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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
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Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
By David Rullo
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh representatives and other Jewish Pittsburghers during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Rick Wice)
June 2, 2026, 9:47 am
Meeting with senators, Pittsburgh Federation lobbies for increased security funding
“Despite a deteriorating political climate, I’m always proud to stand with the community and affirm my unbreakable commitment to Israel,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
April 22, 2026, 2:41 pm
Federation approves $1M in Community Priority Grants
20 local organizations were awarded grants focusing “on strengthening teen mental health, engaging young adults and addressing antisemitism.”
By Toby Tabachnick
(Photo by mirsad sarajlic, courtesy of iStock.com)
March 12, 2026, 2:45 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish organizations awarded more than $1.7 million security grants
Funding comes from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
By David Rullo
Steps in Carnegie Mellon University campus in Qatar. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
February 3, 2026, 11:31 am
CMU’s relationship with Qatar examined in federal lawsuit
"Qatar and its affiliates could be a source of antisemitic influence upon CMU."
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
February 28, 2025, 3:18 pm
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh awards over $500,000 in community grants
“I’m proud to say that we are doing that by supporting these important initiatives that not only address antisemitism but also strengthen Jewish identity and community."
By David Rullo
JFCS signage (Photo provided by JFCS)
December 3, 2024, 11:14 am
Jewish agencies worried about Allegheny County Council’s proposed budget cuts
“If the county executive’s proposal doesn’t go through, we’ll see many of the agencies with whom we collaborate have to make some tough decisions,” Golin said.
By David Rullo
Sen. Bob Casey announces $1 million in federal funding for the Tree of Life. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 28, 2024, 2:16 pm
Tree of Life secures $1 million in federal funding for K-12 education
“It is through elementary school children that attitudes can be transformed to develop a respect and appreciation for all people."
By David Rullo
Maggie Feinstein (left), State Rep. Dan Frankel, steering committee members Andrea Wedner and Carol Black and JCC President and CEO Jason Kunzman. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 8, 2024, 1:53 pm
10.27 Healing Partnership secures state funding
“This space is no stranger to evolving with community need,” JCC President and CEO Jason Kunzman said.
By David Rullo
Shinshinim coordinator Risa Kelemer and Shinshinim Bar Zeevi, Shahar Kurland and Michal Dekel enjoy some Israeli dancing. Photo by Joshua Franzos
May 12, 2023, 2:25 pm
Federation shifts allocations strategy, focusing on community priorities and collaboration
Stakeholder-driven plan includes new mission of cultivating resources, connecting people and collaborating across community to 'live and fulfill Jewish values'
By Adam Reinherz
The Iron Dome system used to intercept rockets in Israel. (Photo from Wikimedia Commons)
October 1, 2021, 9:06 am
The immorality of Democratic ‘progressives’ targeting Iron Dome
Those U.S. legislators doing their utmost to deprive Israel of its protection are attempting to abandon Israelis to that deadly fire.
By David Horovitz
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
July 8, 2020, 9:53 am
Religious fairness in private school funding
Supreme Court gives victory to religious advocacy organizations
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 6, 2020, 3:23 pm
Federation disburses additional funding to local groups
$775,875 in total dollars disbursed to community
By Toby Tabachnick
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