JSDD News

2024 JSDD Legacy Cocktail Reception & Annual Meeting

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JSDD was delighted for donor’s generous support and presence at our recent Goodman Perwien Legacy Society (GPLS) Cocktail Reception and Annual Meeting. The GPLS Reception, held on June 5th, was a resounding success. We were able to bring together a vibrant community of supporters in a celebration of our shared achievements and future aspirations.
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A Day to Remember

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Saturday March 10th was a day that residents and members had looked forward to and they were not disappointed! It was the day of the Prom, JSDD’s 2nd Annual Event full of glamour, dance, camaraderie and song.
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Flower Photo by WAE Artist, Mark L.

Springtime – Executive Director’s Message

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JSDD is always looking forward to the arrival of spring, and still this was a very busy winter. The expansion of residential opportunities which will support ten (10) additional men and women is just one of the newest agency highlights. This new supervised apartment project in West Orange is the result of the collaboration for which we honored developer, Rocco Varma at JSDD’s Annual Gala in November 2023.
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Getting to Know…Susan Nasberg-Abrams

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Getting to Know… Susan Nasberg-Abrams Susan Nasberg-Abrams is a JSDD: Life | Home | Tech Project Coordinator and has been working for 6 months now. Her first impression was that the JSDD building was so bright and full of beautiful, creative art. She never thought that at a place of business, she would hear laughter and see smiles all day long. Read more about Susan Nasberg-Abrams and her experience at JSDD.
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What is it to “Serve” Another?

/ JSDD News, WAE Center News
This past month, I had the privilege of addressing the members of Congregation Agudath Israel during their celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). The invitation arose from our connection with two active families from the WAE Center, who are also congregants of the synagogue, the Elmowitz and Solomon families. Aided by the invaluable support of congregant Ann Leeb and Susan Werk, we collectively decided that the topic of my address would be diversity and inclusion, specifically focusing on the distinction between "serving" and "helping."
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Getting to Know…Tammy Weinfield

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Getting to Know… Tammy Weinfeld Tammy Weinfield is a Music Facilitator and has been working for JSDD since September 2023. Her first impression was that JSDD is a welcoming place, with beautiful artwork on the walls and a vibrant community inside. What suprised her the most was how passionate everyone is about their work. Read more about Tammy Weinfield and her experience at JSDD.
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Together for Shabbat

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February 2, 2024, the JSDD community came Together for Shabbat for a very special evening made possible through a grant from the Centennial Shabbat Committee and our Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest N.J. It was a night to celebrate 100 years of community service in addition to the beginning of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM).
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JDAIM - Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month

JDAIM 2024 & Wonderful Chaos Exhibit

/ Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness & Inclusion Month. This month is intended to remind us that ALL Jews, without regard to disability, must have access to Jewish life – to work live, love, play, learn and worship how and where they choose, and to contribute to this wonderful place we call our Greater MetroWest Jewish community.
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Staff Milestones and Holiday Parties

/ JSDD News, WAE Center News
JSDD continues to grow and broaden its work through Residential Services, WAE Center, Therapeutic Services and Heidi Gallery programming. None of this work would be possible without the skill and passion of our stellar staff. Typically, there are two parties thrown to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy one another’s company, relax and celebrate the years’ accomplishments.
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