – Fighting Antisemitism: An Inside Look

Monday, January 13 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Private home

Get an inside look into fighting antisemitism in schools and communities across the country using legal and educational tools.

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Stand Together: Unity, Strength, Resilience

Stand Together: Unity, Strength, and Resilience

Sunday, November 10, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Washington, D.C
Washington D.C, 20001 United States

Stand together for unity and strength in Washington, D.C. to show solidarity for Israel!

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Bring Them Home Now Weekly PGH Vigils

“Bring Them Home” Pittsburgh Vigil

Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Corner of Murray Ave. & Darlington Rd. (Near back entrance of JCC)

The vigil will start with calling the names of the IDF soldiers that were killed in the last week followed with one minute of silence.

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Bring Them Home Now Weekly PGH Vigils

“Bring Them Home” Pittsburgh Vigil

Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Corner of Murray Ave. & Darlington Rd. (Near back entrance of JCC)

The vigil will start with calling the names of the IDF soldiers that were killed in the last week followed with one minute of silence.

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We Will Dance for Them – Simchat Torah Celebration!

Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Chabad of South Hills
1700 Bower Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA United States

This Simchat Torah marks one year on the Jewish calendar since the tragic events of October 7. This year, we will DANCE—for THEM! DANCE for those who are no longer with us. DANCE for the safe return of the hostages. DANCE for the brave Chayalim of the IDF. DANCE with joy, hope, and unity for our Jewish Nation! Join us […]

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Music for Hope

Monday, October 14, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
James Laughlin Music Center

Join Chatham University Music Department for a musical concert dedicated to the victims of October 7th and the hostages still in captivity in Gaza.

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Combat and Compassion

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States

Join us for an evening with Uri Zakai-Or, an IDF reservist who has served during hostage rescues and evacuations.

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Vigil For The Hostages

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 @ 7:30 PM EDT
JCC Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

We are heartbroken that six hostages have been murdered by Hamas. 

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300 and 10 days in Captivity

“Bring Them Home” Pittsburgh Vigil

Sunday, August 11, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Corner of Murray Ave. & Darlington Rd. (Near back entrance of JCC)

The vigil will start with calling the names of the IDF soldiers that were killed in the last week followed with one minute of silence.

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Running with Zisser: A walk/run in memory of Ilay Zisser, Killed in Kfar Azza on 10/7

Sunday, August 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Frick Environmental Center
2005 Beechwood Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Come join us for a meaningful walk/run in the trails around Frick Environmental Center to honour the life of Major Ilay Zisser, who was killed by Hamas terrorists on 10/7 in Kfar Aza.  Ilay was the youngest of four children, raised in Givat Ella, a small community in Israel.  Ilay served in the IDF for […]

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Bring Them Home Now Weekly PGH Vigils

“Bring Them Home” Pittsburgh Vigil

Sunday, August 4, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Corner of Murray Ave. & Darlington Rd. (Near back entrance of JCC)

The vigil will start with calling the names of the IDF soldiers that were killed in the last week followed with one minute of silence.

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Silence Before Screams

Screams Before Silence Screening

Thursday, June 20, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
JCC Levinson Hall
5738 Forbes Ave - Darlington Entrance
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Gather with your community to view and reflect on a documentary about the October 7 attack on Israel. Note: The content of this film contains accounts of sexual violence against women. Therapeutic support will be on site.

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