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SUMMARY:Understanding Online Risks for Our Kids – What Every Parent Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and empowering session that helps parents understand the online behaviors and trends impacting today’s teens and young adults. This presentation will provide a clear\, accessible overview of emerging digital risks—particularly those connected to unhealthy online communities or harmful peer influences—so you can better support and protect the young people in your life. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat types of online behaviors and beliefs are gaining traction among youth\nHow to recognize early warning signs that a young person may be struggling or engaging in unsafe digital spaces\nPractical\, effective steps families can take to encourage healthy online habits and prevent harmful situations\nStrategies for responding calmly and confidently if concerns arise\n\nOur goal is to equip parents with knowledge\, reassurance and realistic tools\, helping you foster open communication\, strengthen resilience and create a safer environment for your children both online and offline. \nPresenters\nJohn P. Pulcastro\nSupervisory Intelligence Analyst\, FBI Pittsburgh \nSIA Pulcastro has over 37 years of experience working Counterterrorism matters for the FBI\, with a special emphasis on racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists (REMVE)\, sadistic online exploitation (SOE) and other domestic extremist ideologies. \nAs a result of his experience in crisis management and post-attack investigations\, SIA Pulcastro has been called upon on numerous occasions to assist with post-attack critical incidents to include: the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks in New York\, Pennsylvania\, and Washington\, DC; the 2011 attempted bombing of the Martin Luther King Jr\, parade in Spokane\, Washington; the horrific attack conducted by Robert Bowers targeting the Tree of Life Synagogue here in Pittsburgh in 2018; the 2024 Attempted Assassination of President Trump in Butler\, PA; and most recently\, the Assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah. \nSIA Pulcastro currently manages FBI Pittsburgh’s Counterterrorism matter Intelligence Program and supervises a cadre of analysts who work both international and domestic terrorism matters. \nMadisyn Moore\nIntelligence Analyst\, FBI Pittsburgh \nMadisyn Moore has been a Staff Operations Specialist in the Pittsburgh Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over 11 years. During that time\, she has provided analytical support to national security and criminal investigations and during critical incidents. \nJessica Lieber Smolar\nFormer Assistant United State Attorney \nJessica Lieber Smolar served as an Assistant United States Attorney in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania for 30 years. At the time of her retirement in March 2025\, she was the Chief of the Criminal Division’s Economic Crime\, National Security and Cyber Crime Section and served as the Office’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Coordinator. Ms. Smolar handled and supervised large-scale fraud\, counterterrorism\, cybercrime\, child exploitation and human trafficking prosecutions. \n 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/understanding/
LOCATION:Rodef Shalom Congregation\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260713T035849
CREATED:20250618T122419Z
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SUMMARY:Dave Wright Defensive Tactics Training for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Stay Safe\, Stay Strong!\nJoin us for a dynamic and confidence-building workshop designed specifically for older adults who want to take charge of their personal safety. In this hands-on session\, trained instructors will guide participants through simple yet effective self-defense techniques tailored to different mobility levels. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nIncrease awareness and recognize potentially dangerous situations\nUse verbal and physical strategies to defuse and defend\nRely on your strengths—whether it’s voice\, movement or assertiveness\n\nThis workshop focuses on practical\, age-appropriate tactics that can be used in everyday situations\, all within a supportive and encouraging environment. No prior experience needed! \nMade Possible by Lee & Lisa Olenick
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/catt-seniors/
LOCATION:JCC South Hills\, 345 Kane Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T035849
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SUMMARY:Dave Wright Defensive Tactics Training (Women only)
DESCRIPTION:Women Exclusive Training\nJoin with other women to learn and practice techniques to avoid potential dangers and protect yourself and others when necessary. \nTopics Covered\n\nSituational awareness and survival mindset\nBasic self-defense techniques\nWeapons awareness and disarming techniques\nReality-based training
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/defensive/
LOCATION:JCC Squirrel Hill\, 5738 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T035849
CREATED:20250324T120934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T133705Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“If it is predictable\, it is preventable.”\n   ~Gordan Graham \nHazards\, both manmade and natural\, are a concern for all organizations. Establishing an All-Hazards Plan will not only assist in preventing many known threats\, it will also provide a roadmap to mitigate these hazards. \nContinuity of Business Plans are the next step and crucial to direct how to move forward and restore your organization. \nThis Webinar prepares organizations to handle emergencies by building All-Hazards and Continuity of Business Plans with provided templates.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/hazards/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
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SUMMARY:Online Safety & Digital Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO LATER DATE\nThe Jewish Federation is hosting an evening of discussion about cybersecurity awareness for younger students and their families with Felicia Trovato\, Community Outreach Specialist\, FBI Pittsburgh. \nJoin a discussion with FBI Pittsburgh about online safety for students in grades 5 through 9. \nRegistration is required. \nTopics Covered \n\nOnline Safety & Situation Awareness\nCyberbullying Awareness\nTrusted Adults & Seeking Help\nDigital Footprint & Permanence\nText Message Etiquette\nSocial Engineering Awareness\n\nThank You to Our Sponsor
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/cybersecurity-apr/
LOCATION:Community Day School\, 6424 Forward Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
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CREATED:20250124T180906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T220207Z
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SUMMARY:State Security Grant Workshop for Faith-Based Organizations
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Security team invites nonprofits and faith communities to a workshop on applying for the FY26 the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Nonprofit Security Grant Fund. This grant supports organizations serving individuals at risk of hate crimes. We’ll cover grant guidelines\, security assessments\, threat documentation\, budgeting\, narrative writing and implementation. \n 
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/state-security-grant-workshop-for-faith-based-organizations/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, 2000 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T210000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.\n\nFeel empowered on campus with this class that teaches:\n\nThe mind of the active shooter-predator vs. prey\nSituational awareness and survival mindset\nBasic self-defense techniques and weapons awareness and disarming techniques\nReality based training\n\nLed by Dave Wright from Wrights Gym. Geared for college students but open to everyone. \nMADE POSSIBLE BY LEE AND LISA OLEINICK.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/catt-march-2025/
LOCATION:Hillel JUC\, 4607 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, 15213
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T035849
CREATED:20250107T172438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T214628Z
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SUMMARY:Dave Wright Defensive Tactics Training
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.\nFeel empowered as you return to campus with this class that teaches:\n\nSituational awareness and survival mindset\nBasic self-defense techniques and weapons awareness and disarming techniques\nReality based training.\n\nLed by Dave Wright from Wrights Gym. Geared for college students but open to everyone. \nMADE POSSIBLE BY LEE AND LISA OLEINICK.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/catt-jan/
LOCATION:Hillel JUC\, 4607 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, 15213
CATEGORIES:Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T035849
CREATED:20250107T172221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172221Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)
DESCRIPTION:Feel empowered as you return to campus with this class that teaches:\n\nSituational awareness and survival mindset\nBasic self-defense techniques and weapons awareness and disarming techniques\nReality based training.\n\nLed by Dave Wright from Wrights Gym.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/catt-august/
LOCATION:Community Day School\, 6424 Forward Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Day School,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T210000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. The next session will occur August 7.\n\nFeel empowered as you return to campus with this class that teaches:\n\nSituational awareness and survival mindset\nBasic self-defense techniques and weapons awareness and disarming techniques\nReality based training.\n\nLed by Dave Wright from Wrights Gym.
URL:https://jewishpgh.org/event/catt-july-25/
LOCATION:JCC Squirrel Hill\, 5738 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Fagan":MAILTO:efagan@jfedpgh.org
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