Jewish Residential Services
From left: Sharon Notovitz, Keely Chuba and Sharon Shapiro gather outside Morris Hall, a building supported by The Branch. Photo courtesy of Keely Chuba
September 21, 2023, 11:33 am
After 25 years at The Branch, Keely Chuba still ‘honored’ to serve community
'Keely is not only our longest-tenured employee, but she is also the most trusted by the people we serve'
By Adam Reinherz
Jan, Kenny Steinberg and Nancy Gale. Photo courtesy of Rebel Fox
November 12, 2022, 6:37 pm
JRS rebrands, extends work while maintaining Jewish roots
New name and logo signal simultaneous desire to hold the past and allow for broader future
By Adam Reinherz
August 31, 2022, 1:05 pm
JRS accepting nominations for Shore-Whitehill Award
Award celebrates those who are dedicated to disability inclusion in the Jewish community.
By Toby Tabachnick
Lexi and Cindy Vayonis. Photo courtesy of Cindy Vayonis
February 18, 2022, 5:16 pm
Shortage of care professionals poses crisis for families of those with disabilities
The inability to find help is exasperating, but advocates say change may come with a letter
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
Bob Whitehill presenting JFCS Board Chair Dr. Matthew A. Keller with the Shore-Whitehill Award for outstanding leadership in the cause of inclusion and disability rights. (Photo by Adam Flanagan)
July 23, 2021, 12:50 pm
Call for Shore-Whitehill Award nominations
Celebrating the Pittsburgh Jewish community’s champions of inclusion
Image by wildpixel via iStock
July 23, 2021, 11:21 am
Online platform promoting inclusion to launch in Pittsburgh thanks to JRS
Quarterly resource ConnectAbility seeks to offer new insight
By Adam Reinherz
After a year of mostly empty offices, Jewish institutions are preparing plans to return to in-person work. Photo by Martin Deutsch, courtesy of flickr.com
July 12, 2021, 12:57 pm
Back to the office: Jewish organizations take different approaches
“We wanted to give our staff the opportunity to really ease back into the office and give them the flexibility in this interim period to adjust. That’s really important.”
By David Rullo
David Wilf, left, Jeremy White and Michael Fox stand outside their new residence. Photo by Don Koch
May 10, 2021, 11:53 am
New Solomon House offers community for adults with disabilities
Local Jewish life continues for three residents
By Adam Reinherz
Disability advocate and inclusion expert Matan Koch shares thoughts during the Feb. 24 program. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
February 25, 2021, 1:39 pm
Disability advocate frames conversation about inclusion in Pittsburgh
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Jewish Residential Services welcome national expert Matan Koch
By Adam Reinherz
Clubhouse colleague sorts produce (Photo courtesy of Jewish Residential Services)
November 6, 2020, 2:11 pm
Clubhouse garden grows community
Sally and Howard Levin Family Clubhouse Garden is a bed of inclusion
By Adam Reinherz
Rendering of Seymoure and Corinne Krause Commons. File photo
June 25, 2020, 10:56 am
JRS joins others to offer free training series online
The free online series began June 23 and runs through August 11
By Adam Reinherz
From left: Chelsea Karp, Nancy Gale, Aaron Gorodzinsky, Lisa Lenhart, Congressman Mike Doyle and Rebecca Axelrod-Cooper. Photo courtesy of Nancy Gale
February 13, 2020, 12:56 pm
Jewish community focuses on disability awareness in February
JRS' Nancy Gale among those who traveled to the nation's capital.
By Adam Reinherz
Max Steinberg, left, Jason Baker and Kevin Ginsburg. Photo courtesy of JFCS
December 11, 2019, 9:13 pm
Three residents celebrate half a decade at Goldberg House
Jewish Residential Services staff share insights on CLAs, waivers and efforts toward greater inclusion.
By Adam Reinherz
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