Security Update
FBI Detroit is currently investigating potential threats related to Passover. These threats were intercepted via social media. As we get closer to Passover, this is an important reminder to be sure to plan and prepare for security.
Did You Hear?
Security Update
A 34-year-old man identified as Ivo Stjepovic was arrested last Friday by Pittsburgh Police for ethnic intimidation and criminal mischief for slashing an Israeli flag at a residence in the Mexican War Streets area of Pittsburgh on January 17. The investigation into the man who left antisemitic and threatening flyers at the same home during the early morning hours of February 8 is ongoing.
Partnership2Gether: Building a Living Bridge Across Communities
This week, I’m handing the keyboard off to Kim Salzman, Director, Israel and Overseas. Kim writes:
Some of you may know that Pittsburgh’s relationship with Karmiel and Misgav, located in northern Israel, has been flourishing for more than 30 years through Partnership2Gether (formerly Partnership2000 or P2K). Others may know that in 2018, Warsaw joined this partnership, making it one of the first three-way Partnership2Gether relationships in the world. But many may still ask: What is Partnership2Gether, really?
Security Update
A 34-year-old man identified as Ivo Stjepovic is facing charges of ethnic intimidation and criminal mischief for slashing an Israeli flag at a residence in the Mexican War Streets area of Pittsburgh on January 17, 2026. Law enforcement is actively looking for him.
Security Update
The suspect in the car ramming incident at the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters on Wednesday evening in Brooklyn has been named. Dan Sohail, 36, has been charged with attempted assault, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and aggravated harassment, all as hate crimes, according to New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny. The charges are based on the fact that Sohail "attacked the Jewish institution" and knew the site was a synagogue.
Security Update
Pittsburgh Police are actively investigating an incident that occurred Saturday at approximately 7 PM in the Mexican War Streets (North Side) area of Pittsburgh in which a resident had their Israeli flag desecrated by a male dressed in black wielding a knife. The attack appeared to be targeted. Fortunately, multiple cameras captured the actor and his vehicle. Be aware and report any suspicious activity.
Security Update
Edward Owens, the individual who made online antisemitic threats directed at a Pittsburgh public official, pled guilty to transmitting an interstate threat and making false statements to a government official in federal court this week. He faces up to 33 months in prison and will remain in custody pending sentencing on April 13.
2026 Leading For Tomorrow Cohort
We are thrilled to announce the nine incredible leaders selected for this groundbreaking experience:
Rebecca Knoll • Mara Leff Koperwas • Marjorie Manne • Rebecca Pollack • Andrea Ruttenberg • Claire Topal • Yana Warshafsky • Randi Weinstein • Lisa Zeidner Marcus
Standing With the Jewish Community Of Jackson, Mississippi
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh stands with the Jewish community in Jackson, Mississippi following the devastating fire at Beth Israel Congregation. An attack on a synagogue is an attack on Jewish life itself. We condemn antisemitism and hate in all its forms and hold the Jackson community in our hearts as they begin the […]
Security Update
As we enter a new year we wanted to give a recap of 2025 incidents. 2025 ended with 312 incidents, surpassing 2024’s total of 283 and 2023’s total of 300. These incidents were largely comprised of bomb threats, email threats, social media threats, graffiti, stickering, flyering and verbal threats.
