Weinberg Terrace
Karen Gusky and other Pittsburgh Jewish community members have concerns about the JAA's new kosher policy. (Photo provided by Karen Gusky)
October 10, 2023, 12:17 pm
JAA’s new dining plan met with skepticism from some community members
“The Jewish community are the ones that gave money in the first place because Weinberg Terrace was a kosher place. … Why do I have to go to Cleveland or New York or Florida?”
By David Rullo
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
Mina Kavaler celebrates her birthday at Weinberg Terrace (Photo courtesy of Marti Fischer)
February 14, 2023, 1:52 pm
Beloved teacher and community stalwart Mina Kavaler has died at 94
“She cared deeply about people, cared deeply about her friends and cared deeply about her causes."
By Justin Vellucci
Jewish Association on Aging (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Association on Aging)
November 18, 2022, 3:30 pm
Former employee charged with stealing $60,000 from JAA
The JAA has taken steps to strengthen its internal controls, according to its board chair.
By Toby Tabachnick
Mina Kavaler at her retirement party at Weinberg Terrace (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Association on Aging)
January 10, 2022, 11:08 am
A ‘legend’ retires: Mina Kavaler caps 24 years at Weinberg Terrace
At 93, the popular receptionist leaves her post after a quarter of a century.
By Justin Vellucci
Squirrel Hill Health Center employees helped to test JAA staff for COVID-19 in May. Photo provided by JAA.
July 20, 2020, 12:09 pm
Two Weinberg Terrace residents test positive for COVID-19
Both are receiving treatment at an outside facility
By David Rullo
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