Parenting challenges come in many forms. If you are a parent of a child with special needs, however, common concerns take on a completely different dimension. Medical needs, adapting to school and other socials settings, continuing education, meaningful employment and independent life skills are just some of the concerns that…Read More
For local youth, a teachable moment and a chance to give back
"I definitely feel that it is important to help out the JCC, which provides many wonderful services for the Jewish community and many others. What I learned more than anything in my work was a lesson in professionalism." -- Ezra Isaacs, 19, of Squirrel Hill, who worked at the Jewish…Read More
Easing your child into the back-to-school routine
Taking the bus, meeting new teachers and classmates, studying, playing sports – kids may encounter all of these experiences as they head back to school. It’s an exciting time of the year, but all of the changes can also make children anxious, and not just kids who are starting school…Read More
The value of education: Central Scholarship awards $400k to local Jewish students
"For 32 years I was a teacher, so I value the importance of education. Not just for future employment but for the human beings it makes us." - Roz Sherman, former Allderdice High School history teacher and Central Scholarship & Loan Referral Service chairperson. The gift of education is something…Read More