Yachad goes to an Army Base in Brooklyn, NY
Upcoming conferences and events!
Yachad/NJCD's Educational services department presents:September 16th: Parent Education Workshop
New Jersey Association of Jewish Day Schools and National Association of Day Schools Serving Exceptional Children proudly present:
1. Two conferences in one: Educating the Whole Child: Academic and Psycho-Social Elements of Education
National Yeshiva Special Education Conference and New Jersey Association Annual Election Day Conference
Kushner Academy, Livingston, NJ
Election Day, Novemeber 4th
8 am - 4:15 pm
2. “Beyond the Daf – The Role of the School in our Students’ Lives”
Statewide Professional Development Conference
The Frisch School
120 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
Veteran's Day, November 11th
8 am - 4:15 pm
For more information and to register for these programs, please contact Batya Jacob at (212) 613-8127, (551) 404-4447, or .
Wish someone a Happy New Year while donating to Our Way/NJCD!
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Yachad/NJCD's Our Way for the deaf and hard of hearing present Rosh Hashana cards for sale!We hope you can help raise awareness and support for all of NJCD's programs by sending the Rosh Hashana cards to your friends and family!
The cards can be purchased at the online Yachad Store or by calling the Yachad office at 212-613-8127, or emailing .
Take a chance at winning a smart car to benefit Yachad/NJCD!
Buy your raffle tickets today!
Take a chance at winning a SMART CAR! Drawing will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008. You need not be present to win. The "Smart Car" is as "Hot" as it is smart! Did you know that there is a 1+1/2 year wait for it? We guarantee that the Pure Coupe will be available for IMMEDIATE delivery to the lucky winner! Made possible by SMART Center-Englewood. Buy your raffles Buy your raffles now! All proceeds will benefit Yachad/NJCD.All proceeds will benefit Yachad/NJCD.
Schedule:
Doors open at 8pm on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Enjoy full use of Space Odyssey facilities (play poker, paintless paintball, laser tag, bowling and more until Midnight)
Location:
Space Odyssey USA
491 South Dean Street
Englewood, New Jersey
07631
For more information contact Elaine Salvit Grossman at 212-613-8350
Announcing a Brand New Yachad Wearable!
Yachad/NJCD is proud to present a brand new Yachad Wearable: The Yachad flip flops!The flip flops are black with yellow straps and are perfect for summer! They're only $10 a pair! They come in sizes S, M, L, and XL.
Donate to a wonderful cause and buy today by easily visiting the Yachad Store! Or, browse all the other great Yachad wearables and cards! Or, Donate now and change an individual’s life infinitely.
The new and improved Yachad Store sells numerous items perfect for your gift shopping!
*Yachad Wearables
Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, T-shirts, Duffel bag, Scrubs, and more!
*Holiday Cards
For Chanukah, Purim, and Rosh Hashanah
Honoring and Condolence Cards
Call the Yachad/NJCD office at 212-613-8229 for more information or to make your purchase.
Yachad Photo Gallery
Click here to see pictures from many Yachad events!Yachad Oscars
You are cordially invited
to attend theYachad Oscars
A Benefit and Awards Ceremony
Monday, December 17, 2007
at the
Hudson Theatre
Millennium Broadway Hotel
145 West 44th Street
New York City
Already signed up?! Here’s more information!
Yad B'Yad East & West Coast/Hawaii AdventureTentative Itinerary
Forms
Medical Forms
Travel Forms
Travel Information
Yadder Departure Information
Yachad Member Departure Information
Flight Information
Luggage Information
Passport Reminder
Information and Policies
Pearlstone Information
Contact Information
Standards and Policies
Dresscode
Packing List
Dos and Don'ts
Yad B'Yad Israel Leadership Experience
Tentative Itinerary
Forms
Medical Forms
Travel Forms
Travel Information
Yadder Departure Information
Yachad Member Departure Information
Flight Information
Luggage Information
Information and Policies
Pearlstone Information
Cellphone Information
Standards and Policies
Visitor Policy
Dresscode
Packing List
Dos and Don'ts
Yad B’Yad: Israel Leadership Experience
Already been accepted to the 2008 Yad B'Yad programs? Get forms and information here!Click here to view our brochure!
