Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is recognized in February to raise awareness, promote and support efforts to foster the meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities in the Jewish community worldwide.
Greater MetroWest Community Calendar February 2016
Greater MetroWest ABLE is the program of our Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ that supports and advocates for individuals with disabilities and their families. For the 8th year, Greater MetroWest ABLE is coordinating efforts across our community to honor JDAIM, in our schools, congregations, agencies. Our goal is to create a
Saturday, February 6th Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah Shabbat Experience 10am, Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah , 111 Valley Rd, Clark Monthly Shabbat experience for adults with special needs on Shabbat morning, including worship and a Kiddush luncheon. For more information, please contact Cantor Steven Stern at 732-381-8403 or
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community with opportunities for all members to participate fully in Jewish life. This year we look forward to sharing the following community programming with you and encourage you to visit the Greater MetroWest ABLE website (www.metrowestABLE.org) for additional programming in our congregations.
Rebecca Wanatick, Ed.M. Community Inclusion Coordinator, Greater MetroWest ABLE
Saturday, February 6th Open Door Minyan 10:45, Adath Shalom, 841 Mountain Way, Morris Plains Shabbat service, kiddush and extended program for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. For more information contact Rabbi Rudin at (973) 539-8549 Saturday, February 6th Yaldeinu 11:15am, Congregation B’nai Israel, 160 Millburn Avenue, Millburn Shabbat program for children, teens and adults with special needs. We have prepared liturgy and an experience designed to be participatory, joyous, and relaxed! Synagogue membership is not required for attendance. For more information please contact Celeste at (973) 379-3811, ext. 20 or email at
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Monday, February 8 Sibling Support Group 5:30-6:30, JFS MetroWest, Florham Park Siblings of children with special needs have many feelings which they may struggle to understand and express. Our groups will provide these siblings with the opportunity to address their feelings in a fun and supportive environment. They will have the opportunity to meet other children in similar situations. For more information contact Rebecca Wanatick at
[email protected] or (973) 929-3129. Wednesday, February 10th Mom’s Support Group 7:30pm, JCC MetroWest, West Orange Free and Open to the Community Are you looking for: Support and Guidance, Networking with other moms, Learn about how to be the best advocate, Services and Resources available in the community? For more information please contact Becca at (973) 929-3129 or
[email protected] Wednesday, February 10th Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 9am-5pm, Capitol Hill, Washington DC JDAD is an opportunity for professionals and lay leaders from Jewish organizations and communities across the nation to come to Capitol Hill to raise awareness on their work and passion relating to individuals with disabilities and their families, to learn about relevant public policy, and to advocate on these issues with their elected officials. Registration costs $100 and includes a kosher breakfast and lunch. You can register at http://bit.ly/1Wk39dz. Thursday, February 11th All You NEED to KNOW About Transitioning to Adult Services Free and Open to the Community 7-9pm, JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange Attorney, Hillary Freeman and JFS MetroWest Support Coordinator, Maggie McCourt will join parents and caregivers from our community to discuss the transition to adult services. For more information or to register, please contact Rebecca Wanatick at (973) 929-3129 or
[email protected] Saturday, February 20th Minyan Meyuchad 11am, B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange Shabbat service, lunch and extended program for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, contact Cecille Asekoff at
[email protected] Sunday, February 21st Cycle for Special Needs Services- A Celebration of All Abilities 11am-2pm, JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange This will be a fitness event featuring a large spin class, a DJ for dancing, a sampling of various fitness classes, and healthy snacks. For more information, contact Marisa Cohen at 973-530-3478 or
[email protected] Wednesday, February 24th Caregiver’s Support Group Free and Open to the Community 7:30pm, JCC of Central NJ, Scotch Plains For Caregivers of Children/Adults with Special Needs. This group will offer: Support and Guidance, An Opportunity To Network With Other Parents/Guardians, Ways To Advocate For Your Child, Services and Resources Available In The Community. For more information or to register, please contact Laura Weitzman at (908) 352-8375 or
[email protected] Thursday, February 25th Celebrating Inclusion & Honoring Our ABLE Awarded Partners Free and Open to the Community 7-9pm, JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange Additional information on the keynote speaker will be available shortly. Join members of our community as we celebrate congregations and agencies who have become ABLE Awarded, demonstrating their inclusive visions and practices. Pam Schuller, Inclusion Specialist for URJ Youth Programs, will, with great humor, share her personal, sometimes painful story of navigating the Jewish world as a child with a disability. For more information please contact Becca at (973) 929-3129 or
[email protected] Friday, February 26th Shabbat L’Khulam 6:30pm, Temple Beth Shalom, 193 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston An interactive Shabbat service for children and their families. For more information please contact
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