Connecting with Your Community
Again, these have focused us all to concentrate outside ourselves, to look towards community.
Visit to The Volunteer House for United Hatzalah
Dedicated to the 11 victims from the October 27 shooting in Pittsburgh, this ambucycle with unique GPS technology and volunteer medics arrives to the scene of an accident or disaster in less than 3 minutes across the country and 90 seconds in metropolitan areas.
Economic Development
Economic Empowerment for Women (EEW) Joint Business and Empowerment Training for Jewish and Arab Women in the GalileeEEW assists women from the geographic and social periphery of Israel who possess entrepreneurial spirits but lack access to suitable business training and bank credit to develop small businesses of their own, gain self-sufficiency, and alleviate the cycle…
Federation Funds Ecology for a Protected Community
As Israel prepares to weather a second coronavirus wave, the Jewish Federation funded a social enterprise that collects and reconditions electronic waste in Misgav.
Jewish Campus Life Revisited
Hillel JUC staff and volunteers developed new strategies to connect with Jewish students.
Geographically Apart and Yet United
Neither geography nor pandemic is a barrier to keeping us connected and caring for each other.
June 2022 – Pittsburgh’s Mega Mission to Israel
While we are still practicing social distancing and dreaming of a time when we are able to travel, to sign up to receive more information as details continue to be hammered out.
The 2020 Community Campaign Has Raised $13.6 Million
Let’s celebrate hard and quickly because we still have so much to do.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Community Relations Council Supports Communities of Color
It’s been a difficult and emotional week. A recap of our outreach to the Black community:
We Stand with the African American Community
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with, listen to and learn from our partners in the African American community and law enforcement to make Pittsburgh a more equitable, safe and inclusive place for all who live here.
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Relations Council Statement Regarding Riots Sparked by the Killing of George Floyd
We stand with the African American community and all communities of color in mourning the deaths of Mr. Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who have lost their lives simply because of the color of their skin.
Numbers are More than Statistics
While numbers are critical to measure and inform, in the end, it’s all about people.
Nine Pittsburgh Organizations Receive $3.86 Million for Cost Related to Anti-Semitic Attack of Oct. 27, 2018
The funding will reimburse the organizations for costs resulting from the anti-Semitic attack on three Jewish congregations on Oct. 27, 2018.
Kosher Restaurant & Food Updates
Where to find kosher food in Pittsburgh in the era of social distancing.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot ONLINE This Year
What makes our Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Pittsburgh so extraordinary is that it breaks down all our communal boundaries.
JAA Parade of Thanks
I want to use this opportunity to express deep gratitude to all my colleagues. Thank you! Toda Raba!
Chinese and Jewish Groups Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Semitism, Anti-Asian Racism
We encourage all Pittsburghers, no matter their race or religion, to persevere and stay safe as we traverse these trying times together.
Holiness Requires Community
Holiness is not an elevated private experience; it exists only in the context of the day to day challenges of living with others.
Connected Globally in Quarantine
While I know that this quarantine life is not easy for any of us, our ancestors realized it was one of the strongest tools in our tool belt.
Update: How Jewish Federation is Responding to Coronavirus
The Jewish Federation’s financial resources development team continues to work hard to increase the unrestricted Community Campaign that makes this work possible.
Getting COVID-19 Support Dollars to the Right Place
Our Federation has secured over $1.6 Million in direct COVID-19 support, coming from a reallocation of existing Federation dollars and additional donations from some very generous donors.
Jewish Federation Coronavirus Relief Reaches $543,000
This year’s campaign is THE most important campaign in the history of the Jewish Federation.
Find What You Need
President & CEO, Jeff Finkelstein wishes everyone a Shabbat Shalom of peace and good health.
Virtual Seder Prep Webinar
In this seminar, Rabbi Schiff will offer pointers as to how to lead a quality Seder.
Jewish Federation Joins “Illumination Ovation” April 7 & 14 to Celebrate Heroes Fighting the Coronavirus Crisis
On April 7, turn on lights and go outside to applaud life sustaining workers with “Illumination Ovation”.
Community Calendar Tips
The Community Calendar isn’t the only way to publicize your Jewish event, but it should be the first tool you use.
$250,000 of Grants for Coronavirus Relief Approved by Federation Board
A board appointed committee of volunteers and staff allocated this money to address immediate needs for medical supplies, food insecurity relief, financial relief and additional staffing at our agencies here, in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide.
HFLA Offers Loans in Light of Financial Ramifications of Coronavirus
Loans offered on a nonsectarian bases to residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties.
Feel Your Connection with Federation
Our Federation hosted a very well-attended “virtual” seminar about the recent employment changes made in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Employment Law Webinar
Learn about the latest provisions that will help business owners and our Jewish community.
Food for Seniors
Do you know of seniors that are food insecure? Call DHS SeniorLine at 412-350-5460.
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