Author name: Dena Kevelson

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 …

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Story by Jessica Goldstein   The Residents and DSP’s of JSDD want to give a huge thank you to @BeebeeDesigns for helping our residents to communicate clearly and stay safe with Clear Window Masks! #JSDD #DSPsofJSDD #wearamask  #FindingtheSparkWithin #adultswithdisabilites #inclusion #noplacelikehome To …

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Story by:  Jessica Goldstein Volunteering has always been an integral part of JSDD’s community engagement. In the past, volunteer opportunities have ranged from weekly sing-alongs in a JSDD home to teaching classes at the WAE Center. Since COVID-19 forced us to close the …

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A virtual Sukkot Program was presented to JSDD residents and invited guests thanks to our innovative partners at The Friendship Circle.  JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator, Hagit, distributed special kits chock-full of supplies needed to take the class provided by The Friendship Circle. Participants …

Friendship Circle Zoom Sukkot Program – Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Read More

This holiday of Sukkot is all about giving thanks for the autumn harvest and commemorating the 40 years Israelites spent wandering the desert after leaving slavery in Egypt. It lasts for eight days, ending with Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah.  This year, …

Shabbat Gathering via Zoom – Friday, October 2, 2020 Read More

Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat Celebration – Friday, September 18, 2020 It was quite a celebration and opportunity for reflection for JSDD’s residents last week as Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year and one of the Jewish calendar’s holiest days) coincided with the …

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Rituals provide comfort and structure.  They are often the thing we hold onto during challenging times.  Observing the Sabbath is one of those rituals we can count on to show up every Friday night and continue into Saturday. Our residential community continues …

Shabbat Gathering via Zoom August 21, 2020 Read More

Thanks, once again, to our partners at The Friendship Circle for including JSDD residents in their virtual cooking class.  Last week’s banana bread baking was a delicious hit!  Special bags of ingredients were assembled by the Friendship Circle and JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator, …

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