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Zoom Shabbat Friday, August 6, 2021

August 26, 2021 / JSDD News

The JSDD family came together to observe Shabbat via Zoom. Every week the participants are delighted to see each other on their computer screens while sharing warm Sabbath wishes among themselves. The weekly lighting of the candles and reciting the prayer was …

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Shabbat Gathering Friday, July 9, 2021

July 14, 2021 / JSDD News

The Sabbath is fundamental to Judaism… perhaps the most important of observances. JSDD’s residents and friends through the direction of Hagit Oren, Judaic Coordinator, join together weekly to observe Shabbat via zoom as an incredibly meaningful experience. Shabbat began with Yael lighting …

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Shabbat Celebration via Zoom – Friday, June 4, 2021

June 29, 2021 / JSDD News

JSDD residents and guest welcomed Shabbat by happily greeting each other with irresistible smiles saying, “Shabbat Shalom!” The Shabbat celebration starts with blessings over the candles, wine/grape juice, and challah. The honor this week went to the Stacy who gracefully recited the …

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Zoom Shabbat Gathering – Friday, June 18, 2021

June 29, 2021 / JSDD News

Zoom Shabbat Gathering – Friday, June 18, 2021 Shabbat Shalom echoed across the Zoom gathering this week as the participants greeted one another. Each one was thrilled they had the opportunity to see everyone in person at JSDD’s Annual Meeting this …

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Shabbat Zoom Celebration – Friday, May 14, 2021

May 20, 2021 / JSDD News

Shabbat is marked by the spiritual illumination with the candle-lighting ceremony and the tradition was welcomed by JSDD residents and guests with everyone participating reciting the blessing and wishing for peace in the world. The Kiddush blessing for the grape juice and …

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Shabbat Gathering via Zoom – May 7, 2021

May 14, 2021 / JSDD News

Welcome to JSDD’s Zoom Shabbat gathering celebration! This weekly experience has become an opportunity for JSDD residents and invited guests to be able to socialize and observe Shabbat by means of Zoom, which is coordinated by our Judaic Coordinator, Hagit Oren. Stacy …

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Zoom Shabbat Celebration – Friday April 30, 2021

May 11, 2021 / JSDD News

JSDD residents and friends welcomed Sabbath with warm wishes of Shabbat Shalom to one another. Rachel and Stacy from two different homes joined in reciting the prayer together over the lighting of the Shabbat candles. Kevin performed the Kiddush over the grape …

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Crossing the Finish Line to a Brighter Future

May 6, 2021 / JSDD News

JSDD is on the cusp of Crossing the Finish Line to a Brighter Future!

We invite you to help us in this home stretch. Over these past four years, the Capital Campaign has enjoyed tremendous community support and we are almost there! The new building, located at 310 Eisenhower Parkway in Livingston, is taking shape and is expected to be completed by early summer – yes July 2021.

To complete the Capital Campaign, we are initiating one last push as we honor the dedication and leadership of JSDD Board of Trustees President and Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign, Ellen Goldner.

JSDD’s New Livingston, NJ Building Focus of NJ Jewish News Article

May 4, 2021 / JSDD News

New Jersey Jewish News featured JSDD and our new Livingston building in a recent article entitled, “Paving the Way.” Construction of the 17,300 square foot facility to house the agency’s administrative offices and the WAE Center program began July 2020 and is …

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Passaic Ave Home Farm Trip – Saturday April 17, 2021

April 21, 2021 / JSDD News

Farms are a crucial part of our world and a fun destination to visit to get away from suburban life. Saturday began with clouds, rain, and a chill in the air, but this did not stop the women of the Passaic Ave …

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