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Showcase at the WAE

April 25, 2025 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

As is the custom on the last Thursday of each month, WAE members reveal their work, entertain, and discover what each person has been doing in their respective cohorts and classes! Thursday April 24th was a big day, as it coincided with …

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A Day to Remember: JSDD’s Third Annual Prom

March 27, 2025 / JSDD News

For the third year in a row, JSDD residents and WAE Center members came together for an afternoon of music, laughter, and pure joy at the annual Prom. The event was nothing short of magical, creating lasting memories for all who attended. …

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JSDD’s Foodie Event: A Delicious Success!

March 25, 2025 / JSDD News, Past Events & Campaigns

JSDD’s Foodie Event, held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, was an incredible success – delightful culinary inspiration, community connection, and support for a meaningful cause. Guests enjoyed a unique and flavorful experience that celebrated the joy of food while supporting the important …

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WAE Center Variety Show & Café – 2025

February 27, 2025 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

A celebration of talents in every art form! The bench of talent at JSDD and the WAE Center runs very deep! This year, the culminating performance in honor of JDAIM (Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month) was expertly coordinated by Jessica …

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Interview with Jaimie Rai, WAE Center Judaic Coordinator

February 26, 2025 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Can you share your vision for Judaic programming at the WAE Center and how it aligns with the center’s holistic approach? My vision for the Judaic programing at the WAE Center is to make it inclusive to all members. To foster an …

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Celebrating Shabbat with Temple Ner Tamid

January 12, 2025 / JSDD News

The first Shabbat of 2025 was a joyful and meaningful gathering for JSDD residents at Temple New Tamid. The evening began with a warm welcome, as attendees joined together in song led by Cantor Greenberg and her guitar. The lighting of the …

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Interview with Rose Monroe

December 28, 2024 / JSDD News, Staff

What initially drew you to being a DSP? I am a trained teacher for many years so teaching and nurturing is something that comes naturally. When I entered this field and realized the similarities my interest was piqued. Watching my residents succeed …

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JSDD Celebrates Its Employees

December 26, 2024 / JSDD News

JSDD celebrated another year of growth in Residential Services, WAE Center, Therapeutic Services, Life | Home | Tech and Heidi Gallery programming. At the heart of this success is our extraordinary staff, whose passion and dedication make all of this work possible. …

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Esther and Lisette celebrating with Marilynn Schneider

One Studio, Two Women, Twenty Years of Guidance and Inspiration

December 2, 2024 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Getting to know Esther & Lisette of the WAE Studio Esther Tanahashi Can you tell us about your background and what led you to work with adults with IDD in a wellness and arts program? The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, …

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Marilynn Schneider and the WAE to Evolve Exhibit – 20 Years of Leadership and Art

November 26, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

On Sunday November 10th, 150 people gathered to honor Marilynn Schneider for her 20 years of inspiration in Directing the WAE Center at JSDD. Those gathered included: longtime, friends, families of residents and members, current and former staffers, current and former volunteers, …

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