Travelog Through Harrisburg, State College and Israel
Pittsburgh plays a role in the Jewish life in Pennsylvania and Israel.
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Security Updates
Jury selection is ongoing in the federal hate crime trial of the accused defendant in the 10/27/2018 attack on three synagogues in the Tree of Life building and is expected to continue for one or two more weeks.
Our Support of Israel Makes a Huge Difference
How lucky were several us from Pittsburgh to be in Israel this past week to mourn with the country for her fallen on Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and then to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day on Yom Ha’atzmaut!
Security Updates
Please schedule your training needs for the year as soon as possible. With the on-going trial, our schedule is filling up quickly.
Security Updates
Jury selection starts Monday, April 24th for the federal hate crime trial in the 10/27/2018 attack at the Tree of Life building.
Security Updates
Congregation Poale Zedeck is hosting an active threat training session Sunday, April 30th from 6:30p-8:00 PM.
Foundation Planned Giving
Use appreciated assets to make a charitable gift in 2023. As in previous years, gifts of appreciated assets (stock) remain a best practice. Such gifts not only provide a deduction to the donor but also avoid the capital gains tax. Consider donating to a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) this year for maximum flexibility. If you are […]
Security Updates
For the upcoming Passover holiday we are not aware of any actionable threats targeting Jewish institutions.
Questioning Strengthens and Improves Our Community
I am proud of the questions we here in Pittsburgh have been asking.
Security Updates
On March 29th, Central Catholic was the first of many schools across the state and country to encounter a hoax active shooter call.