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Rendering created by pH7 Architects, provided by the JAA.
September 19, 2024, 9:06 pm
JAA announces plans for urban senior village at former Charles Morris site
“We will be seen and recognized as a premier provider of services,” she said.
By David Rullo
Drone shot of the JAA campus Image provided by the Jewish Association on Aging.
September 11, 2023, 12:07 pm
JAA, Yeshiva Schools create an unusual shidduch
“Our building has life again”
By David Rullo
Photo by sabinevanerp via Pixabay
September 7, 2023, 9:33 am
Community organizations must have our support to thrive
If the Pittsburgh Jewish community wants to maintain its viability, its members and its foundations must support its Jewish institutions
A JAA's resident's hands (Photo by Josh Franzos)
August 30, 2023, 10:02 am
JAA remains committed to Jewish values, even during times of change
In making this decision, we are committed to providing quality kosher meals.
By Louis Plung and Mary Anne Foley
During a recent meeting, Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld articulates the Vaad’s position concerning a decision by the JAA to offer non-kosher meals at Weinberg Terrace. Photo by David Rullo
August 24, 2023, 5:27 pm
Community members voice concern over JAA’s new non-kosher food option
“We’ve been working with them... to do the best we can to maintain whatever we possibly can that they will agree upon." — Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld
By David Rullo
Residents at Weinberg Terrace (Photo by Jim Busis)
August 16, 2023, 10:17 am
JAA to offer non-kosher meal option at Weinberg Terrace, AHAVA Memory Care
The organization’s Jewish identity and faith-based values are still at the heart of JAA’s mission, its board chair said.
By David Rullo
Drone shot of the JAA campus Image provided by the Jewish Association on Aging.
November 2, 2022, 8:09 am
Fear in the face of progress
Like Charles Morris and The Jewish Home for the Aged of bygone years, Weinberg Village will become a footnote in family histories.
By Ted Goleman
Drone shot of the JAA campus Image provided by the Jewish Association on Aging.
October 10, 2022, 11:30 am
JAA plans urban senior village on Browns Hill Road property
Agency will close Weinberg Village by end of year
By David Rullo
Scott and Rani Wedner reunited with Scott's mother, Eleanor, after a year of physical separation. Photo provided by JAA.
April 27, 2021, 10:52 am
JAA families thrilled to be reunited after COVID-19 vaccinations
" Being able to hold my mother’s hand for the first time in a year was emotional.”
By David Rullo
Pittsburghers are ready to roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine Photo by Skarie20/iStockphoto.com
December 22, 2020, 10:07 am
Jewish Pittsburgh prepares for COVID-19 vaccinations
“Knowing vaccinations are on the horizon gives us hope that there will finally be relief from some of the stress and heartache related to the pandemic.”
By David Rullo
Rabbi Dovid Small (Photo provided by the JAA)
October 7, 2020, 12:30 pm
JAA welcomes Rabbi Dovid Small as new director of pastoral care
Small formerly served as hospital chaplain at UPMC Presbyterian and Montefiore Hospitals.
By David Rullo
The New Riverview (Photo courtesy of The New Riverview)
October 5, 2020, 2:49 pm
It’s all new at Riverview: 18-month renovation complete
The two 56-year-old buildings now have new flooring, windows, appliances, cabinetry, fixtures, HVAC and landscaping.
By Kayla Steinberg
Rabbi Eli Seidman on New Year's Eve at the JAA (Photo provided by the JAA)
September 25, 2020, 12:43 pm
After 25 years, Rabbi Eli Seidman retires from JAA
Debbie Winn-Horvitz: "No one was better suited for the job."
By Justin Vellucci
CNA Stacey Barnette and 102-year-old Toni enjoy lunch together. Photo courtesy of Jewish Association on Aging.
September 9, 2020, 5:17 pm
JAA plans for phased reopening
JAA enacted Step 1 on Sept. 8, allowing the resumption of communal dining and social activities among five or fewer residents with safety protocols in place.
Rabbi Eli Seidman blows a shofar outfitted with a surgical mask. Photo provided by JAA.
September 9, 2020, 11:06 am
JAA prepares for High Holidays
Celebrations go on with the theme "the same but different"
By David Rullo
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