Check the links on this list to see current organization status. Some organizations are open but changing operations or access.
AgeWell Pittsburgh
Classrooms Without Borders
- Some travel programs canceled or postponed.
- Virtual programming available.
- classroomswithoutborders.org
- facebook.com/classroomswithoutborders
Development Corporation for Israel
Hebrew Free Loan Association
- Interest free loans up to $5,000 intended to address:
- Lost wages due to being unable to go to work
- Childcare costs due to school closures
- Small business losses
- Canceled study abroad programs
- Related medical costs
- hflapgh.org/coronavirusloan
Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
- Closed tentatively until April 17, 2020 at 10:00 am.
- Digital resources available at hcofpgh.org/digital-resources.
- hcofpgh.org/covid-19
- facebook.com/HCofPgh
JAA Home Health Services
Jewish Association on Aging
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
- Buildings are closed.
- Virtual classes online at jccpgh.org/jccpghvirtual-beyond-our-walls
- jccpgh.org
Jewish Family and Community Services
- Open for business but working remotely.
- Check for status of individual programs.
- jfcspgh.org
- jfcspgh.org/coronavirus
- facebook.com/JFCSPgh
Jewish Residential Services, Inc.
Jewish Women’s League of Pittsburgh
- A full preparation and checking must be done at home before coming to the mikvah.
- It is each woman’s responsibility to ensure that she is completely prepared for immersion. Please refer to specific requirements online.
- If you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or body ache – please consult with your rabbi and your physician for guidance prior to making a mikvah appointment.
- pittsburghmikvah.org
JFCS Counseling Services
- Critical functions that require face to face service will continue on a case-by-case basis.
- jfcspgh.org
- jfcspgh.org/coronavirus
- facebook.com/JFCSPgh
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Ralph Schugar Chapel
- Temporarily requiring that all families plan small, private graveside services and limit the number of people in attendance to 10.
- Will provide all families with the option to hold a memorial service at the funeral home or at their synagogue/temple at a later date when all restrictions have been lifted, at no additional charge.
- Refer to website for several more considerations.
- schugar.com
Repair the World
Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse
- Closed until further notice.
- shlclubhouse.org
- jrspgh.salsalabs.org/covid_3
Sivitz Jewish Hospice
Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry
- Clients will receive pre-bagged foods when they come to the pantry.
- Additional critical functions that require face to face service will continue on a case-by-case basis.
- Clients will be contacted directly by service providers about changes to appointments and meetings.
- jfcspgh.org/coronavirus
- facebook.com/JFCSPgh
The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh, Inc.
- Canceled all in-person programming through March 31.
- Developing online opportunities to connect.
- fcpgh.org
Thriftique
- Closed March 16 -31, 2020.
- ncjwthriftique.com
Weinberg Terrace
- Restricted access.
- Private care attendants are permitted to enter after hand sanitation and temperature screening.
- jaapgh.orgjaapgh.org/news
Weinberg Village
- Restricted access.
- Private care attendants are permitted to enter after hand sanitation and temperature screening.
- jaapgh.orgjaapgh.org/news