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On the last Friday in July, Shabbat was welcomed in with a deep and rich Jewish tradition of storytelling on Zoom lead, once again, by JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator, Hagit.  The story Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller was featured.  The residents were …

Shabbat Gathering via Zoom – July 31, 2020 Read More

Diana R is the Manager of the Millburn and Whippany homes.  She is caring, extremely focused and detail oriented. Her tenure at JSDD began in the Millburn home and she, subsequently, transferred to Whippany as Assistant Manager where, eventually her diligent work …

Direct Support Professionals of JSDD – They Are Our Heroes! Read More

Coming together to welcome the Sabbath has become a wonderful, virtual community ritual.  On Friday, July 17th JSDD Homes celebrated their weekly Shabbat with Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren via Zoom.   The tables were set, and the delicious meals were prepared.  A special …

Zoom Shabbat Celebration July 17, 2020 Read More

Lovely Lubin, Senior Residential Manager has worked for JSDD 2 years.  Before joining our agency, she had been working in the field of developmental disabilities for 7 years, and she can say it has been the most rewarding years in her life. …

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While COVID-19 has been an extraordinarily disruptive force in all of our lives, the optimism and sense of purpose in the MetroWest community has led to some wonderful collaborative opportunities. On Thursday, July 16th, our partners at The Friendship Circle hosted a …

Virtual Challah Bake with Friendship Circle Read More

The Millburn home has been fortunate to have neighbors who, not only treat them like family, but really are!  Lori Schor’s sister, Marcie, has been a resident of the Millburn home for more than 20 years and she and her husband, Josh, …

Millburn Home – Dinner Donation Read More

The ultimate 4th of July Summer cookout was held at JSDD’s Millburn home. The residents gathered at the outdoor table, which was decorated in festive red, white and blue, while the grill was fired up and the mouthwatering meal was prepared.  A …

Millburn Home Celebrates 4th of July Read More

Shabbat Zoom Gathering – Friday, July 3, 2020 Celebrating Shabbat via Zoom lead by Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren, has become a wonderful community building ritual. All JSDD residents are energized to welcome the Sabbath each week with their friends in other homes.  …

Shabbat Zoom Gathering – Friday July 3, 2020 Read More

Catrice B, Assistant Manager of the Parsippany home is celebrating 11 years working for JSDD.  “My job is fulfilling and allows me to watch as the residents’ personalities reveal their interests and as they develop and grow,” said Catrice. “The most joy …

Direct Support Professional of JSDD – They Are Our Heroes! Read More

The Parsippany Home gathered around their outdoor table enjoying a delicious meal with their devoted Direct Support Professional staff.  The scent of freshly cut grass was in the cool breeze that surrounded the patio while the residents were laughing, smiling and relishing …

Parsippany Home Outdoor Dining Read More