Author name: Dena Kevelson

The ritual to light the Hanukkah candles is taking place in all JSDD’s homes nightly lead by Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator via Zoom. This year the third night of Hanukkah was also the ritual of Havdalah, a Jewish ceremony that marks the …

Third Night of Hanukkah and Havdalah – December 12, 2020 Read More

Zoom Shabbat Celebration – Friday, December 4, 2020 It is customary to exchange special greetings on Sabbath such as “Shabbat Shalom” which means “Have a peaceful Sabbath.” JSDD’s residents and friends who gather via Zoom this week were eager to express their …

Zoom Shabbat Celebration – Friday, December 4, 2020 Read More

Welcome to JSDD’s Zoom group Shabbat celebration!  This experience has become a social, at-home Sabbath experience that is enhanced each week by our very own Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren.  Rachel, happily, began Shabbat with lighting the candles and reciting the blessing.  Next, …

Zoom Shabbat – Friday, November 27, 2020 Read More

Shabbat has become a reminder, at JSDD, of the purposefulness of the world and the role and responsibility each one of us plays through acts of kindness and meaningful relationships.  JSDD residents and guests have become accustom to welcoming the Sabbath weekly …

Shabbat Observed – Friday, November 13, 2020 Read More

Shabbat Gathering via Zoom – Friday, November 6, 2020 Judaic Coordinator, Hagit, welcomed Shabbat this week by introducing JSDD residents who delivered the prayers. Rachel recited the blessing over the candles, Aaron made Kiddush (blessing over grape juice/wine) and Kevin blessed the …

Shabbat Gathering via Zoom – Friday, November 6, 2020 Read More

  As Judaism’s most distinctive tradition, we observe the beginning of Shabbat before sundown each Friday through the completion of nightfall on Saturday.  On Friday, October 30th, as has become the tradition during the pandemic, the Sabbath was ushered in for JSDD …

Shabbat Celebration – Friday, October 30, 2020 Read More

Story by Jessica Goldstein Lori and Steven Klinghoffer have been friends of JSDD for many years and very active leaders in the MetroWest community. At a recent socially distanced birthday party they were introduced to a former Ringling Brothers Circus clown, “Krazy …

Krazy Kevin Visits JSDD Homes Read More

Shabbat Celebration – Friday, October 23, 2020 The Sabbath (Shabbat) is a day of peace, rest and reflection spent with family and friends. JSDD has developed a new tradition this year to warmly reach out to our community and observe the welcoming …

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JSDD’s spiritual home environment is emphasized each Friday as the residents come together to welcome the Sabbath.  It is a way to socialize in a Jewish context via Zoom meetings led by Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator.  The ritual Sabbath candle lighting, reciting …

Shabbat Celebration – Friday, October 16, 2020 Read More