The Jewish Encyclopedia
of Western Pennsylvania
A project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center
“Rabbi Remembers…,” by Phyllis Posy. Article describing the activities of Rabbi Leib Heber to support Jewish people with intellectual disabilities living at state-run institutions in Western Pennsylvania. Describes nature of advocacy. Provides estimates of Jewish population at Ebensburg Center, Cresson State Hospital, Polk Center, Torrance State Hospital, Warren State Hospital, Dixmont State Hospital, and Western Center.