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Eric Holman was arrested in Erie by the FBI for sending online antisemitic threats targeting Jews and encouraging armed violence at a synagogue.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is aware of federal charges unsealed today against an Erie man accused of transmitting online threats to injure the Jewish community, including a stated threat to bring a firearm to a synagogue. This is not an isolated event. It reflects a broader pattern of antisemitic rhetoric escalating into specific, […]

2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in the Jewish Diaspora in more than three decades.

Learn how proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming and prepared for the High Holidays.

Jewish organizations across at least 15 states received identical antisemitic letters.

One thing we hope everyone noticed this week is that Federation announced the distribution of $7.4 million in campaign and foundation allocations, approved by our Board of Directors.

The fence at Carnegie Mellon University has now been painted 6 times in less than a month with antisemitic graffiti.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Directors has approved more than $7.4 million in Community Campaign allocations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, increasing its investment in community security by $150,000 while providing unrestricted support to local organizations and trusted partners in Israel and around the world. “This year’s allocations reflect the reality of […]

The Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open.

PennDOT has announced a closure of Interstate 376 (Parkway East) for approximately 25 days between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and the Edgewood/Swissvale exits.