Yachad members can receive a copy of our application, and get cost and date information by emailing Nechama Braun at . High Schoolers can download a copy of the High School Application and copies of our recommendation letter(we require three separate recommendations) here.
The Yad B’Yad Israel Leadership Experience brings high school students together with Yachad members (adults with special needs) on an Israel leadership adventure. Participants form strong bonds of friendship and undergo personal growth as they experience the Jewish homeland, Israel, in a new and unparalleled way.
With safety always our first priority, our group enjoys time in Jerusalem, on an Israeli army base, at the Kineret and Dead Sea, and many other fantastic locations. We ride camels, hike up Masada, participate in special Shabbat programs, and so much more. Yachad members experience Israel just as their peers do, forming incredible relationships with their new friends.
High school students benefit from a unique leadership training program providing seminars in leadership, advocacy, and hands-on experience in special education. The leadership training program begins with a three day orientation at the Pearlstone Conference Center in Reisterstown, MD, where our high school students receive background and preparation for (interacting with our Yachad members) on our Yad B’Yad program. The group will depart for Israel, together, on Thursday, July 17th.Dates: Monday, July 14- Sunday, August 17th, 2008 *
Cost: $6250.00 + $250 **
Grades: Currently in grades 10-11
Click here to see our 2007 Israel Experience itinerary.
*Please note: All dates are subject to change without notice.
** $250 is an application fee. $150 of the application fee is refundable until March 1, 2008. $100 of the fee is non-refundable.
For more information or to receive a brochure, CD, Video or an application, please contact Nechama Braun at 212-613-8369 or email to
Yad B’Yad: East & West Coast/ Hawaii
Already been accepted to the 2008 Yad B'Yad programs? Get forms and information here!Click here to view our brochure!
Yachad members can receive a copy of our application, and get cost and date information by emailing Nechama Braun at . High Schoolers can download a copy of the High School Application and copies of our recommendation letter(we require three separate recommendations) here.
High schoolers join Yachad members on a bus tour around the USA. We will begin on the East Coast, visiting Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Virginia and other places along the coastline. The group will then fly to the West Coast for two weeks of touring in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, the Grand Canyon and many more places. We’ll conclude this fabulous program with five days and four nights in beautiful Honolulu! Explore the stunning beaches, massive volcanoes, and many other of Hawaii’s attractions.The high school program begins with a three-day orientation and training program in the Pearlstone Conference Center in Reisterstown, MD. High school students mature and grow as they learn about themselves and others. Yachad members learn vital social and life skills from peers with whom they develop strong and meaningful friendships. This is definitely a program like no other!
Click here to see our 2006 West Coast Adventure Itinerary!
Dates: Monday, July 14th- Sunday, August 17th *
Cost: $6500 + $250 **
Grades: Currently in grades 9-11
*Please note: All dates are subject to change without notice.
** $250 is an application fee. $150 of the application fee is refundable until March 1, 2008. $100 of the fee is non-refundable.
For more information or to receive a brochure, CD, Video or an application, please contact Nechama Braun at 212-613-8369 or email to
Check out Cultural Arts Program (CAP) with New Jersey Yachad!
NJ Yachad & Kol Kehilaseinu bring Yachad's Cultural Arts Program (CAP) to New Jersey beginning October 18th!
For children with special needs ages 4 through 15 One Sunday afternoon each month
Choices of sports, art, dance, yoga, drama, singing, and learning about Jewish holidays and customs!
Interact with staff, junior-high and high school volunteers, and eachother!
Application deadline: October 12th, 2007
Where:The Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey,
666 Kinderkamack Road, in River Edge, NJ
Costs:
Cost for the year: $150
Cost for half of the year: $90
Cost per session: $18
There are discounts available if you have more than one child with special needs who will be attending. Limited scholarships available; please inquire if you need one.
