Yachad | National Jewish Council for Disabilities

Junior Yachad Shabbaton with Westchester Day School

Have a great time on the Junior Yachad Shabbaton with Westchester Day School!

At the Hebrew Institute of White Plains on June 5-9th, 2009!

$60 for members, $75 for non members

Submit your application by no later than May 26, 2009.

Jun 05, 2009
Contact Information:

For more information, please contact Jonah Sobin at (212) 613-8143 or sobinj@ou.org

Special Needs Family Day in Dallas

On Monday, May 25, 2009 (Memorial Day), 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the JCC, the Special Needs Initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, Yachad and Jewish Family Service will offer a day of speakers, presentations and resource information for families in the Jewish community who have a member with special needs.  The day will be full of programming and activities for everyone in the family!

For the adults, the day will begin with a keynote address by psychologist, Dr. Jeff Lichtman, national director of Yachad and noted expert on the special needs community.  Additionally, participants will choose breakout sessions from a wide variety of topics such as “The Challenge of Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome: How to Respond Effectively,” “ADHD and Other Challenging Behaviors,”  “Understanding and Responding to Our Special Children’s Sexuality” and “the Legal and Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs.”

Children (preschool through high school) will participate in a full day of fun and exciting activities, including support groups, sports and games. It will be designed for both children with special needs and their typically functioning siblings.
A resource fair will take place during lunch so attendees can explore the services, programs and support available for families of children with special needs. 
Cost for this special needs event is $18.00 per family and includes all programming and a kosher lunch.  Reservations can be made by calling Melissa Bernstein at (214) 239-7134. Advance registration is required by May 15.  Spaces are limited. For questions or sponsorship opportunities for this unique and groundbreaking family and professional conference, please contact Rabbi Jay Weinstein at 972-661-0127 or jw15@aol.com.

About the Special Needs Initiative of the Jewish Federation on Greater Dallas
The Special Needs Initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a consortium of Jewish organizations and Dallas leaders working to assist our citizens with special needs.  The mission of the Initiative is “to lead the facilitation and activation of programs and resources that will meet the needs of our Jewish citizens with special needs and the expectations of their families”

Yachad’s mission is to promote and facilitate the inclusion of all people with disabilities. Yachad activities provide our members with opportunities for personal growth and enriched lives. The ‘inclusive design’ gives our special population their rightful place within the Jewish community, while helping to educate our community about our members’ abilities and strengths. Dallas Yachad is open to Children with Special Needs, including those with moderate to severe disabilities.

Jewish Family Service licensed professionals help those with special needs—and their families—identify specific concerns and develop appropriate coping skills and behaviors so they can fulfill their highest potential. We offer individual and group services for children with special needs and their parents and siblings.  For adults with special needs, we offer individual and group counseling / support as well as assistance through all phases of employment.  We maintain a Registry of Parents with Special-Needs Children so parents can connect to others in the community for peer support. (To join the registry, or for more information, please contact Shelly Middleman, PhD, Director of Special-Needs Services at 972.437.9950 or SMiddleman@JFSdallas.org.) In addition, we have compiled a “Special-Needs Resource List” for those who would like more information about specific special needs, as well as support and services that might be available from other mental-health, social-service, medical, or organizational resources. For more information about any of our services, please contact the Director of Special-Needs Services at 972.437.9950.

May 25, 2009
Contact Information:

Director of Special-Needs Services at 972.437.9950

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - May 21

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

May 21, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

CHAT group - May 18

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

May 18, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Yachad Cultural Arts Program - May

Get ready for May’s New Jersey Yachad Cultural Arts Program!

This unique program run by NJ Yachad & Kol Kehilaseinu takes place one Sunday afternoon each month. Choices for the program includesports, art, dance, yoga, drama, singing, and learning about Jewish holidays and customs. CAP gives the Yachad members an opportunity to interact with staff, junior-high and high school volunteers, and eachother.

May 17, 2009
Contact Information:

Chani Herrmann at (201) 833-1349 or herrmann@ou.org

Our Way Jewish Deaf Community Shabbaton in Riverside, CA

Join OUR WAY in Los Angeles for a special Shabbaton in Riverside, California!

