Security Update
The preliminary hearing for the defendant accused of attacking two Pitt Jewish students last Friday evening on their way to Shabbat services has been postponed due to an ongoing psychological evaluation.
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Community Priorities Grant Request for Proposals
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Priorities Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) MISSION: Cultivate Resources, connect people and collaborate across the community to live and fulfill Jewish values. VISION: A flourishing Jewish community where everyone feels included, supported and inspired. To meet the Federation’s mission and vision, it will invest in grants that support two priority …
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Security Update
The investigation is ongoing into the attack of two Jewish Pitt students last Friday evening. The defendant has been charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest and recklessly endangering another person. Additionally, we are actively monitoring a planned nationwide day of action by the National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), as announced on the National SJP X/Twitter account. The day of action is scheduled for September 12, 2024.
Security Update
The FBI warned that Iran-based cyber actors continue to exploit US and foreign organizations, targeting sectors across the US to include education, finance, healthcare, local government agencies and defense. Outside of the US, affected countries include Israel, Azerbaijan, and UAE.
Local Jewish Organizations Awarded $567,400 in Federal Non-Profit Security Grants
Congratulations to four of our local Jewish organizations for being awarded the federal Non-Profit Security Grant totaling $567,400.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Announces 2024 Annual Meeting
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is pleased to announce its 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Jewish Community Center located at 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
A Time for Celebration
In the last few weeks, a lot of tremendous achievements occurred for our Pittsburgh Jewish community.
Security Update
Investigation continues to progress positively into the threatening targeted antisemitic graffiti at Chabad of Squirrel Hill, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and two Squirrel Hill residences. Please know that there are no known threats of violence at this time related to this.
DSA’s No War Crimes on Our Dime Withdraws Petition After Failing to Meet Requirements
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and our co-plaintiffs, individual rabbis and clergy from area synagogues, along with our organizational partner StandWithUs are pleased The Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has withdrawn their attempt to qualify their “No War Crimes on Our Dime” referendum for the November ballot.
Standing Up Against Antisemitism
I couldn’t be prouder about how our Federation has demonstrated strong, focused leadership these last few weeks.