Click here to find out more about Yachad's CAP Programming!
Click here for the 2007-08 NJ CAP Registration Forms
Click here for the NJ CAP Schedule 2007-08
A light snack will be provided for all participants.
For more information or to register please contact Chani Herrmann at 201-833-1349 or . You can mail registration to NJ Yachad, 1345 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 or fax it to 201-862-0914 (Attention: Chani Herrmann)
The IVDU Schools
Yachad/NJCD's Individualized Vocational Development Unit (IVDU) Schools, located in Brooklyn, New York, offer Jewish students with special needs (ages 5 to 21) a comprehensive and nurturing educational environment.
Our mission is to provide the core academic, social, and life skills needed by our students to achieve their highest potential and develop into productive citizens in their communities. IVDU’s small student-teacher ratios allow for differentiated instruction to best meet your child’s individual needs. Each IVDU school specializes in developing social skills as an integral part of everyday life. Our teachers prepare students for peer interactions, communication in society at large, and future job placements. IVDU Schools provide students with a quality education to help them grow and flourish, we welcome the opportunity to discuss our programs with you.
Click here for more information about the IVDU (Beacon) Elementary School
Click here for more information on the IVDU Upper School
Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to The Furniture X-change for donating wonderful new furniture to our schools. Our students and staff love the new bookcases, file cabinets, tables and chairs. A big thank you to Mel!
A special thank you to Maimonides Hospital and The Jewish Children's Museum for helping our IVDU High school Students with their vocational skills training through on-site job placements. You make a difference!For more information, please contact Eliana Porath at 212-613-8397, or .
New Jersey Yachad
Yachad/NJCD provides individuals with developmental disabilities an opportunity to socialize and to be included within the Jewish Community.New Jersey Yachad offers social and recreational program for children and young adults with special needs on a monthly basis. NJ Yachad is proud to offer many ongoing support groups for parents and siblings who have a loved one with special needs.
Our support groups include:
- Relax & Renew (Women Only)
- Father to Father (Men Only)
- Support Group for mothers of children ages 0-5
- Adult Sibling Support Group (ages 20+)
Please "read more" for information on New Jersey Yachad's programming. For upcoming dates of these programs, please see our events page.
For more information please contact Chani Herrmann, Director of NJ Yachad, at 201-833-1349 or .
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Training Opportunities for Professionals
Yachad/NJCD provides ongoing trainings for agencies, schools, students and its own staff throughout the year. If you are interested in putting together a training program for your organization and tailoring it to your specific needs, please contact Dr. Michelle Orgel, Family and Clinical Services Coordinator, at 212-613-8172 or . The following is a list of trainings that have been offered by Yachad/NJCD:
- Improving Critical Thinking Strategies for Individuals with Special Needs
- Transition from School to Work
- Mental Retardation: A Pediatric Perspective
- Positive Behavioral Supports
- Social Skills Training for People with Special Needs
- Recognizing the Signs of Families in Crisis
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- An Introduction
- Nutrition & Weight Management
- The Vineland- How to interview and score the Vineland
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse
- Autism Panel: Diagnosis, Education and Ongoing Intervention
