The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh plays a central role in strengthening and uniting the community by supporting local Jewish organizations and advocating on their behalf. It raises essential funds to meet local needs and to support Israel, while also fostering connections with the wider Pittsburgh community. Through its programs and educational opportunities, the Federation serves as a bridge, ensuring that Jewish life in Pittsburgh remains vibrant, resilient, and inclusive.

Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) in Pittsburgh is a trusted social services agency dedicated to supporting individuals and families through every stage of life. With programs ranging from counseling and older adult support to a food pantry, critical needs assistance, and career services, JFCS provides compassionate care tailored to the community’s diverse needs. Its wide-reaching services ensure that people can find stability, resilience, and hope in times of challenge and transition.

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Pittsburgh serves as a vibrant social hub for the wider Jewish community, offering programs that bring people of all ages together. From fitness and wellness facilities to preschool, after-school, and teen programming, the JCC provides meaningful opportunities for connection and growth. It also supports older adults through engaging activities, ensuring that every generation can find community, enrichment, and belonging.

Friendship Circle fosters social inclusion and connection for individuals of all abilities through community-based programs. It also offers meaningful volunteer opportunities and leadership development for teens.

The JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry provides nutritious, fresh food to families in the 15217 zip code, including kosher options for those who need them. They also connect clients to supportive services like counseling and employment help to promote self-sufficiency.

At Our Giving Kitchen, we believe in the power of community and the joy of giving. Volunteers gather to prepare fresh, nutritious meals that are distributed to neighbors in need via our discreet and dignified storefront and partnering community organizations.

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh provides interest-free loans, up to $10,000, to individuals and families facing financial challenges, helping with needs such as emergency expenses, education, life-cycle events, and small business support. Their goal is to offer dignified, confidential assistance that empowers community members to achieve stability and move forward.

Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) — through its Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh — provides scholarships (grants) to Jewish high-school seniors and students in undergraduate, graduate, or technical school who live in certain Western Pennsylvania counties and demonstrate financial need.

Grants for fertility treatments (with no repayment) for Jewish people trying to grow their families.

Grants with no repayment to help Western PA Jewish Community with pressing expenses.

NCSY Central East region serves to connect, inspire, and empower Jewish teens with regular social events, Shabbatons, and outreach.

Bnei Akiva provides religious Zionist education and programs to Jewish Youth through Shabbat programming and special events.

Girls Inspired is social programming for girls only run through the Kollel of Pittsburgh.