Jewish community
Community members stand in solidarity with the hostages at a vigil in Squirrel Hill (Photo by Sandy Zell)
February 2, 2026, 4:16 pm
Jewish Pittsburghers react to return of final hostage, Ran Gvili, from Gaza
“I think the entire Jewish people have breathed a sign of relief.”
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandalized on July 29 2025. (Courtesy photo)
January 27, 2026, 10:05 am
Federation security director looks back on 2025 and ahead to 2026
312 antisemitic incidents occurred in 2025
By David Rullo
Jeremy Kazzaz speaks at a Pittsburgh City Council hearing in favor of legislation meant to blunt a referendum by Not On Our Dime. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 29, 2025, 10:05 am
Finding our political voice — and braving the consequences
The consequences of widespread belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories are well known to us, especially here in Pittsburgh.
By Majorie Manne and Meryl Ainsman
Members of the Aponte Ortiz family gather after arriving in Pittsburgh. JFCS is continuing to work with refugees and immigrants like the Aponte Ortiz family, despite a federal stop work order. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
November 25, 2024, 4:22 pm
After arriving from Colombia, family’s integration eased by local Jewish community
Immigration process brought Aponte Ortizes to Pittsburgh. Together with community, they're creating a home
By Adam Reinherz
Haliel Selig attended BBYO’s regional convention in 1988 at EKC. (Photo provided by Haliel Selig)
June 20, 2024, 10:04 am
BBYO’s impact continues a century after its founding
“It made me who I am as a Jew,” she said.
By David Rullo
Etna council approved a cease-fire resolution at their April meeting. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 29, 2024, 12:13 pm
Jewish community responds to Etna Council cease-fire resolution
“Why would you rush this? Why now would you rush something like this with no other voices?” she asked. “I became very concerned.”
By David Rullo
Panelists speak during the webinar. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
March 31, 2022, 9:17 pm
JFCS webinar offers Pittsburghers tools to safeguard children from abuse
Therapists and educators discuss child safeguarding strategies during JFCS webinar.
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish communities around Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania were affected by the terrorist attack.Map courtesy of Google
October 23, 2019, 3:07 pm
Tree of Life massacre revealed extended community
Jewish community united beyond three rivers
By David Rullo
October 2, 2019, 12:09 pm
Transnistria is a tiny, poor state in Eastern Europe.
The few Jews left there eye an escape.
By Cnaan Liphshiz JTA
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