- Coping with Stress and Getting through difficult life events
- Working with Difficult People
- Help a child learn & grow; The Feurestein Approach
- Going Beyond the “Time-Out”
- Self Advocacy
About Yachad/NJCD Staff
National DirectorDr. Jeffrey Lichtman
212-613-8224
Assistant Director
Rabbi Mayer Waxman
212-613-8285
Assistant Director
Blima Tannenbaum
212-613-8368
Director, National Programs
Deborah Rockoff
212-613-8269
Assistant, National Programs
Rivkie Layman
Administrator, Summer Programs
Nechama Braun
212-613-8369
Coordinator, Summer Programs
Judah Koller
Director, Development
Elaine Grossman
212-613-8350
Director, Our Way
Rabbi Eliezer Lederfeind
212-613-8234
Prog. Director, Educational Services & NJ Association of Jewish Day Schools
Program Director, Our Way
Batya Jacob
212-613-8127
Coordinator, Family & Clinical Services
Dr. Michelle Orgel
212-613-8172
Director, School Programs
Eliana Porath
212-613-8397
Program Director, IVDU (Beacon) Elementary School
Rivka Gutkind
718-758-2999
Program Director, IVDU Upper School
Marilyn David
718-490-4655
Program Director, Day Habilitation "Without Walls"
Jonathan Weiss
516-880-5706
Program Director, Vocational Services
Yocheved Bateman
212-613-8326
Director, New York Yachad
Program Director, Senior Yachad
Yehuda Charm
212-613-8223
Director, NJ Yachad & Outreach
Chani Herrmann
NYC Office: 212-613-8373
NJ Office: 201-833-1349
Program Director, Junior Yachad
Sarah Casden
212-613-8143
Assistant Program Director, Senior Yachad
Aryea Aranoff
212-613-8301
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Assistant Program Director, Senior Yachad
Laura Fruchter
Program Director, Rayim Yachad
Ruthie Israeli
212-613-8238
Assistant Program Director, Rayim Yachad
Nicole Bodner
Office Manager
Laurie Kracko
212-613-8268
Coordinator, IVDU Elementary and High Schools, Day Hab
Baila Spira
212-613-8266
Office Administrator
Odaiah Poznanski
212-613-8376
Website Administrator
Danielle Movsky
Bookkeeper
Paivi Samlihan
212-613-8151
Medicaid Billing
Alfred Perl
212-613-8104
Office Assistant
Mordechai David
212-613-8267
Office Assistant
Caryn Pollack
212-613-8393
National Staff
Coordinator, Los Angeles (CA) Yachad
Perri Tabak
323-228-4191
Assistants, Los Angeles (CA) Yachad
Naomi Lipman
Rena Danin
Coordinator, Toronto (Canada) Yachad
Galya Ouanounou
416-638-6235
Assistant, Toronto (Canada) Yachad
Tzvi Lipner
Coordinator, Norwalk (CT) Yachad
Freida Hecht
203-866-0534
Coordinator, Miami (FL) Yachad
Esther Anton
Coordinator, Boynton Beach/Boca Raton (FL) Yachad
Tzippi Rosen
Coordinator, Chicago (IL) Yachad
Efrem Popel
773-764-6353
Assistant, Chicago (IL) Yachad
Shoshana Zacks Moskowitz
Coordinator, Boston (MA) Yachad
Nechama Cheses
617-412-9599
Coordinator, Baltimore (MD) Yachad
Mira & Yehuda Labovitz
410-358-2342
Good Sports Program, Baltimore (MD) Yachad
Froma Lustman
Assitant, Baltimore (MD) Yachad
Miriam Rosenberg
Coordinator, Omaha (NE) Yachad
Duane Pieper
Coordinator, Cleveland (OH) Yachad
Sarah Taub
H: 216-371-9341
W: 216-292-0700 Ext. 261
Assistant, Cleveland (OH) Yachad
Ari Klarfeld
Coordinator, Columbus (OH) Yachad
Marlene Tewner
614-559-3240
Assistant, Columbus (OH) Yachad
Cantor Jeff Seigel
Coordinator, Philadelphia (PA) Yachad
Mira Korn
Coordinator, Pittsburgh (PA) Yachad
Wendy Halley
412-421-7655
412-521-1101 x 3207
Coordinator, Dallas (TX) Yachad
Rabbi Jay Weinstein
IVDU (Beacon) Lower School
The Individualized Vocational Development Unit (IVDU/Beacon) Lower School Program specializes in serving students with a broad range of special needs. Our school, based in Flatbush, New York, provides a comprehensive dual curriculum program combining general and Judaic studies. We provide a nurturing environment where students can learn and flourish. The small student-teacher ratio allows for each student’s individual learning styles and needs to be met.
