Community Relations Council
Sen. Bob Casey met with Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on Oct. 9. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 10, 2024, 1:42 pm
Sen. Bob Casey stresses support for Israel during ‘Coffee and Conversations’
Town hall continues a tradition of CRC interviewing political candidates
By David Rullo
Dylan Groff (Photo courtesy of Dylan Groff)
July 26, 2022, 3:49 pm
The Exit Interview: Dylan Groff
After a year-and-a-half at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Groff is heading back to school for law and public policy degrees.
By Ethan Beck
(Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay)
June 11, 2022, 10:00 pm
Jewish Federation partners with OneTable and Ratzon to celebrate Pride Month
“I was going to Jewish spaces and felt like I needed to leave my queerness at the door, but then going to queer spaces, I felt like I had to leave my Jewishness at the door."
By David Rullo
Summer Lee spoke at a forum organized by the CRC earlier this year Photo by Jim Busis.
April 5, 2022, 4:08 pm
Congressional hopeful Summer Lee meets Jewish voters
State Rep. welcomes Pittsburgh Jewish community to campaign headquarters for town hall style meeting
By David Rullo
Jerry Dickinson spoke at a forum organized by the CRC earlier this year. Photo by David Rullo.
March 25, 2022, 3:15 pm
Congressional hopeful Jerry Dickinson meets Jewish voters
Second Coffee and Conversation with Democratic hopefuls
By David Rullo
Steve Irwin spoke at a forum organized by the CRC earlier this year. Photo by Jim Busis.
March 24, 2022, 2:01 pm
Congressional hopeful Steve Irwin meets Jewish voters
First of three Coffee and Conversations with Democratic hopefuls.
By David Rullo
Student walks to school. Photo by seb_ra via iStock
August 12, 2021, 9:06 pm
Potential PPS start date conflicts with Rosh Hashanah
Day one of the school year is potentially day two of the Jewish new year
By Adam Reinherz
Mayor and mayoral candidate Bill Peduto. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
May 3, 2021, 9:48 am
Mayor and mayoral candidate Bill Peduto discusses candidacy with Jewish group
Potential third term, equity in Pittsburgh and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel discussed during Federation-hosted event
By Adam Reinherz
State Rep. and Pittsburgh Mayoral candidate Ed Gainey speaks with Federation's Laura Cherner. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
April 23, 2021, 5:29 pm
Mayoral candidate Ed Gainey seeks support of Jewish community
October 27, BDS, disparities in housing, policing and gender equity discussed during Federation-hosted event
By Adam Reinherz
The 412 Black Jewish Collaborative’s board of directors meets online. Screenshot provided by Esther Terry
February 8, 2021, 9:12 am
Work moves mostly online, but continues for 412 Black Jewish Collaborative
Meaningful conversation and action remain at heart of collaborative, but pandemic forces most efforts online
By Adam Reinherz
Bob Silverman addresses attendees during a 2018 meeting. Photo by David Bachman
October 19, 2020, 10:43 pm
Forum allows local groups to discuss COVID-19 responses
Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Council meeting features agency responses during pandemic
By Adam Reinherz
Laura Cherner, assistant director, Community Relations Council, waves to the crowd as she works to support Jewish community participants in the Pittsburgh Pride parade in early 2018. Photo courtesy of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
August 31, 2020, 6:01 pm
Laura Cherner promoted to CRC director
Community Relations Council assistant director Laura Cherner to replace Josh Sayles
By Adam Reinherz
The 412 Black Jewish Collaborative’s board of directors is striving to build relationships between the two communities. Photo provided by Josiah Gilliam.
June 15, 2020, 3:52 pm
412 Black Jewish Collaborative building bridges through relationships
“I see an ability for our group to come together as an alignment between potential allies because we are experiencing some similarities and being oppressed.”
By David Rullo
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
June 5, 2019, 1:36 pm
Pride 2019: We really are stronger together
Community Relations Council for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh reflects on Equality March
By Laura Cherner
February 8, 2019, 12:01 pm
Pittsburgh imam condemned for anti-Semitic remarks
Religious leader said Jews “make a mockery of their religion,” and “have all the money,” among other comments.
By Adam Reinherz
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