Dor Hadash Congregation is committed to being accessible and inclusive so that all feel welcome and are able to participate. Here are some of the accommodations we offer:
Building
- The Rodef Shalom building where we meet is wheelchair accessible with exterior automatic door openers, and an inside elevator.
- We only meet in buildings that are wheelchair accessible where there are wheelchair accessible bathrooms.
- We only use bimahs that a wheelchair user can access, otherwise we use part of the floor that is at the same level as the rest of the congregation.
- The Rodef Shalom building where we usually meet is on or near multiple Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus lines.
- The Rodef Shalom parking lot has a number of designated accessible parking spots.
Services & Programming
- All of our congregational events are hybrid, with Zoom attendees being able to participate in our services, including leading services.
- All of our events have automated closed captions on Zoom. Our High Holiday services are closed captioned by a human on Zoom.
- We have a mask-only section at our services so that immunocompromised people are safer attending in person.
- Masks are available for attendees who forget to bring their own.
- Large print Siddurim are available on the book cart.
- We have a “Torah-nator”- a modified rollator to permit congregants to have the honor of processing with the Torah scroll without carrying it.
Food
- Food is labeled with the ingredients/allergens.
- Gluten-free options are available each oneg.
If you need additional accommodations or have any questions, please contact accessibility@dorhadash.net.