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Job Training and Placement
Yachad/NJCD aims to both prepare individuals for work and to find appropriate work placements through the Day Habilitation "Without Walls" and Vocational Services programs.The Day Habilitation "Without Walls" (Day Hab) program provides individualized work readiness training for each client. Day Hab clients are taught skills such as typing, filing, or customer service based on their abilities and work goals. They are then placed in volunteer settings so that they can gain experience in the work field and experience different jobs before they begin to work in one specialty or discipline.
The Vocational Services (Voc) department serves individuals who are ready to work in competitive employment, but need some help finding jobs or learning their job responsibilities once they gain employment. Voc clients receive assistance with job hunting, coaching and support for job interviews, and on site job training once they get a job, so that they can stay employed and work successfully.
IVDU Upper School
Working together we can prepare each of our young adults to achieve the greatest degree of independence and inclusion possible.
To this end, the Individualized Vocational Development Unit (IVDU) Upper School, a division of Yachad/NJCD, offers a pre-vocational training program for young adults, with a girls and boys division. This exciting program is designed to prepare young adults with disabilities to transition into adult life by maximizing their strengths and preparing them for the world of work.
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Day Habilitation “Without Walls”
Young people who have disabilities also have many abilities. Often, these young people require more time with focused and skilled instruction in order to more fully realize their potential and ultimately lead more independent lives.
Day Habilitiation provides the young adult who has completed school with additional focused educational training and programming to help them reach their full potential. Day Habilitation "Without Walls" stands apart in providing highly individualized programming which emphasizes social skills development, life skills training, and vocational preparation, within an inclusive community setting. Day Habilitation "Without Walls" meets daily, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, but is flexible based on people's needs.
For more information, read more, or contact the program at 347-702- 8653, or Jonathan Weiss at 212-613-8152, .
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Taglit - Birthright Israel
Taglit-Birthright Israel and Yachad/NJCD are offering the gift of a 10 day trip to Israel. The next trip will take place January 12-23, 2009.
The Gift Includes:
Plane flight from New York area
Hotel accommodations
All meals
All tours and entry fees
An experience of a lifetime!
Pray at the Kotel in Jerusalem
Enjoy the nightlife in Tel Aviv
Climb Masada
View the Golan Heights
Cruise the Kinneret
Connect with your Roots
Your Security is First in Our Minds!
We are concerned with the safety of our participants.
Daily check-in with Israeli Security Desk
Armed guards on every bus and throughout the tour
Visits to secure areas
Phone contact 24/7
The group will be departing from NY. Participants are responsible for getting themselves to and from NY.
Go to: http://yachad.birthrightisrael.com
Click on “Register for this Trip Organizer”
Fill out the application on-line
For more information, please contact Yehuda Charm at 212-613-8229 or .
This trip is a gift of Taglit-Birthright Israel.
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Family Services
We provide individualized guidance and support to families, including siblings and parents, who have family members with disabilities.Accessing resources for those with disabilities
Conferences and workshops
- Our conferences and workshops provide parents with vital information, and a wonderful chance to network with parents of other special needs children. Some of the workshops that we have previously conducted include behavior management, navigating the school system, preparing to access employment, social skills training, and travel training. For more information on upcoming events, see our calendar of events.
- Our much anticipated annual Family Shabbaton is a yearly highlight. This end-of-year retreat takes place in a hotel in the Catskill Mountains, where parents, siblings, and individuals with developmental disabilities alike join for a weekend of fun, games, learning, sharing and togetherness. Parents attend sessions which provide up-to-date information, problem solving strategies, and the opportunity to share experiences. Siblings enjoy workshops unique to their needs, while participants with developmental disabilities have sessions, games, and activities of their own. Mealtimes are special, with singing, "talks" by the Yachad members, and families basking in the glow of their children's pleasure and success.
- We provide support to siblings (whose brothers and/or sisters have disabilities) individually and through workshops and sessions which facilitate networking between siblings.
For more information on any of these resources, please contact Dr. Michelle Orgel, Coordinator of Family Services, at 212-613-8127, or .
