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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
Go Vigilant provides real time alerts to help users remain situationally aware. (Photo provided by Ellie Pikula)
November 24, 2025, 2:41 pm
Security app Go Vigilant launches
The app was created with input from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's security team
By David Rullo
Jason Lando has been nominated to be Pittsburgh's next police chief by Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor. (Photo provided by Jason Lando)
November 24, 2025, 11:18 am
Incoming mayor’s top cop pick is a familiar face to Jewish Pittsburghers
“I wouldn’t leave where I am now if I wasn’t serious about coming home and being in it for the long haul,” he said.
By David Rullo
A man stares down at New York City as his airplane leaves. (Getty Images)
November 7, 2025, 1:41 pm
From Texas to Tel Aviv, invitations go out to Jews fleeing ‘Mamdani’s New York’
In Maryland, a new Jewish federation moved up its launch to capitalize on a threatened — but hardly guaranteed — exodus.
By Grace Gilson
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Secure Community Network are deeping their long standing relationship. (From left) Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Security Director Shawn Brokos, SCN National Director and Chief Executive Officer Michael Masters Federation Security Associate Erin Fagan and SCN's former National Security Director Brad Orsini. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 13, 2025, 9:44 am
Federation, SCN enhance community security with Embedded Analyst Program
“We have to make sure our finger is on the pulse and that’s what this analyst will provide us,” she said.
By David Rullo
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