2022 Celebration Event
Celebrating Matthew Jarmel & The Soloman Family for their extraordinary contributions to JSDD. Ad Journal PDF Event Photos
JSDD Life in a Glance…. January 2023
JSDD is starting off the New Year with a new segment on the website. Each month will feature a look inside what is happening with the residents living in JSDD homes. Shabbat is celebrated weekly led by Hagit, JSDD’s Judaic Coordinator. Each …
Jewish Disabilities Awareness and 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 …
Interview with John Avant, Associate Program Manager
How long have you been with JSDD? Eighteen Months Was this the position you started in? Started as a receptionist for the WAE Center What is your first memory of JSDD? My first memory is meeting the staff during orientation. It was …
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Centennial Trip to Israel
In celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest (JFGMW) NJ, a community-wide trip to Israel is planned for July 2023. JSDD and our partner agency JESPY House will be sharing a bus as we embark on this community …
Compilation of Poems & Stories
By: Randy Harris This is a compilation of poems and group stories from the Poetry class. I’m extremely proud of our members for opening themselves to create such beautiful and imaginative work. They have imagined worlds of coffee waterfalls and tap-dancing clouds. …
Thanks & Giving at the WAE
Never ones to forgo a celebration the members of JSDD’s WAE Center gathered on November 16th to share a Thanksgiving feast. This annual ritual is always wonderful and important to the entire JSDD community. It is a time to come together and …
Shabbat in November 2022
Virtual Shabbat celebrations continue at many of the JSDD Group Homes. Residents, DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) and Managers look forward to gathering with their housemates and friends each week. Frequently, they are also joined by several members of the WAE Center. The …
Heidi Gallery Celebrates The WAE Open
The advisory committee of Heidi Gallery has been meeting since May of 2022. Their work has been focused on developing the first juried open exhibit held in this stunning new space. Expanding upon the idea of displaying the artwork of artist members …