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The Federation is partnering with the Beacon Coalition and StandWithUs to facilitate a series of events with Sharaka, an organization dedicated to strengthening relationships between Israel and the Arab world.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors approved $536,000 in grants to 15 organizations dedicated to addressing antisemitism and fostering engagement among Jewish young adults.

Clashes broke out in the Borough Park area of NYC on Tuesday evening after pro-Palestinian protesters “descended” on one of the heaviest Jewish-populated areas in the US. City leaders described the pro-Palestinian group’s actions as antisemitic, adding that they were looking to incite violence and fear.

“The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is deeply concerned by the submission of signatures by Not On Our Dime for the proposed referendum, which seeks to advance the discriminatory and divisive Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) agenda in our city. We believe this initiative is misleading, legally flawed and harmful to Pittsburgh’s values of inclusivity […]

Several police departments in the Pittsburgh area are issuing warnings about door-to-door sales scams that are increasing across our area. You can view some tips for protecting yourself at The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's website.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement this week regarding potential changes to the threat environment following President Trumps press conference on its posture in the Gaza region. Spontaneous protests targeting Jewish community may occur.

David Aul was arrested for allegedly smashing a storefront window on the South Side. There is an Israeli flag hanging right above where the window was smashed, and the store owner reports he has experienced previous harassment due to displaying the flag. Aul had previously been arrested in 2022 for harassing members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community in Squirrel Hill.

Pittsburgh City Council is proposing a referendum that the City cannot discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, or association with foreign nations when it conducts business. This is in response to the proposed anti-Israel referendum led by a pro-Palestinian group that seeks to have the city stop doing business with companies tied to Israel.