JSDD News

Farms are a crucial part of our world and a fun destination to visit to get away from suburban life.  Saturday began with clouds, rain, and a chill in the air, but this did not stop the women of the Passaic Ave …

Passaic Ave Home Farm Trip – Saturday April 17, 2021 Read More

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 …

Zoom Shabbat Celebration – Friday, April 16, 2021 Read More

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 …

Passover Seder via Zoom – Saturday, March 27, 2021 Read More

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 …

Zoom Shabbat Gathering – Friday, March 12, 2021 Read More

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 …

Zoom Shabbat – Friday, February 26, 2021 Read More

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, …

Shabbat Observances – Friday, February 12, 2021 Read More