Dena Kevelson, Author at JSDD

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month 2020

February 14, 2020 / JSDD News

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month 2020 (JDAIM) is an unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. JDAIM is a call …

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WAE Center Outing to Comic Book Store

February 13, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The WAE Center has the most amazing staff who are dedicated and hardworking. They also bring their enthusiasm and positive attitudes to work each day which are appreciate by the WAE members who attend the dynamic day program. Two of the committed …

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WAE Center Cooking Class

February 13, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

WAE Center member Grace S. enjoys photography and took this picture today of the Cooking Class. They were all hard at work preparing cupcakes for tomorrow’s Valentine Day Celebration in the WAE Center. Grace wanted to capture the whole group as they …

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Volunteering at Community FoodBank of New Jersey

February 13, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The WAE Center is fortunate having Emmanuel M. on the team of exceptional direct support professional. Emmanuel is focused and dedicated and always has a smile on his face. The compassion he shows daily to the members of the WAE Center shines …

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Celebrate Tu’ B’Shevat with Hagit

February 10, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator held the Sunday Chavurah class and the lesson she taught was about the Jewish holiday of Tu’ B’Shevat. This holiday occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. It is known as the “New Year …

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Happy Birthday Jay

January 31, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Written by Linda Press, Executive Director The first home opened in 1989 in MetroWest for 6 men and women to live as independently as possible in the community. In the 30 years since, JSDD has grown to support more than 40 …

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WAE Center Day Trip – Art Exhibit

January 30, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

We shared a lovely visit to B’nai Jeshurun, Rosalind & Alfred Lippman Gallery in Livingston, this past week to see the WAE Center Group Show, “Find the Spark Within”. The exhibit is on display now through February 16th (please call in advance …

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Shabbat Celebration with Friends

January 20, 2020 / JSDD News

Hagit Oren, JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator went to one of the many group homes to help celebrate Shabbat with the members and staff. When Hagit comes into the home everyone is enthusiastic to see her and the members look forward to hearing her …

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WAE Center Donates to Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry

January 15, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

WAE Center members collected food items during the month of December. WAE members Erik, Janet, Victoria, Roberto with staff member Mark then took a trip to Temple Oheb Shalom in South Orange, New Jersey to make the donation. The food will then …

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WAE Center Exhibit at Rosalind & Alfred Lippman Gallery

January 9, 2020 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The Spark Within JSDD’s WAE Center is a holistic, creative and expressive arts learning center for people with disabilities, dedicated to Finding the Spark Within. Focusing on the abilities and desires of everyone, the WAE Center embraces humanistic principles to guide …

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Author name: Dena Kevelson