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Shabbat Celebration via Zoom – Friday, January 22, 2021

January 27, 2021 / JSDD News

Shabbat Celebration via Zoom – Friday, January 22, 2021 JSDD residents continue to be hungry for the connection with friends during the weekly spiritual and moving zoom Sabbath experience with Hagit. Engaging in Shabbat rituals is comforting and lifts their spirts. The …

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Our WAE to Connect Program Is Expanding!

January 21, 2021 / WAE Center News

WAE to Connect (WTC) is the online learning program established in the weeks and months after Covid-19 forced the shutdown of New Jersey DDD day-habilitation providers. WTC was initially developed to meet the needs of our current members: to reduce the negative effects of isolation and boredom. Its primary goal was to …

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Shabbat Celebration via Zoom – Friday, January 8, 2021

January 19, 2021 / JSDD News

Each Shabbat Hagit Oren, JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator has the opportunity to share a Shabbat story with our residents and invited guests. It is a favorite time of the week for all participants as they gather, through Zoom, and continue learning. One of …

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LGBTQ+ WAE to Hold First Virtual Meeting of 2021 on January 21

January 14, 2021 / WAE Center News

LGBTQ+ WAE will be holding its’ first meeting of 2021, on Thursday January 21st at 7pm! This group has come together with the express purpose of building a social community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or Autism …

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Shabbat Celebration via Zoom – Friday, January 1, 2021

January 7, 2021 / JSDD News

Shabbat, like many important facets of Judaism, has its origins in the Torah. It is celebrated with a festive meal and ceremonies. JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren continues to bring these ceremonies to life each week for our residents and guests with …

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From The Jewish Standard: Adath Shalom Models Inclusion

January 4, 2021 / JSDD News

The December 22 edition of The Jewish Standard reports on the wonderful Open Door Minyan program hosted by Adath Shalom synagogue, Morris Plains, and attended by JSDD residents.
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Zoom Shabbat Gathering – Friday, December 18, 2020

December 24, 2020 / JSDD News

One constant theme in the Shabbat observance is the importance of home life with family members and guests. JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren, creates a spiritual experience each week with the illumination of a candle-lighting ceremony and this week the honor was …

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5th Night of Hanukkah Festivity via Zoom – December 14, 2020

December 16, 2020 / JSDD News

5th Night of Hanukkah Festivity via Zoom – December 14, 2020 Hanukkah, one of the most observed Jewish holidays, is a festive eight-day celebration. The holiday brings light, joy and warmth into JSDD’s homes. Rabbi Rudin from Adath Shalom in Morris Plains …

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Third Night of Hanukkah and Havdalah – December 12, 2020

December 16, 2020 / JSDD News

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 …

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Zoom Shabbat Celebration – Friday, December 4, 2020

December 15, 2020 / JSDD News

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 …

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