More than 5,200 Pittsburgh kids received free PJ Library Jewish books in the last 15 years
$76,800 in scholarship grants for first-time campers to attend summer camp
260 young adults gathered to connect at 20 events
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FEDERATION
...THAT'S
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More than 5,200 Pittsburgh kids received free PJ Library Jewish books in the last 15 years
$76,800 in scholarship grants for first-time campers to attend summer camp
260 young adults gathered to connect at 20 events
Vibrant Jewish Life
Your Federation nurtures a vibrant Jewish life in Pittsburgh by connecting people to meaningful experiences across every stage of life and supporting the institutions that serve them.
- PJ Library Free Jewish Children's Books
- One Happy Camper Summer Scholarship Grants
- Israel Travel Scholarship Grants
- Young Adult Social Events
$5 million in federal and state security grants secured by Federation grant writers
Almost 48,000 people received emergency training from the Federation Security Team
Federation installed and networked BluePoint Emergency Alert Systems in 33 Jewish buildings
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
$5 million in federal and state security grants secured by Federation grant writers
Almost 48,000 people received emergency training from the Federation Security Team
Federation installed and networked BluePoint Emergency Alert Systems in 33 Jewish buildings
Community Security
The Federation Security Team works tirelessly to ensure everyone in Jewish Pittsburgh can live, learn and worship with a deep sense of safety and peace of mind.
- BluePoint Emergency Alert Systems in 33 Jewish Buildings
- Virtual Block Watch Network in 15217
- Weekly Security Update Newsletter
- Free Self-Defence, First Responder and Active Threat Training
- Free Building Security Assessments
- 24/7 Incident Response
- License Plate Recognition Technology
$9 million emergency relief funds raised by the Pittsburgh community for critical needs in Israel following the October 7 attack
$250,000 annual infusion of funds to Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak near Gaza to help recover and rebuild
$20,000 support for 8 Pittsburgh area doctors to volunteer in Israeli hospitals after October 7
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
$9 million emergency relief funds raised by the Pittsburgh community for critical needs in Israel following the October 7 attack
$250,000 annual infusion of funds to Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak near Gaza to help recover and rebuild
$20,000 support for 8 Pittsburgh area doctors to volunteer in Israeli hospitals after October 7
Support for Israel
Since October 7, 2023, the Pittsburgh Jewish community has responded to the urgent needs of the Israeli society devasted by the attack. This response builds on Federation's long-standing legacy of investing in transformative programs across Israel, from youth empowerment and disability inclusion to food security, education and shared society initiatives.
- Emergency medical equipment, food rescue and mental health therapy
- Resiliance funding for Kibbutz Nir Yitzchak near Gaza to rebuild through Communities2Gether
- Renovating bomb shelters, wildfire prevention measures and providing power generators for Pittsburgh's partnership region in Karmiel/Misgav
- Academic success support for Ethiopian youth
- Biligual coexistence Hebrew/Arabic schools
- New immigrant absorption centers
- Independent living for people with disabilities
- Peer mentoring for disadvantaged Israei youth
Helped defeat 2 BDS referendum petitions in coordination with partners and volunteers
Hosted more than 1,300 people to attend the one-year commemoration of the October 7 attack
More than 400 people attended the interfaith Sharaka event to discuss peace and coexistence
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
Helped defeat 2 BDS referendum petitions in coordination with partners and volunteers
Hosted more than 1,300 people to attend the one-year commemoration of the October 7 attack
More than 400 people attended the interfaith Sharaka event to discuss peace and coexistence
Community Relations
Your Jewish Federation believes that cultivating meaningful relationships through interfaith dialogue, advocacy with elected leaders and solidarity with other groups deepens our collective strength and enriches the fabric of Jewish life.
- Community-wide gatherings to show solidarity with Israel
- Advocate for Jewish concerns with elected officials
- Mobilize efforts to oppose anti-Israel initiatives
- Partner with interfaith and multicultural organizations to promote peaceful coexistence and mutual respect across communities
- Support marginalized groups through advocacy and coalition-building to strengthen shared legitimacy and social harmony
More than $3.46 million tuition support for day schools through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program
477 K-12 students received tuition scholarships to attend Jewish day schools
131 Pre-K students received scholarships to attend Jewish early childhood centers
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FEDERATION
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
More than $3.46 million tuition support for day schools through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program
477 K-12 students received tuition scholarships to attend Jewish day schools
131 Pre-K students received scholarships to attend Jewish early childhood centers
Jewish Education
Your Federation is proud to help make Jewish education an affordable choice for over 1,800 students attending Jewish day schools and part-time Jewish education programs, as well as 745 children ages 0 to 5 in Jewish early childhood centers. A plethora of local options are accessible thanks to funds raised by the Federation through the Pennsylvania Educaiton Improvement Tax Credit program.
- Three local Jewish day schools
- Ten Jewish early childhood centers
- 13 part-time Jewish education programs
101 online classes offered in 2024-25 on topics of Jewish ethics to current events, halacha to history
101 online classes offered in 2024-25 on topics of Jewish ethics to current events, halacha to history
124 online archives offering hundreds of recorded classes to anyone seeking learning and inspiration
...THAT'S
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...THAT'S
FEDERATION
179 attorneys earned Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits through Jewish learning
101 online classes offered in 2024-25 on topics of Jewish ethics to current events, halacha to history
124 online archives offering hundreds of recorded classes to anyone seeking learning and inspiration
Adult Jewish Education
Pittsburgh is fortunate to learn with Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff, the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Community Scholar, whose expertise in Jewish eithics enriches minds across generations. Guided by the Federation’s belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit, his offerings span accessible classes, thought-provoking lectures and digital resources designed to inspire and engage.
- Year-round virtual and in-person courses
- Multi-session series on Jewish law, history, ethics and theology
- Accessible entry points into classical texts with modern relevance
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for ethics credits
- Jewish perspectives on democracy, civil disobedience, medical ethics and AI
- Timely explorations of Jewish identity, aging and societal challenges
- Insightful teachings on holidays, Jewish rituals, life cycles and values
- Extensive class recording archives
Supporting the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry which serves 2,750 community members
Enabling day schools and synagogues to provide Jewish education for over 1,800 students
Sustaining AgeWell Pittsburgh to reach 10,100 older adults and family caregivers in 2024-25
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
...THAT'S
FEDERATION
Supporting the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry which serves 2,750 community members
Enabling day schools and synagogues to provide Jewish education for over 1,800 students
Sustaining AgeWell Pittsburgh to reach 10,000 older adults and family caregivers in 2024-25
Critical Community Services
Your Federation is behind the scenes supporting many of the services that you and your neighbors rely on every day.
- AgeWell Pittsburgh
- Jewish Agency for Aging
- Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
- Squirrel Hill Food Bank
- 10.27 Healing Partnership
- Community Day School
- Hillel Academy
- Yeshiva Schools
- The Edward & Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center
- The Branch