Information Referral/Advocacy
Yachad/NJCD provides resource information, referral services, consultation and direct services to individuals, families and agencies regarding disabilities.Through a quarterly newsletter, we update parents and professionals regarding current programming and services that we offer. To be added to the newsletter mailing list, enter your email in the available box above.
Individuals calling our office will receive guidance, support and information regarding disability issues from professional staff providing absolute confidentiality.Conferences and workshops provide parents with vital information and a wonderful opportunity to network with other parents. Workshops in the past have included topics such as behavior management, navigating the school system, accessing employment, job readiness skills training, social skills training, futures' planning, quality assurance in residential programs, and sibling issues.
For more information on any of these resources, please contact Dr. Michelle Orgel, Coordinator of Family Services, at 212-613-8127, or .
Computer Courses
Yachad/NJCD Vocational Services offers a periodical 12-Week Computer Class, which focuses on learning data entry and vocational computer skills. Students will work at their own pace, under close supervision and instruction.
Dinner, included in the cost of the course, will be served each week.
Courses will be scheduled in accordance with the number and schedule of registered students. If you are interested in receiving more information about the next computer course, please contact Yocheved Bateman at 212-613-8326 or .
For the Employee (current and prospective)
Yachad/NJCD staff meet with each potential employee individually to determine his or her unique abilities and employments goals. Job development is then geared specifically toward every individual, so that they find the job that is right for them.After employees are placed in their jobs, Yachad/NJCD continues to provide intensive support for the first 3 months they are working, and ongoing support for as long as they stay working. Yachad/NJCD clients are encouraged to call our staff at any time. We is committed to making sure that their clients not only find jobs, but continue to work successfully.
Yachad/NJCD Vocational Services Admission Criteria
Yachad/NJCD does not discriminate based on race, religion, or creed. All members must have a documented disability. For OMRDD programs, onset of disability must be before age 21. In order to be accepted to the vocational services department, the individual must meet the following standards:
- Individuals must be 18 or over
- Individuals must have a documented disability
- Individuals must live in New York State and be willing to work in or near New York City
- Individuals must be able to travel independently or be willing to be travel trained
- Individuals must demonstrate a motivation to work, as assessed by the Vocational Services staff
- Individuals must be willing to get a job that requires traveling
- Individuals must be open to more than one type of job
- Individuals must have realistic expectations in terms of the job that they are able to get based on their education and experience
- Individuals must have a realistic salary expectation
Yachad/NJCD strives to enhance the life opportunities of people with special needs and to insure their participation in the full spectrum of communal life.
For more information on how the Department of Job Placement and Vocational Resources can help you find a job to meet your unique needs and abilities, please contact Yocheved Bateman at 212-613-8326 or .
For the Employer
At Yachad/NJCD we recognize that in order to create a successful working relationship, there must be mutual benefit. In hiring an individual with disabilities, you are bringing a motivated and loyal employee into your organization. You will be creating a more diversified workplace while taking advantage of government tax credits. You will also benefit from a public perception that applauds sensitivity to people with disabilities. Entering the workforce represents the ultimate validation to our pool of qualified candidates. Yachad/NJCD professionals are there to support and assist you throughout every step of the job placement process; they are on site initially and are available at any time in the future..The job placement process is streamlined to create a win-win scenario.
The Job Placement Process
1. Identify job opportunities
2. Screen applicants
3. Identify a suitable match
4. Provide on-the-job coaching to ensure a smooth transition
5. Consistent checkpoints with NJCD clients and employers to ensure mutual satisfaction and increase the probability of success
Result: Win for YOU the employer
Win for the individuals with special needs
For more information on how the Department of Job Placement and Vocational Resources can help provide you with a hardworking, valuable employee please contact Yocheved Bateman at (212) 613-8326 or .
