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Since this was published, the Federation has decided to close it’s offices at 2000 Technology Drive for the next two weeks. Remember, the Federation is open for business, just remotely!

After achieving record highs, the financial markets have been roiled by significant concerns over the coronavirus.

PITTSBURGH—The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is working to calm fears in the Pittsburgh Jewish community during the COVID-19/Coronavirus threat, by formulating a response together with other Jewish agencies. “It’s important for many people in the Jewish community to know that their Jewish institutions and synagogues have plans to keep them safe and informed.” Meryl […]

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Several missions have been canceled or postponed due to travel concerns.

Meet Yehuda: There is nobody more 'Asli' (genuinely) Tel Avivian than me. I was born on Shabazi Street in Neve Tzedek. I will never leave this neighborhood. My roots are too deep to uproot. My soul will always be entwined with this place. For better or for worse until death do us part.

Meet Louise: Speaking different languages is the most essential skill you can acquire in life. It's the key that will open every door. If you really want to communicate with the world, you have to speak its language, and that is the reason why I speak 17 of them. I think Arabic should be a mandatory language in the Israeli education system, and Hebrew in the Palestinian one. So many wars start because of miscommunication, so we should all do ourselves a favor and learn a new language. It might save our lives'.

Meet Rafi: I was born to an Ultra-orthodox family and I'm the oldest of 11 brothers and sisters. At the age of 14, I came back home with an earring and colored hair which caused my mother to faint. In about a week I rented my own place and never looked back.

Meet Dror: I am a religious Jew, I am Gay, and I am proud of them both. I volunteer in a group helping young guys like me in trying to find the right path for them. We are all God's children.

Meet Manny and Yarit: When I gave Manny my phone number, I didn't think anything would come of it. My family is slightly religious (Masoretim) so the issue wasn't the color but rather the fact that Manny is not Jewish. Love can triumph over everything.