Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city that has the feel of a small town coupled with big-city amenities. It is consistently ranked by national surveys as one of the most livable cities in the US. The communities of Squirrel Hill (literally Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood) and Greenfield have been the urban-based center of Jewish life in the city for over 80 years.

Known for “eds and meds,” Pittsburgh’s academic and medical communities have brought people in from all over the world for years, and the city has become a tech-engineering hub in recent years as well. Top universities such as Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh are just minutes from the Jewish community, as are many world-class hospitals. Major corporations like Google, Heinz, BNY Mellon, PNC, and others have homes here creating a robust job market.

As of 2024, Pittsburgh has over 1,800 tech companies employing more than 86,000 people! The city's rich industrial heritage is blended seamlessly with cutting-edge innovation, creating a vibe where startups can thrive.

Pittsburgh’s quality of life is excellent. The city itself has 4 parks within its borders with hiking, biking, playgrounds and wooded areas and meadows (3 of them surround Squirrel Hill itself), and state parks are close by. It boasts numerous world class museums, botanic gardens and a conservatory, a symphony and an opera, zoo and aquarium, and many more family-friendly amenities. And of course we cannot forget Pittsburgh's championship winning sports teams for you to cheer on.

Pittsburgh International Airport allows access to cities all over the world. Driving, Pittsburgh is two hours from Cleveland, four hours from Baltimore and Washington DC, five hours from Toronto and Detroit, and six hours to New York City.

Jewish life is thriving here, with Jewish day schools, numerous shuls, kosher food availability, men and women’s mikvaot, and eruv covering several neighborhoods. Youth have access to NCSY, Bnei Akiva, Friendship Circle, the JCC, and other organizations to encourage connection. People of all ages have choices for programs all over the city, with educational and volunteering opportunities at every turn.