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Zoom Shabbat- Friday February 18, 2022

March 9, 2022 / JSDD News

Stacy C. began the Shabbat celebration this week with the blessing over the candles. Daniel and Todd sang the blessings over the grape juice and the challah. Rachel shared that she enjoyed spending time with Stacy, her housemate this week. The torah …

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Passing the Baton

March 8, 2022 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Big Changes – Passing the Baton to Harry Klein, Acting Director Thursday March 3rd, the WAE Center gathered to bid farewell to Aubrie George in her role as Director. Aubrie is taking a step back from the directorship and will remain connected …

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Fiber Arts Program Coming to the WAE Center

February 23, 2022 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Objective The creation of a Fiber Arts program at the WAE Center is underway. We have had a history of working with fiber by hosting weaving, quilting, sewing, dyeing, knitting and crochet classes for the past several years. Recently, with the …

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Zoom Shabbat- Friday, February 4, 2022

February 22, 2022 / JSDD News

Everyone jumped right into the Shabbat this week by singing Hava Nagila¸ a celebratory song that translates to “let us rejoice.” This song made Daniel especially happy, and he shared his excitement about seeing his dad and spending time with him this …

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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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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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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- 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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