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The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has approved $1,043,500 in 2026–27 Community Priority Grants, supporting 34 grants to 20 distinct organizations focused on strengthening teen mental health, engaging young adults and addressing antisemitism. The grants reflect the Federation’s commitment to strategic investments that build a strong, connected Jewish community and […]

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council (CRC) is committed to fostering inclusivity, respect and unity. As participants in the Pittsburgh Pride Parade, we aim to embody these values while celebrating diversity and advocating equality. This year’s unique focus on MISPACHA (FAMILY) celebrates that transgender, intersex and nonbinary people are important and valued […]

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has named Rabbi Jamie Gibson, M.A.H.L., D.D., Emeritus Rabbi of Temple Sinai, as Chair of its Community Relations Council (CRC). Rabbi Gibson brings more than 30 years of rabbinic leadership in Pittsburgh and more than 45 years of interfaith work. During his tenure at Temple Sinai in Squirrel Hill, […]

There is an uptick in fraudulent email incidents impacting Jewish organizations across the country, and they are more elaborate than the typical phishing and spoofing scams. These include producing fake invoices from email addresses that appear to match someone with a known relationship with the victim.

Six individuals were arrested on Monday, March 30, for Federal Hate Crimes and Obstruction of Justice charges pursuant to a physical assault on a Jewish PITT student in Oakland. The student was wearing a Star of David necklace and that is what allegedly prompted the assault. We will continue to update you on the status of this case.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh today announced that Debbie Resnick has been nominated as the next Board Chair, succeeding Jan Levinson, who will be completing three years of leadership in the role.  “Debbie brings the experience, insight and dedication that this role demands,” said Jeff Finkelstein, President & CEO. “She understands the Federation’s unique […]

Jewish students across our region have faced a deeply challenging climate. The federal charges filed today against six individuals in the hate-fueled assault on a University of Pittsburgh student — targeted in Oakland last September because he was wearing a Star of David necklace — bring a measure of relief and reaffirm that Jewish identity is worth […]

Local police have been notified about Passover services as well as communal Seders; you may see an increased police presence at some of our locations in an abundance of caution. We are actively monitoring the threat environment for the Passover holiday. Please continue to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to 911 and then to us via the Incident Report Form.