Three people, all survivors of a devastating gun violence event, recently took their own lives. This tragic news reignites sadness and heartbreak for all those who have experienced similar violent events: survivors, family and friends of the lost, people whose “it can’t happen here” innocence has been shattered. People like…Read More
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Israel Trauma Coalition returns to Pittsburgh
[caption id="attachment_4937" align="alignleft" width="417"] Site of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill where a shooting took 11 lives. Photo taken on October 31, 2018[/caption] Within hours of the October 27th attack, the team from the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC) was already on a plane to Pittsburgh. Contacting JFCS…Read More
JFCS continues to provide Community Counseling
The JFCS March 2019 Community Counseling Schedule is now available. These sessions are free and open to anyone in the community who needs help. They will be held at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) at 5738 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill, 15217. How to reduce stress in difficult times - Mar…Read More
April 2019 Updates: We are here to support you, your family and the community
Check back for our April and May schedules:Read More