Federation approves Community Campaign allocations, boosts security investment
“This year’s allocations reflect the reality of the moment.” — Jeffrey Finkelstein, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s board of directors announced its 2026-2027 allocations on July 9. The more than $7.4 million allocated is intended to “expand community security and sustain Jewish life, human services and humanitarian partnerships around the world,” according to Federation officials.
The allocations from the Community Campaign include an increase of $150,00 in funding for community security, bringing the Campaign’s annual security investment to $350,000. The increase will help fund the costs of expanded staffing and training “to meet rising demand for threat assessment.” The Federation’s community security staffing has grown to four full-time staff members.
“This year’s allocations reflect the reality of the moment,” said Jeffrey Finkelstein, president and CEO of the Federation, in a prepared statement. “Thanks to our donors’ generosity, we’re investing where it’s needed most, from expanding community security here in Pittsburgh to strengthening our partners around the world.”
Other Community Campaign allocations include:
Nearly $1.1 million to fund Jewish day schools, early childhood education and teen learning programs;
Nearly $1.4 million to support older adults and vulnerable community members through Jewish Family and Community Services, the Jewish Association on Aging, The Branch and other partner organizations;
More than $1.2 million to strengthen Jewish communal life, including the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish campus organizations and community-wide initiatives;
More than $2.6 million will support Israel and Jewish communities worldwide while strengthening Pittsburghers’ connection to Israel through travel and immersive experiences.
“These allocations are the product of a year of careful listening, observing and deliberate, thoughtful planning,” said Judi Kanal, chair of the Federation’s Planning and Impact Leadership Committee, in a prepared statement. “Every recommendation reflects priorities our community helped shape, and every dollar is aimed where it can, G-d willing, do the most good.” PJC
Toby Tabachnick can be reached at ttabachnick@pittsburghjewishchronicle.org.
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