Did You Hear?

Passover Bitter Herbs|Dr. Erica Brown

A Passover Prayer Against Anti-Semitism

A Passover Prayer Against Antisemitism: In every generation, they seek to destroy us, but they have not destroyed us.
Pre Israel Independence Celebration -shinshinim||

Pre-Independence Day Celebration at Beth El Congregation with the Shinshinim

Shinshinim Raz and Hadar celebrated Israel’s Independence a little early at Bel El Congregation yesterday. They played games and taught the children facts about Israel.
Stronger Than Hate Day Declared April 10 2019

“Stronger Than Hate Day” Declared in Rare Joint Session of Pennsylvania House and Senate

Thank you to Speaker Mike Turzai, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Dan Frankel for introducing a joint resolution establishing April 10th as "Stronger Than Hate Day" in Pennsylvania.
Hadar Voting in DC|Raz voting in DC||

The Shinshinim visit D.C. for the Israeli Elections

This weekend, we traveled to Washington D.C., and voted in the Israeli elections for the first time (and what a special first time it is to vote from across the sea)! It was a great experience. If you have any questions about the elections, write to us!  נשלחנו, הצבענו, השפענו! Raz – RLevin@jfedpgh.orgHadar – HMaravent@jfedpgh.org […]
Stronger Together

Latest News

Get the latest news and updates on how the Jewish Federation is helping Pittsburgh heal and on the Victims of Terror Fund.
Moshav Mishmeret

Providing Immediate Relief in Israel

Victims of rocket attacks in Moshav Mishmeret receive immediate relief from Community Campaign donations to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
Purim with the Shinshinim|Purim with Shinshinim|Purim with Shinshinim|Purim with Shinshinim|Purim with Shinshinim|

The Shinshinim Celebrate Purim!

Purim in Pittsburgh! We had the best time dressing up with Pittsburgh community that definitely knows how to celebrate Purim! We took part with Community Day School’s and Beth Shalom Carnival. We played games, we did some art and craft and had a really good time. As always, it was fun to see you all!! […]
Stand with New Zealand Mulims

Breaking All the Right Records

Because we did little work on the Campaign from October 27th through the end of 2018, we are behind in pace, but are beginning to catch up.
We Stand With Our Muslim Neighbors

Update: Standing with Our Muslim Neighbors

Many have reached out to ask how we can provide support to the local Muslim community after the horrendous shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 15, 2019. Here are several opportunities to do so: STAND WITH THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY Friday, March 22, 11:30am-2pm: Attend a Friday afternoon prayer service at Attawheed Islamic Center, 401 […]
Al Noor Mosque

Thinking Locally Can Have Global Results

One role of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh—and Jewish Federations in most cities in the U.S. and Canada—is to offer the Jewish community a trusted way to give money to help in crises around the world. Pittsburgh Jewish donors have helped in crisis situations as diverse as attacks against Israel, the earthquake in Nepal […]

Scroll to Top