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Shabbat – Friday, April 22nd, 2022

May 12, 2022 / JSDD News

Shabbat celebrations began this week with Stacy C. and Debbie chanting the blessing over the candles. Mark performed the blessings over the grape juice and the matzah. Since this is the last full day of Passover, the group enjoyed matzah instead of …

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Shabbat and Passover! April 15, 2022

May 12, 2022 / JSDD News

This week was not a typical virtual Shabbat. Friday evening was the beginning of Passover. Each time a new person or group joined the meeting they wished each other “Shabbat Shalom” and “Happy Yom Tov” (a peaceful Shabbat and a happy …

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A Mother’s Perspective

April 29, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Written by Chris Guida Imagine planning a trip to Hawaii, where the language is familiar, and the atmosphere is heavenly only to get off the plane and discover you are in Mongolia. When my son Kevin was born 37 years ago, I …

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Getting to Know… Tyiesha Baptiste

April 28, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff

Name: Tyiesha Baptiste Title: Recently promoted to Senior Manager of West Orange and Passaic Ave. Group Homes. How long have you been with JSDD? 11 years Was this the position you started in? Started as a Direct Support …

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Shabbat – Friday, April 8th, 2022

April 18, 2022 / JSDD News

As the weeks go by, everyone is feeling more comfortable using the new technology of Microsoft Teams for the virtual Shabbat gatherings. Alicia and Hannah said the blessing over the candles together. Daniel Z led the blessing over the grape juice …

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Shabbat – Friday, March 25th, 2022

April 14, 2022 / JSDD News

Shabbat celebrations began this week with songs in both Hebrew and English. When it was time for the prayers, Alicia said the blessings over the candles followed by Mark chanting the blessings over the grape juice and the challah. The group learned …

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Shabbat – Friday, April 1st, 2022

April 14, 2022 / JSDD News

Shabbat this week, Rachel, Judy and Stacy C. said the blessings over the candles together. Aaron and Todd said blessings over the grape juice and challah. The torah portion for the week, “Tzaria” describes the rituals for after a woman gives …

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PFLAG Chapter President William Placek to Speak at LGBTQ+ WAE Virtual Meeting on April 19

April 6, 2022 / WAE Center News

William Placek, PFLAG Chapter president, will speak at the April 19 LGBTQ+ WAE group’s virtual meeting, starting at 7pm. LGBTQ+ WAE provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ adults with developmental disabilities to interact with others who share similar experiences. New members are …

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Shabbat – March 18th, 2022

March 23, 2022 / JSDD News

Everyone was so happy to be together to welcome Shabbat after taking a week off. The group sang songs celebrating Purim in both Hebrew and English. Hannah sang the blessings over the candles, then Kevin and Aaron joined together to recite …

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Women’s History Month – Meet Faye Graye, Art Studio Coordinator

March 10, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

March is Women’s History Month. Every woman has a history. Each woman comes into this world with skills and ideas, hopes and dreams. This month I will be paying attention to the histories of the women I know. I …

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