JSDD News Archives - Page 11 of 21

Zoom Shabbat Celebration – Friday, April 16, 2021

April 21, 2021 / JSDD News

Weekly Shabbat observances continue via Zoom for the JSDD residences and guests, continually hosted by Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator. Sabbath begins at sundown every Friday and is completed at nightfall on Saturday. The illumination of the candle-lighting ceremony with the prayer recited …

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Passover Seder via Zoom – Saturday, March 27, 2021

April 5, 2021 / JSDD News

Passover Seder via Zoom – Saturday, March 27, 2021 Passover is among the most celebrated of Jewish holidays and a time for the residents of JSDD to gather on Zoom from their respective homes with invited guests and engage in the …

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Celebrating WAE Center Women Artists

March 30, 2021 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Each day, artists Faye Graye, Esther Tanahashi, and Yvette Lucas cultivate, educate, encourage, and bear witness to the artistic process of our WAE Center artists. They are truly passionate about their work as art facilitators and we are truly grateful they are part of the WAE Center.

As Women’s History Month draws to an end, what better way to celebrate all our women artists then to let Faye, Ester, and Yvette reflect on the women members with whom they work?

Shabbat Celebration via Zoom – Friday, March 19, 2021

March 25, 2021 / JSDD News

Our Sabbath observance via Zoom began with all the participants warmly welcoming their friends and guests by expressively declaring “Shabbat Shalom!” The group then sang Yom Huledet Sameach – Happy Birthday to their dear friend Steven on his special day. Hagit Oren, …

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Zoom Shabbat Gathering – Friday, March 12, 2021

March 22, 2021 / JSDD News

JSDD residents and guest welcomed the Sabbath by joyfully greeting each other saying “Shabbat Shalom!” This Friday night Yael ushered in Shabbat by lighting two white Sabbath candles and reciting the prayer. Aaron preceded with the reciting the Kiddush – blessing over …

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month Art Exhibit – Call for Entries

March 2, 2021 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The WAE Center is pleased to announce we are accepting entries for “The Art of Inclusion” – Pride virtual exhibition, which will be held June 1 to August 1, 2021. The entry deadline is April 2, 2021 and artists may submit a maximum …

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Zoom Shabbat – Friday, February 26, 2021

March 2, 2021 / JSDD News

On the last day of each week, Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, is observed. Jews everywhere pause from their ordinary routine and greet the observance rich in tradition. With the guidance of Hagit Oren, JSDD Judaic Coordinator, JSDD residents and invited guests gather …

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Social justice is a topic covered by Let's talk about us class

Class Spotlight: Let’s Talk about Us Studies Social Justice and the American Black Experience

February 24, 2021 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to spotlight WAE to Connect’s “Let’s Talk About Us” class, where the work of understanding social justice issues is underway.
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Shabbat Observances – Friday, February 12, 2021

February 22, 2021 / JSDD News

It should come as no surprise that the tradition of observing Shabbat allows many facets to celebrate life. It is a constant reminder being Jewish you are continually learning and growing spiritually. JSDD continued weekly learning sessions via Zoom with Hagit Oren, …

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LGBTQ+WAE Holds Second Virtual Meeting

February 10, 2021 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Group for LGBTQ+ adults with developmental disabilities to meet via Zoom on February 16, 7pm, via Zoom. New members welcome!

LGBTQ+ WAE brings together people who share similar life experiences to enjoy the support of that community. The goal: to lessen the isolation and reduce stereotypes and misperceptions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) who identify as LGBTQ+. Regularly scheduled online or in-person meetings allow participants to connect with others who deal with similar issues in a more diverse group than they might otherwise encounter.
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