Antisemitism
Join Dr. Dean P. Bell, President and CEO of Spertus and Dr. Keren E. Fraiman, Dean and Chief Academic Officer from Spertus for an interactive workshop that will contextualize contemporary antisemitism and examine a range of approaches to addressing it. We will consider real-world case studies to help participants strengthen communication (especially during times of […]
Read MoreThe Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors approved $536,000 in grants to 15 organizations dedicated to addressing antisemitism and fostering engagement among Jewish young adults.
Read MoreParents, have you been hearing about the politically charged and divisive landscape at many colleges? Are you wondering how to talk to your teens about it? This three-part virtual series will empower parents with a framework to think through these times plus get a sense of what the contemporary college scene might be like for students. We […]
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This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. By Invite Only. This session, geared to Jewish youth professionals, will be divided into two parts: A presentation that clarifies the history and meaning of the three terms: Zionism, Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism. A discussion about how to engage the aforementioned issues – first for us […]
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Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian will speak at Rodef Shalom Congregation’s Levy Hall from 5:30-7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18. Dr. Nazarian, who serves as a member of the Anti-Defamation League’s national board of directors, was earlier this year the inaugural Gahl Hodges Burt Scholar at the American Academy in Berlin. She is an expert on […]
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What constitutes a hate crime? What happens in a federal investigation? What is local law enforcement’s role? How does the Jewish Federation collaborate with law enforcement? What can you do to be an informed and safe citizen? These questions and more will be addressed by speakers representing various law enforcement agencies in this community safety forum. Our goal is […]
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The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh 2024 Summer Teacher’s Workshop, held in partnership with Echoes & Reflection, is free of charge, and Act 48 credit hours will be available. It will be held in-person on Chatham University’s Shadyside campus, with courses led by Lynne Ravas, veteran educator, Generations Speaker, and Echoes & Reflections facilitator. Both days […]
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Classrooms Without Borders presents the Pittsburgh-area premiere of the feature film Irena’s Vow, based on the true story of Polish nurse Irena Gut Opdyke whose courage helped save Jewish lives in Nazi-occupied Poland. The event is in partnership with the Collaboratory Against Hate, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, and CMU’s International Film Festival. The screening […]
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Classrooms Without Borders, in partnership with the Lauri Ann West Community Center and Adat Shalom Synagogue, presents THE LEVYS OF MONTICELLO, a documentary film followed by a talk with Steven Pressman (Director & Producer) and Q&A. When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited! Join the National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section for an evening highlighting the future of reproductive justice in Western Pennsylvania and nationwide. Our keynote speaker is Kelsey Leigh, abortion advocate and co-founder of Pittsburgh Abortion Doulas, a local patient support nonprofit. We will gather for a wine and cheese at Emerald City, a recently-opened […]
Read MoreWe strongly condemn this vile act of hate that seeks to divide our community and spread fear.
Read MoreThe Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes the recent arrests of suspects allegedly responsible for the acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism targeting our office building, Chabad of Squirrel Hill, and several Jewish homes across Pittsburgh. These incidents are a stark reminder of the challenges facing the Jewish community amid a recent rise in antisemitic […]
Read MoreThe Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is greatly distressed by the attack early this morning on a Jewish University of Pittsburgh student.
Read MoreJewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh would like to thank Mayor Ed Gainey, City Controller Rachael Heisler and City Council for their unwavering support of the Jewish community and their condemnation of vandalism as a form of protest.
Read MoreThe Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is angered and disgusted by the acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism on our office building, Chabad of Squirrel Hill and at several Jewish homes this morning.
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Many speakers accused Israel of committing genocide, citing the International Court of Justice (ICJ), even though the ICJ has not ruled that Israel is committing genocide, nor did they rule that Israel should cease fire.
Read MoreWe at the Jewish Federation are angered and sickened by these repeated attacks but reinvigorated to combat the escalating wave of antisemitism in a community that previously experienced the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
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What won the Superbowl this past weekend for the Kansas City Chiefs? (Ignoring the question of the late holding call.) Was it the strong and strategic offense or was it the resilient and consistent defense? Of course, it’s both because football is played “on both sides of the field.” Is it the same with our […]
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No other organization in the Pittsburgh region does more for Jewish security than the Federation.
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