Meet Our Community Leaders
Chaim (Marc) Oster was born in Miami, Florida, where he received his bachelor's and medical degrees from the University of Miami and where he married his wife, Naomi (Nancy).
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Security Update
The driver of the vehicle, a tan Dodge Durango, used to distribute over 110 antisemitic and racist flyers throughout Squirrel Hill and Peters Township on Sunday evening, May 18, 2025, has been cited for littering. He faces over 100 counts (per bag thrown and recovered) and a fine of close to $50k. Thank you to our community members who swiftly reported this to Federation via our Incident Report Form and included photos of the suspect vehicle.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Denounces Bethany Hallam’s Divisive Post
Statement from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh condemns the language used in a social media post shared by Allegheny County Councilmember Bethany Hallam, implying that she believes she is not required to “be civil with Zionists.” Calls for uncivil behavior against Zionists for the perceived actions of the […]
Stronger Together: A Call for Jewish Unity
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh joined with Jewish leaders and organizations across the U.S in signing a joint statement: “Let’s Stop the Infighting: A Call for Unity.” In a time of rising antisemitism, the statement is a reminder that what unites us as a community is far more important than what divides us. This […]
Thanks to the Voters and City Council for Supporting Ballot Measures That Strengthen Equity and Governance
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh applauds the voters of Pittsburgh for overwhelmingly supporting two important ballot measures in yesterday’s primary election.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Condemns Antisemitic Activity in Squirrel Hill
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh strongly condemns yesterday’s hate-fueled actions by members of the Goyim Defense League, who distributed antisemitic and racist flyers and shouted slurs at Jewish residents in Squirrel Hill.
Security Update
Talya Lubit, a co-defendant in the targeted graffiti case from the July 29, 2024, defacement at the Jewish Federation and Chabad of Squirrel Hill pled guilty May 15, 2025 in federal court to one count of a Hate Crime and one count of Conspiracy.
Statement Regarding Guilty Plea in Vandalism Case
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes the guilty plea entered by Talya Lubit in connection with the acts of vandalism at Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot—Community, Culture and Cheesecake!
So much of what emanates from the Federation focuses on combating antisemitism and enhancing security for our Jewish community. I’m incredibly proud of our work in both areas. But it’s worth asking: why do we focus so heavily on this space? The answer is simple: so, we can live rich, meaningful Jewish lives. That’s where Tikkun Leil Shavuot—our annual night of study—comes into play.
Security Update
On May 5, 2025, more than 30 anti-Israel protesters at the University of Washington were arrested for trespassing, property destruction, disorderly conduct and conspiracy. Before the incident, the group that led this effort, Students United for Palestinian Equality & Return (SUPER), posted a link to its manifesto on Instagram.