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Volunteers stock shelves at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
May 15, 2024, 11:49 am
A field of hope in times of distress
We worry about our planet. We fear for the future of our country. And we fear for the future of Israel.
By Jordan Golin
Jesse Sharrard (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
April 1, 2024, 3:24 pm
Jesse Sharrard named new director of Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
“I think I’ve got a lot of compassion for people and their circumstances, their need to eat and their need to feed their families.”
By Justin Vellucci
Concluding IWP meeting (Screenshot courtesy of JFCS)
March 6, 2024, 11:49 am
JFCS program helps immigrants acclimate to Pittsburgh
IWP, a partnership between JFCS Career Services and Literacy Pittsburgh, has helped a growing number of immigrants strengthen their English skills and prepare for the workforce.
By Justin Vellucci
Starting with gentle inquiry avoids a rush to judgment. Photo by fizkes via iStock
November 6, 2023, 4:03 pm
Using the war in Israel as a teachable moment for children
Open-ended questions and judicious rhetoric are among ways of modeling 'that it’s OK to have feelings'
By Adam Reinherz
JFCS signage (Photo provided by JFCS)
September 5, 2023, 1:19 pm
JFCS, InnovatePGH and UPMC join forces to help underserved find health care jobs
The only requirement for the program is a high school diploma, or GED.
By Justin Vellucci
Image via iStock
August 28, 2023, 3:35 pm
Pittsburgh ‘transplants’ to be recognized for decades of community service
Marlene Silverman and Stefanie Small will be honored by Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh at annual meeting
By Adam Reinherz
Painted rocks left outside the Tree of Life building. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 30, 2023, 4:40 pm
Resources are available to ease trauma during synagogue shooting trial
Here is a listing of community resources available to those experiencing trauma, reactivation trauma or any additional difficulties as the trial begins and then concludes.
By Helen Fallon
Passover seder. Photo by Adam Baker via Flickr at flickr.com/photos/44124479650@N01/15383251
March 24, 2023, 6:03 pm
Local organizations offer food and resources for Passover
As community prepares for Passover, several organizations ready to help
By Adam Reinherz
Community members joined legal scholar David Harris and the 10.27 Healing Partnership in-person and online for a discussion about U.S. Law and Criminal Justice. Photos courtesy of 10.27 Healing Partnership
February 28, 2023, 9:42 am
Local agencies prepare community for trial of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
“There’s the old adage, ‘You control what you can and then you plan around what you can’t control,’” Feinstein said. “This is one of those things we can’t control.”
JFCS Pittsburgh CEO Jordan Golin speaks at the ceremonial groundbreaking. Photo by Adam Reinherz
December 7, 2022, 10:19 pm
Former Forward Lanes space will provide new home for JFCS’ UpStreet
Inside a former bowling alley, UpStreet seeks to welcome young adults
By Adam Reinherz
Congregation Dor Hadash welcomed a family from the Democratic Republic of Congo with a special door sign. Photo provided by Eve Wider.
November 21, 2022, 12:22 pm
Congregation Dor Hadash remains committed to helping refugees
“The opportunity to really work with an individual family to help them resettle was really exciting to a lot of people."
By David Rullo
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry shelves. Photo provided by Allie Reefer.
November 16, 2022, 9:23 am
How will you support your neighbors in need the day after Thanksgiving?
Please take Thanksgiving as a starting point. How will you support our neighbors the day after Thanksgiving?
By Jordan Golin
Alayne Lowenberger and Jordan Golin (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
November 3, 2022, 3:54 pm
After 28 years, Alayne Lowenberger retires from Jewish Scholarship Service
"It’s so fulfilling to see what a difference you can make.”
By Toby Tabachnick
Misaq Mohammadi interviews Mohammam Masoom Stanekzai, former Chief Peace Negotiator of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with Taliban Group. Photo provided by Misaq Mohammadi.
August 30, 2022, 10:55 am
One year later, Afghan refugee adjusts to life in America
"It’s like I have one eye laughing and the other is crying,”
By David Rullo
Evelin Yajaira Flores Ceren came to the United States as a child fleeing violence. JFCS helped her stay in the country. She’s an adult now, living in the country with her daughter Emely Tatiana Mejia Flores. Photo provided by JFCS.
August 9, 2022, 11:49 am
JFCS partners with local lawyers to help immigrants and refugees stay in US
“I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people.”
By David Rullo
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