Philanthropy
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
Philanthropy
Pittsburgh Jewish Federation reports strongest fundraising year in its history
By Toby Tabachnick
Federation raised $80 million in overall resource development for fiscal year 2026.
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
The Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life in Harissburg, Pennsylvania. (Google Streetview)
August 22, 2026, 9:51 pm
A Jewish federation had big plans for a community campus. Then the money ran out.
In Harrisburg, questions are mounting after the abrupt closure of a Campus for Jewish Life.
By Grace Gilson
Pittsburghers hear about ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village on Nov. 3. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 6, 2025, 11:25 pm
Rehabilitation village in Israel seeks Pittsburgh support
'I think everyone, if they really think about it, has the capacity to give something. And every little bit helps'
By Adam Reinherz
A classroom at the Darchei Torah Boys School in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York on May 16, 2018 (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
September 29, 2025, 12:52 pm
New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition
UJA-Federation launches $15 million, three-year pilot to ease costs for families and Jewish communal workers.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Mayor Maggie Stock presented Denny Offstein the key to the City of Butler, May 22, 2013, with Butler city police officers (Photo courtesy of Denny Offstein)
September 7, 2025, 9:12 pm
Bikes, K-9s and kindness: Denny Offstein’s quiet crusade to better Butler
Offstein leaves behind more than a business — he leaves a legacy of giving.
By Deborah Weisberg
Charles Bronfman speaks on the occasion of the 20th anniversary celebration of the $100,000 annual prize that bears his name, Sept. 25, 2024. (Claudio Papapietro)
August 6, 2025, 9:53 am
Major Diaspora philanthropists call on Netanyahu to end war and aid Gaza
The letter began circulating on Tuesday and had garnered more than 1,600 signatures by the afternoon.
By Grace Gilson
(Photo courtesy of Gustavo Fring via Pexels)
June 26, 2025, 1:52 pm
Why the charitable food assistance sector is more essential than ever
Hunger is not just about food, it’s about opportunity, health and dignity.
By Charla Irwin-Buncher
(Photo courtesy of _Bob_Dmyt_ua via Pixabay)
June 26, 2025, 12:46 pm
The transformative power of collaborative philanthropy
When we give together, we can do more, learn more and feel more deeply connected — to each other and to the causes we care about.
By Judy Greenwald Cohen
(Image courtesy of Pixabay)
June 26, 2025, 12:39 pm
The power of giving: Why Jewish philanthropy matters more than ever
In this moment, we must rely on one another because there is no one else. If we don’t support and protect our community, no one will.
By Brian Eglash
Under Leonard Lauder's leadership, Estée Lauder Companies would grow into a global empire with a portfolio that includes Clinique, La Mer, The Ordinary, MAC Cosmetics and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. (Estee Lauder Companies)
June 16, 2025, 2:24 pm
Leonard Lauder, who expanded family business into a cosmetics empire, dies at 92
As CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies, he generated a fortune that supported his philanthropy in the arts and his brother Ronald’s support for Jewish causes.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Cynthia Shapira and first lady of the commonwealth Lori Shapiro (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
June 1, 2025, 2:38 pm
Pennsylvania first lady Lori Shapiro addresses antisemitism and hope at JWF event
JWF’s annual meeting highlights Jewish resilience, service, and $170K in community grants.
By Toby Tabachnick
December 19, 2024, 10:05 am
Chronicle poll question
Did you donate to any organization that does work in Israel in 2024?
Tamar Shawah, left, Unistream CEO Ifat Bechor and Dvir Cohen visit Pittsburgh on Nov. 17. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 18, 2024, 3:50 pm
Parlor meeting introduces Pittsburghers to Unistream and talented Israeli youth
Israeli nonprofit comes to Pittsburgh seeking support
By Adam Reinherz
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 10, 2024, 11:55 am
Federation announces $13.6 million raised and $8 million in grants
$150,000 from the Israel Emergency Relief Fund has been granted to help Karmiel and Misgav combat forest fires that could break out as a result of rocket fire.
By Toby Tabachninck
Gisele Fetterman was the keynote speaker at the Jewish Women’s Foundation’s annual meeting. (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
June 7, 2024, 2:02 pm
Gisele Fetterman talks philanthropy at Jewish Women’s Foundation’s annual meeting
"I think remaining tender in a world that rewards the strong is a radical act of rebellion." — Gisele Fetterman
By Abigail Hakas
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