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Zoom Shabbat- Friday February 11, 2022

February 22, 2022 / JSDD News

Shabbat celebrations began this week by singing songs in both Hebrew and English. Rachel said the blessings over the candles. Daniel and Todd joined together to lead the blessings over the grape juice and the challah. Daniel was eager to share that …

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Sam & Ellen Weinstock – JDAIM: Inclusion in Action

February 8, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Written by: Ellen and Sam Weinstock for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) when Jewish organizations join to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. In recognition of …

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Zoom Shabbat – January 28, 2022

February 2, 2022 / JSDD News

Story by Jessica Goldstein Todd and Daniel kicked off the Shabbat celebrations this week by performing the blessings over the Challah and the grape juice. Hannah led the group in the prayer over the candles. Everyone shared wishes and hopes for health …

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Getting to Know… Yvette Lucas

February 1, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Story By Jessica Goldstein Name: Yvette Lucas Title: Manager of Pre-vocational Arts How long have you been with JSDD? More than 9 years Was this the position you started in? No, I started as program coordinator of WAE Beyond, …

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Zoom Shabbat- Friday January 21, 2022

February 1, 2022 / JSDD News

Story by Jessica Goldstein To welcome Shabbat this week, everyone joined together to recite the blessing over the candles. Aaron led the group blessing the challah and the grape juice. The torah portion “Yitro” Moses discusses the miracle of the exodus with …

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Zoom Shabbat- January 14, 2022

January 20, 2022 / JSDD News

Story by Jessica Goldstein Our Shabbat celebration began this week with Rachel chanting the blessing over the candles. Mark led the blessing over the grape juice and the challah. We continued to learn about Tu B’shevat, the birthday of the trees and …

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Zoom Shabbat- Friday January 7, 2022

January 18, 2022 / JSDD News

Story by Jessica Goldstein To welcome Shabbat this week, everyone shared their highlights from the week and the most popular was the first snow of 2022. Everyone loved waking up to see their yards covered in a beautiful blanket of snow. Kevin …

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A Labor of Love and Art – Installing the work of JSDD’s WAE Center Artists

January 7, 2022 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News, WAE Center News

Writing Credit: Teddi Dolph, JSDD Board Member, November 2021 Every time I walk into the new JSDD/WAE Center building I am awe struck. I can’t believe this gorgeous new space is where the staff and clients of JSDD and the WAE Center …

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Zoom Shabbat- Friday December 24th

January 5, 2022 / JSDD News

Story by Jessica Goldstein We welcomed Shabbat this week by counting the many blessings we have had over the past year. Rachel feels blessed that she is healthy. Mark shared that he feels lucky to be able to go shopping with the …

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Zoom Shabbat- December 31, 2021

January 5, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Story by Jessica Goldstein The participants were happy to welcome the Sabbath and New Years Eve over Zoom. Rachel said the blessings over the candles and Mark blessed the challah and the grape juice. The torah portion this week Vaera G-d tells …

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