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Survivor Audrey Glickman sounding the shofar outside of the Tree of Life building as a call to action. (Still provided by Trish Adlesic)
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‘We are in a time of biblical proportions’: Survivors of past shul attacks want Central Synagogue to know
By Benyamin Cohen
Audrey Glickman survived the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker was held hostage in his own sanctuary in 2022.
Survivor Audrey Glickman sounding the shofar outside of the Tree of Life building as a call to action. (Still provided by Trish Adlesic)
August 18, 2026, 2:51 pm
‘We are in a time of biblical proportions’: Survivors of past shul attacks want Central Synagogue to know
Audrey Glickman survived the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker was held hostage in his own sanctuary in 2022.
By Benyamin Cohen
August 4, 2026, 4:32 pm
Chronicle poll results: Political leaders’ criticism of Israel
We asked our readers if U.S. political leaders should consider the safety of Jews at home when choosing words critical of Israel. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
July 28, 2026, 8:53 pm
Chronicle poll question
Should U.S. political leaders consider the safety of Jews at home when choosing words critical of Israel?
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
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
Multiple people were killed, including an armed security guard, after two shooters entered the Islamic Center in San Diego, May 18, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
May 19, 2026, 10:12 am
Jewish groups denounce fatal shooting at San Diego mosque
The security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego was among three people killed there.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Maxim Kapytka/Pexels)
April 20, 2026, 1:12 pm
Senators push for $750 million in nonprofit security grants
"At a time of rising antisemitism and an escalating security crisis, demand continues to far outpace available funding." — Eric Fingerhut, JFNA president and CEO
By JNS
Julie Menin, speaker of the New York City Council, speaks at a press conference at City Hall ahead of a vote on a package of bills that fight hate, including antisemitism, March 26, 2026. (Credit: Will Alatriste/NYC Council.William Alatriste)
March 26, 2026, 4:53 pm
NYC Council approves buffer zones around houses of worships, schools
"The increase in hateful acts across the city is absolutely abhorrent, and we have to do something about it,” stated Julie Menin, the council speaker.
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
(Photo by mirsad sarajlic, courtesy of iStock.com)
March 12, 2026, 2:45 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish organizations awarded more than $1.7 million security grants
Funding comes from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
By David Rullo
The president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, gives the organization's first “State of the Jewish Union” address on Feb. 19, 2026. (Screenshot)
February 22, 2026, 5:36 pm
In JFNA’s first ‘State of the Jewish Union’ address, security and antisemitism loom large
“The state of the Jewish union in America is strong, but it is being tested,” said Eric Fingerhut, the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America.
By Grace Gilson
Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)
February 5, 2026, 12:09 pm
Fetterman, Grassley urge Treasury to implement whistleblower program to combat terror financing
Program “is a critical tool for America’s ongoing fight against terrorists, drug-traffickers and sanctioned state actors who are threats to our national security.”
By JNS
A security camera hangs across the street from the Park East Synagogue, in New York City. Jewish institutions are tightening security amid rising threats. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
February 5, 2026, 10:52 am
Jewish leaders concerned about unclear political conditions on federal security grants
After months of inquiries from Jewish groups and lawmakers, the federal government has yet to clarify whether immigration and DEI policies could affect synagogue security funding.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
(Photo by Blogtrepreneur, howtostartablogonline.net courtesy of flickr.com)
January 30, 2026, 3:15 pm
Federation teams with FBI to present seminar about online risks for kids
"We are seeing school shootings and mass shootings being conducted by individuals who have fallen prey to this solicitation online,” Brokos said.
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
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting, alongside Pete Hegseth, the U.S. secretary of war, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Dec. 2, 2025. (Credit: Daniel Torok/White House)
December 5, 2025, 1:19 pm
Hegseth risked operational security in Yemen strikes, Pentagon report finds
Inspector general: “If this information had fallen into the hands of U.S. adversaries, Houthi forces might have been able to counter U.S. forces ... .”
By JNS
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