Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Pittsburgh

09/16/2025

https://jewishpgh.org/event/reverse-tashlich-2025/ Let's repair the world by cleaning our local waterways! Join CRC, YAD, Moishe Pod Pittsburgh, and Repair the Sea on Sunday September 28th for a waterway cleanup and a conversation on Judaism and environmental ethics. We’ll meet at a designated location at 10 AM for the cleanup, followed by coffee and a text study on environmentalism at 12:30 PM. Cleanup equipment will be provided, just RSVP and wear clothes that can get dirty!

Join CRC, YAD, Moishe Pod Pittsburgh, and Repair the Sea for a waterway cleanup and a conversation on Judaism and environmental ethics. We’ll meet at a designated location at 10 AM for the cleanup…

09/15/2025

As we mark the second year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, we will gather in solemn remembrance of the 1,200 lives lost, the 251 hostages taken and the countless families forever changed. Join us on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠. Registration is required. Register by 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 at jewishpgh.org/event/october-7-commemoration-2.

09/10/2025

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh welcomes today’s September 10, 2025 sentencing of Talya Lubit. Read our full statement at jewishpgh.org/statement-on-sentencing-of-talya-lubit

09/08/2025

The release of a video showing Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, the first since October 7, brings both concern and hope. Alon has been held hostage by Hamas for over 700 days in inhumane conditions. Read the full statement: jewishpgh.org/statement-from-the-jewish-federation-of-greater-pittsburgh-on-the-video-of-israeli-hostage-alon-ohel

08/28/2025

https://diopitt.org/news/statement-from-bishop-mark-eckman-on-the-mass-shooting-in-minneapolis?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdanBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqYsgl3SCL5MNCrma3KPVz6bgI35eNP7WKgHm80fKrwf9H5JJ4d_o-RDsrmN_aem_Op-KHseLg9ytfNVbL2VFrw We stand in solidarity with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh following the recent school shooting in Minneapolis

We are devastated by the horrific violence that shattered what should have been a holy moment of grace at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where children had gathered for a back-to-school Mass.

08/27/2025

Joint Statement by JCRC, Minneapolis Jewish Federation and St. Paul Jewish Federation on the shooting that occurred today.

“Anyone who destroys a single life, destroys an entire world.”
Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5

Grief and sorrow have descended upon our hearts after the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. We pray for the victims and their families and send loving care to all the first responders and to our dear friends in Minnesota’s Catholic community.
https://minndakjcrc.org/news/in-grief-and-solidarity-with-minnesotas-catholic-community/

07/21/2025

welcome the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reject a boycott of ADL (Anti-Defamation League) educational materials. Read our full statement:

Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors late Friday to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League)...

07/21/2025

In this powerful piece, former Federation Board Chair Dr. Barbara Burstin reflects on the long history of antisemitism in Pittsburgh and the importance of standing up—no matter where hate comes from. A timely and thoughtful read.

I have been asked to prepare a lecture (not too long!) for incoming Freshmen at the University of Pittsburgh on the history of antisemitism in the city...