Advocacy
Participants in Consultation on Conscience, RAC’s social justice gathering, meet outside Sen. John Fetterman’s office in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Susan Friedberg Kalson)
December 22, 2025, 10:12 am
Socially conscious and in person, Pittsburghers join first RAC gathering since pandemic
'We have a right to be in serious conversations about policy, and we have a right to advocate for policy based on the values we hold dear'
By Adam Reinherz
Alex Geht, founder of Testa-Seat and a 412 Ability Tech board member, speaks during the Dec. 6 program. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
December 11, 2024, 8:12 am
412 Ability Tech closes year by featuring local disability services and bolstering innovation
With CLASS tour and meetup, organization strives to make Pittsburgh 'most accommodating and empowering city for individuals with disabilities'
By Adam Reinherz
Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Jill Beck (Photo courtesy of Elect Jill Beck)
December 2, 2024, 10:03 am
The future of Jewish women and religious freedom explored in upcoming summit
“What we are advocating for is a genuinely inclusive American society, which is guaranteed in the Constitution.”
By Deborah Weisberg
Julie Paris. Photo courtesy of Julie Paris
March 13, 2023, 8:24 am
Julie Paris joins StandWithUs as Mid-Atlantic regional director
Local Israel advocate begins new role with Los Angeles-based non-partisan organization
By Adam Reinherz
Image by fumiko Inoue via iStock
January 14, 2022, 3:19 pm
JRS plans month of activities to celebrate inclusion
Opportunities to learn about issues facing people with disabilities, what barriers exist and best practices for disability inclusion in faith communities and daily life
By Adam Reinherz
Abby Rickin-Marks speaks during Teen Mental Health Awareness Day on May 23. Photo courtesy of Jewish Healthcare Foundation
May 28, 2021, 12:09 pm
Fox Chapel student raises awareness of teen mental health issues
Abby Rickin-Marks makes partnerships into proclamations
By Adam Reinherz
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