Please Be Aware
Community Security Service (CSS) is now active in Pittsburgh. On Sunday, November 8, 2026, CSS finished training a security team at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Founded in 2007, CSS trains synagogue security teams free of charge. It operates in more than 30 markets across the United States and more than 7,000 of its volunteers stand a security shift for their organizations every week. If you’re interested in joining the CSS program, please contact your Federation security team. Read more on CSS in Pittsburgh cbsnews.com.
Dozens of masked bikers who protested Jewish owned business in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary, were drowned out by a much larger crowd of counterprotesters. The boycott targeted restaurants run by Jewish Americans in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Protesters came face to face with a large crowd that turned out to support the businesses. Read more on nypost.com.
On Wednesday, November 18 at Community Day School there will be a presentation from Pennsylvania state police on Roblox Safety and Online Predators. This is an in-person session and will help parents and community members better understand the online environments children are using today with a focus on the dangers of Roblox. This free program starts at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM. No registration required. More information online.
So far in 2026 we have logged 260 incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 278 at this time last year. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
