Aleph Institute
Rabbi Moshe Mayir Vogel speaks during an Aleph Institute event. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Moshe Mayir Vogel)
May 16, 2024, 11:25 am
Aleph Institute symposium highlights compassion for the incarcerated
Program is reminder that people need a ‘Second Chance’
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
July 13, 2023, 10:03 am
Jewish prisoners inspired by video ‘sermonettes’
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel's short moral lessons combined with Torah study are broadcast on prison channels a few hours each week.
By Justin Vellucci
Rabbi Moishe Vogel stands inside in front of the new freezer and refrigeration units inside the new Shifra Shed. Photo by David Rullo.
August 1, 2022, 3:24 pm
Feeding those in need: New food storage shed is a game-changer for Project Shifra
"We’ve got people from every walk of life coming here. There is no stigma.”
By David Rullo
Inmates receive both seder plate and shelf-stable kosher meals from the Aleph Institute. Photo by David Rullo.
March 21, 2022, 4:42 pm
Aleph Institute set to resume in-person visits to Jewish prisoners
Prisoners who receive help from the Aleph Institute, and other similar organizations, know they aren’t alone, Vogel said.
By David Rullo
Anne Davis, Nechami Vogel and Mirel Vogel stand behind pallets of chicken and gefilte fish to be delivered for the holidays. Photo provided by Rabbi Moishe Vogel.
November 23, 2021, 10:16 am
Project Shifra: An unplanned safety net for Orthodox families
“This is community helping community,” Nechami Vogel said. “This is something I get to do and it’s one of my favorite parts of the week.”
By David Rullo
Rabbi Moishe Vogel at the Aleph Institute in Squirrel Hill Photo by Quinn Glabicki/PublicSource
September 3, 2021, 6:24 am
Pittsburgh Jewish leaders are handed frontline role in mental health
Despite little formal training, rabbis and faith leaders are often key resources in people’s struggles with mental health. ‘We must know our strengths and limits,’ the leaders say.
By David Rullo and Chris Hedlin
The Aleph Institute has provided calendars for Jewish inmates that includes holiday, inspirational essays and other useful information. Artwork provided by Aleph Institute.
March 22, 2021, 12:11 pm
Aleph Institute ensures those in prison aren’t forgotten on Passover
“We might be imprisoned,” Vogel stressed, “but we’re not enslaved.”
By David Rullo
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel has worked with chaplains for more than 30 years. Photo by Eliron Shkeidi
September 22, 2020, 11:26 am
A person cannot be ‘canceled’: Aleph Institute’s Rabbi Vogel on forgiveness
Vogel believes that anyone — inmates included — can do teshuva. So he views “cancel culture” as misguided.
By Kayla Steinberg
June 10, 2020, 2:02 pm
A plea on behalf of Brian Jordan Bartels, 20
Rehabilitation not retribution
By Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 15, 2019, 9:03 pm
Aleph Institute provides for more than prisoners’ spiritual needs
Jewish library available to prisoners
By David Rullo
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