Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
CRC representatives are headed to Harrisburg to meet with legislators and state officials. (Photo by Kumar Appaiah, licensed as CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr)
Advocacy
Pittsburgh faith communities join forces for advocacy day in Harrisburg
By Adam Reinherz
‘Protecting religious freedom, opposing hate, and fostering civil society are priorities that are shared across faiths, nations and communities throughout Pennsylvania’
CRC representatives are headed to Harrisburg to meet with legislators and state officials. (Photo by Kumar Appaiah, licensed as CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr)
September 22, 2026, 1:36 pm
Pittsburgh faith communities join forces for advocacy day in Harrisburg
'Protecting religious freedom, opposing hate, and fostering civil society are priorities that are shared across faiths, nations and communities throughout Pennsylvania'
By Adam Reinherz
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 18, 2026, 9:10 am
Diskin Fund grant to support JCC dance programs
“This investment in the JCC Dance program reflects the very purpose of the Fund: supporting arts organizations that enrich lives and strengthen our community.”
By Toby Tabachnick
A CRC initiative seeks to develop future communal leaders. (Photo by Xhemi Photo via Pexels)
September 10, 2026, 10:24 pm
Vision CRC seeks to connect and empower next generation of community leaders
'We live in a hyper-polarized society and we're in a moment where we need leadership, especially young adult leadership'
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by Lacheev, iStock)
September 8, 2026, 3:01 pm
As High Holidays approach, Pittsburgh expands security training and preparedness
“For civilian training, it’s some of the best I’ve ever seen,” he said.
By David Rullo
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 1, 2026, 3:28 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish Federation reports strongest fundraising year in its history
Federation raised $80 million in overall resource development for fiscal year 2026.
By Toby Tabachnick
Hannah Zusmanowitz fosters connections and community for young Jewish adults in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Zusmanowitz)
July 31, 2026, 1:00 am
Getting to know: Hannah Zusmanowitz
'The Jewish community is where I found my home, and where I found my people and my family. I just want everyone to be able to experience that'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo from Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein's recent trip to Eastern Europe. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Finkelstein)
July 29, 2026, 10:44 am
Six thousand miles from Pittsburgh, I kept running into Pittsburgh
I went to see where our Federation’s dollars actually land. What I found, again and again, was Pittsburgh’s fingerprints.
By Jeffrey Finkelstein
Program organizers hope that a beer and conversation will bring communities closer. (Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels)
July 17, 2026, 3:40 pm
Interfaith beer hopes to bring a blessing
'We really want to bring these communities together. There’s so much common ground'
By Adam Reinherz
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 9, 2026, 5:29 pm
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
By Toby Tabachnick
Journalist Jacki Karsh talks with Rabbi Danny Schiff at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Heart of Philanthropy event for Lev Society. (Photo provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
June 17, 2026, 11:01 am
In Pittsburgh, Jacki Karsh touts journalism fellowship combating antisemitism
Journalist creates Karsh Fellowship with husband in wake of Oct. 7
By David Rullo
Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein addressed the Sydney Jewish community during a three-day mission six months after the Bondi Beach shooting. (Photo provided by Jeff Finkelstein)
June 9, 2026, 10:01 am
Pittsburgh representatives visit Bondi Beach 6 months after terror attack
“All you want is never again,” she said. “Never again should any family have to go through this kind of trauma and tragedy.”
By David Rullo
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
Influencer and cookbook author Melinda Strauss is coming to Pittsburgh. (Photo by Helena Lopes via Pexels)
May 26, 2026, 3:20 pm
‘Eat Jewish’ author and influencer Melinda Strauss coming to Pittsburgh
'The one thing about me is I never know what's next, and I kind of like it'
By Adam Reinherz
In Student to Student, sophomore through seniors talk to their peers about Judaism. (Photo by Krisi Foster)
May 19, 2026, 2:34 pm
Federation brings Student to Student to Pittsburgh
The program is now in 47 communities across the United States and two Canadian provinces.
By David Rullo
Cheesecake, study and community are the ultimate ingredients. (Photo by Yulia Oliinychenko via Pexels)
May 6, 2026, 6:01 pm
Study, eat, repeat: Tikkun Leil Shavuot returns for night of communal learning and cheesecake
Program attracts hundreds each year because it 'bespeaks the nature of the Pittsburgh Jewish community and its cooperative style'
By Adam Reinherz
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