refugees
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
Messages of support at World Refugee Day (Photo courtesy of JFCS)
June 22, 2022, 2:36 pm
Pittsburghers celebrate World Refugee Day
Dozens of performers and speakers shared the importance of accepting refugees into Pittsburgh’s communities. There was also lots of dancing, food and arts and crafts.
By Ethan Beck
JFCS signage (Photo provided by JFCS)
May 4, 2022, 12:23 pm
Berkman family grant to help JFCS care for refugees
$300,000 was donated in honor of Hyman and Sarah Berkman, who were refugees to the United States from Lithuania.
Jill Shames marks the beginning of Shabbat while volunteering in Moldova. Photo courtesy of United Hatzalah Operation Orange Wings
April 8, 2022, 5:12 pm
Former Pittsburgher welcomed Ukrainian refugees to Moldova
Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Jill Shames traveled to eastern Europe to offer care
By Adam Reinherz
Italian Antonio and Ukrainian Miroslav (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Barbara Aiello)
April 7, 2022, 12:40 pm
How a tiny Italian village brought 14 mothers and children to safety and peace
In Esther's Name: The Ukrainian Refugee Project
By Rabbi Barbara Aiello
Pittsburgh and Israeli youth congregate outside a park in Israel. Photo courtesy of Tadao Tomokiyo
April 6, 2022, 5:56 pm
Pittsburgh teens volunteer in Israel, meet Ukrainian refugees and Israeli youth
Classrooms Without Borders cohort visits Children's Village, develops friendships and greater appreciation for home
By Adam Reinherz
Henry Posner III, second from left, joins RDC-D staff and helpers on March 12. Photo courtesy of Henry Posner III
March 28, 2022, 3:13 pm
Pittsburgher’s train — and rabbinical students — shepherd Ukrainians to safety
In light of Jewish history, there's a dramatic backdrop to what's occurring on German platforms. For the moment, all Henry Posner III sees is the task ahead.
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Don Komarechka via Flickr
March 24, 2022, 2:20 pm
JFCS clarifies Ukrainian immigration protocols
3.6 million people have fled Ukraine since February 24. Pittsburghers want to help. Because of US immigration law, however, local resettlement experts aren't expecting any immediate arrivals.
By Adam Reinherz
Photo of Ukranian children fleeing taken by Mirek Pruchnicki in Przemyśl, Poland on February 27, 2022. Photo via https://www.flickr.com/photos/mirekpruchnicki/51913859595/
March 11, 2022, 4:32 pm
Pittsburghers ready to welcome fleeing Ukrainians, but quick entry to US remains unlikely
More than 2 million people have fled Ukraine since February 24. Given U.S. immigration law, attorneys and experts aren't expecting Ukrainians to arrive here anytime soon.
By Adam Reinherz
Ukrainian refugees enjoy a meal at the Agudath Israel synagogue in Chisinau, Moldova. (Jacob Judah)
March 7, 2022, 3:34 pm
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees have landed in Israel. Thousands more could follow.
About 90 orphans between the ages of 2 to 12 were among the new immigrants.
By Shira Hanau
Art student Yustyna Omelian of Lviv came with her boyfriend’s family. He stayed behind to fight. (Toby Alexrod)
March 3, 2022, 12:16 pm
Inside the Jewish response to the mounting refugee crisis in Poland
Long bus rides, temporary shelters and lots of phone calls.
By Toby Axelrod
Alphie Doller and Esther Hilsabeck (Photo by Dave Offord)
November 29, 2021, 11:58 am
Young friends help refugees with bake sale proceeds
"This is an example of why it is so important to help kids understand how they can help others and give them opportunities to get involved. Kids can really make a big impact.”
By Justin Vellucci
Airplane arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport with Afghan families aboard; JFCS had just four hours notice (Photo courtesy of Allie Reefer/JFCS)
October 18, 2021, 3:18 pm
Refugees from Afghanistan among dozens recently resettled by JFCS
JFCS has been called upon to resettle 320 refugees in Pittsburgh by next summer. The agency has been "inundated with calls to help.”
By Justin Vellucci
A dance for newly resettled Russian Jewish immigrants in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Lou Malkin, Vinard Studios, via Rauh Jewish Archives)
June 15, 2021, 8:47 am
With help from JFCS, refugees’ American dream became reality
Jews escaping antisemitism and persecution decades ago are thriving now in Pittsburgh.
By Justin Vellucci
Silhouette of refugees walking in a row. Photo by AndreyPopov via iStock
May 4, 2021, 10:33 am
New venue, same mission for JFCS citizenship clinic
Efforts ensure refugee story didn't end decades ago
By Adam Reinherz
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