Aleph Institute - In-Prison Support Programs for the Jewish Community
5804 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
All Jewish inmates are welcome as members of Aleph, regardless of
background, affiliation, and level of observance.
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Service/site visit hours vary.
Call or visit the website.
Services provided free of charge.
PA
Description
Ensures that a Rabbi visits each prison every two weeks to make sure that the Jews incarcerated at these facilities are given their rights to religious services, including anything from kosher meals to menorahs during Chanukah. Provides for observance of holidays and other religious activities.
What's Here
Providing organization
Aleph Institute
Provides reentry services and supportive programming for members of the Jewish community who are currently incarcerated or recently released.