Our Way Resources
Services
- Information and Referral Services
- Weekend Retreats
- Holiday Celebrations
- Jewish Heritage Classes
- Jewish Deaf Singles Registry
- Family Workshops
- Job Placement and Support Services
- Inclusion and Educational Support
- Publications in Sign Language
Sign Language Prayer Charts
- Shabbat Candle Lighting
- Brachot Booklet
- Signs of the Seder
- Chanukah Candle Lighting
- Shema Yisroel
- Hamakom (Mourner’s Chart)
- L’Shanah Ha-Ba B’Yerushalayim
- Signs of Shabbat
Publications
- Toras Hacheresh Guidebook-Part I: A Practical Guide to the Use of Electronic Hearing Devices on Shabbos and Yom Tov
- Halacha and the Deaf (various topics)
- The Hearing Impaired Child in the Jewish Classroom – A Handbook for Classroom Teachers
Greeting Cards
- Rosh Hashanah (New Year) Cards
- Chanukah Cards
- Purim Cards
- Tribute Cards
- Condolence Cards
- Thank you Cards
- Mazel Tov Cards
Please contact the Yachad/NJCD office for pricing and to order any of these items at 212-613-8229.
Yachad Shabbatons
A Shabbaton is an inclusive weekend retreat that is hosted by a Jewish community or campus. Synagogue services, Shabbat meals, singing, dancing, group activities and educational interaction are all part of a Yachad Shabbaton.
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Yachad Summer Staff Positions
Are you interested in an exciting and rewarding position with Yachad/NJCD this summer? Well look no further! Yachad is looking for people to fill many different positions within our variety of summer programs.PLEASE NOTE: All staff who receive salaries will be paid at the conclusion of the summer.
To download an application, click here. To download salary forms, click here.
Please read more to find out about the different types of Summer Programs Staffing positions. If you have any questions contact Yehuda Charm at 212-613-8223 or .
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Yad B’Yad
Our unique and highly acclaimed Yad B'Yad programs are back and in high demand! The Yad B’Yad Leadership Experience brings high school students together with Yachad members on a fabulous tour in an inclusive environment. To find out about the 2008 Yad B'Yad tour in Israel, click here!
To find out about the 2008 Yad B'Yad tour in the East & West Coast/Hawaii, click here!
Already been accepted to the 2008 Yad B'Yad programs? Get forms and information here!
For more information or to receive a brochure, CD, Video or an application, please contact Nechama Braun at 212-613-8369 or . Who is eligible to join JDSR?
A Jewish deaf and hard of hearing person who:- was never married
- is widowed
- is divorced
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What does JDSR offer
- Social events throughout the year
- Yearly retreat
- Help to meet the right person for marriage
- 2-3 newsletters per year
- Personal ad list (in the newsletter and on the web)
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How To Join JDSR
- Join JDSR now and come to programs and weekend retreats!
- Read the JDSR newsletter!
- Answer personal ads to meet your true love!
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Brooklyn
New York
National Yachad
National Yachad provides ongoing Jewish programming and experiences in educational, recreational and social settings throughout the US and Canada. National events share the inclusive design for people with disabilities that makes Yachad programming so unique.Yachad is privileged to have a talented group of coordinators on staff who work diligently to coordinate activities and weekend retreats on an ongoing basis. To find out about the activities of some of our national chapters, read below. For contact information of a Yachad chapter in your area, click on About Us.
Yachad is always looking to expand and to bring its programs and services to new locations. If you are interested in becoming involved in an exisitng chapter or know of a region that is in need of ongoing Jewish programming for individuals with special needs, please contact Deborah Rockoff at 212-613-8269 or at .
Yachad Local Events
Throughout the year, the chapters of each Yachad division participate in parties, holiday celebrations, trips, and sports programs with communities all over the New York Metropolitan area.
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Chicago Yachad
Learn about Chicago Yachad's programs!Coordinator: Efrem Popel
773-764-6353
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Pittsburgh Yachad
Learn about Yachad and the Friendship Club!Coordinator: Wendy Halley-McAllister
412-421-7655
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Connecticut Yachad - Circle of Friends
A look at the numbers: 70 Volunteers provide more than 3,000 Friendship Hours annually, 75 families & participants who benefit directly from our programsCoordinator: Freida Hecht
203-866-0534
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Senior Sundays Program
Yachad/NJCD is excited to introduce our brand new Senior Sunday’s program for Senior Yachad Members. The Senior Sunday’s program will meet once each month on a Sunday to do a variety of activities.
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How To Become a Yachad Member
Make the Phone Call- Call the Yachad office at (212) 613-8172 to set up a time to meet with Dr. Michelle Orgel.
- The prospective Yachad member and their parent or guardian will then be invited to join one of our inclusive monthly programs offered at a location nearest to you.
- After the inclusive monthly program is attended the prospective Yachad member will have the opportunity to try out one of our Shabbatons while being accompanied by our Yachad staff members.
- If the shabbaton was a good fit for the prospective Yachad member, membership forms will be sent out.
- After the membership forms are filled out and sent back with membership payments to the Yachad office, the new Yachad member will receive mailings about all of Yachad's inclusive programming. The cost for Yachad membership is $145, the cost per Shabbaton is $65. Scholarship and payment plans are available.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming programs and events!
Questions about Membership or Scholarships?
Please contact Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or .
Rayim Trips Program
This program designed especially for our Rayim Yachad members plans various exciting trips one Sunday a month! Read More...
Baltimore Yachad
Come join us for an exciting new year of events!Coordinators: Mira & Yehuda Labovitz
410-358-2342
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Work Programs
Is your son/daughter just entering the work force and in need of some vocational training? Is he/she already working but would like some time away doing something different during the summer? Well, here's your chance!Yachad/NJCD offers, on a limited basis, full time work positions in a sleep-away camp setting. Participants, both male and female, are supervised by a job coach/counselor, and are placed in a position suitable to their abilities and needs. Our workers enjoy the camp atmosphere and change of scenery, while learning important life and vocational skills. Positions can include (but are not limited to) working with sports programs, in the kitchen, helping in the dining room, or in the day camp. While there is a cost to participate, staff members are paid for their work.
Work Programs
Length of program and cost varies subject to specific camp placement.
Ages: 22-30
For more information on work programs, or to receive an application, please contact Nechama Braun at 212-613-8369 or .
Yachad Getaway
Looking for a relaxing two-week vacation? Want to get away from the city and have a good time? The Yachad Getaway is for you! The Getaway takes place in upstate NY in a large estate home. Participants choose from daily activities which include swimming, arts & crafts, dancing, sports, baking, and much more. Half-day and day-long trips are planned throughout the two weeks. Want to sit on the porch and play games with friends? Would you rather take a nature walk and then go for a swim? Either way, this is a program to be enjoyed by all.
Yachad Getaway
Dates: Friday, June21st - Thursday, July 3rd, 2008*
Cost: $2600 + $250 registration*
Ages: 18 and up.
*Please note that all dates and costs are subject to change without notice.
* all prices are in addition to a $250 registration fee. Please note that $150 of this fee is refundable by March 1st. The additional $100 is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Early Bird Special! If application and registration fee are received before January 15th, receive a discount of $150 off total tuition cost!
For more information on Yachad Getaway, or to receive an application, please contact Nechama Braun at 212-613-8369 or email to
Camp Programs
Yachad/NJCD provides a variety of unique and inclusive sleep-away camp programs. Our members enjoy a complete camping experience with activities that include swimming, boating, sports, arts & crafts, drama, learning, and so much more together with their mainstream peers. Each day, on an individual or group basis, they participate in camp activities with other bunks and campers. Our members form special friendships within their bunk, and, more importantly, with other campers throughout the camp. Our participants have the support of trained, highly motivated staff and sleep in their own bunkhouse. Yachad summer programs, filled with warmth and care, focus on socialization, fostering friendship, and the development of social skills, independence, and self-esteem within a safe, secure environment.Read More...
Yachad/NJCD Summer Programs
Summer Programs include a variety of summer experiences for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.To download our new 2008 Summer Programs Brochure, click here!
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