May 15-16, 2009

Delicious Meals! Deaf Resident Torah Scholar!
Fun programs & sessions! & much much more!

Chabad Jewish Community Center
3579 Arlington Avenue, Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92506

For more information, please contact
Rabbi Eliezer Lederfeind by Voice/Relay at (212) 613-8234
or by E-mail at ourway@ou.org

May 15, 2009
Contact Information:

Rabbi Eliezer Lederfeind at (212) 613-8234 or ourway@ou.org

Yachad Seniors Shabbaton with Yeshiva of Flatbush High School

Yachad Seniors Shabbaton with Yeshiva of Flatbush High School to be held Friday, May 15 – Saturday, May 16.

More details to follow!

May 15, 2009
Contact Information:

Yehuda Charm at 212-613-8223 or charmy@ou.org

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - May 14

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

May 14, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Relationship Building Course - May 12

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Queens
Young Israel of Hillcrest
169-07 Jewel Avenue
Flushing, New York 11365    

Brooklyn, NY
Yeshiva of Flatbush
1609 Avenue J (corner E. 17th Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11230

May 12, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

CHAT group - May 11

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

May 11, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Relationship Building Course - May 11

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the New Jersey Yachad/NCSY Office, 1345 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
 

May 11, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Yachad 23rd Annual Family Shabbaton

APPLY ONLINE NOW!

We know you’ve been waiting all year for this amazing event!

YACHAD’S 23rd Annual Family Shabbaton is just around the corner!

Join Yachad’s favorite families for a special Shabbos weekend, Friday, May 8th - Sunday, May 10th, 2009 at the luxurious Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa in Ellenville, NY!

Click here to view the Hotel and click here for directions!

Featuring:
■  Dr. David Pelcovitz as key note speaker
& many other top professional presenters
■ Family Support Groups
■ Cutting edge seminars on autism,
educational interventions, financial planning and much more
■ Child care services provided
■ Saturday night entertainment

Click here to APPLY ONLINEor click here for a downloadable version of the Application!

For more information contact
Chani Herrmann (201.833.1349 or Herrmann@ou.org)
& Dr. Michelle Orgel (212.613.8172 or Orgelm@ou.org)

May 08, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel (212.613.8172 or Orgelm@ou.org)

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - May 7

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

May 07, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Relationship Building Course - May 5

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Queens
Young Israel of Hillcrest
169-07 Jewel Avenue
Flushing, New York 11365    

Brooklyn, NY
Yeshiva of Flatbush
1609 Avenue J (corner E. 17th Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11230

May 05, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

CHAT group - May 4

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

May 04, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Relationship Building Course - May 4

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the New Jersey Yachad/NCSY Office, 1345 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
 

May 04, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - April 30

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

Apr 30, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Relationship Building Course - April 28

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Queens
Young Israel of Hillcrest
169-07 Jewel Avenue
Flushing, New York 11365    

Brooklyn, NY
Yeshiva of Flatbush
1609 Avenue J (corner E. 17th Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11230

Apr 28, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

CHAT group - April 27

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

Apr 27, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Relationship Building Course - April 27

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the New Jersey Yachad/NCSY Office, 1345 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
 

Apr 27, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Yachad Cultural Arts Program - April

Get ready for April’s New Jersey Yachad Cultural Arts Program!

This unique program run by NJ Yachad & Kol Kehilaseinu takes place one Sunday afternoon each month. Choices for the program includesports, art, dance, yoga, drama, singing, and learning about Jewish holidays and customs. CAP gives the Yachad members an opportunity to interact with staff, junior-high and high school volunteers, and eachother.

Apr 26, 2009
Contact Information:

Chani Herrmann at (201) 833-1349 or herrmann@ou.org

New Jersey Yachad April CAP Event

Don’t forget about April’s New Jersey Yachad Cultural Arts Program!

This unique program run by NJ Yachad & Kol Kehilaseinu takes place one Sunday afternoon each month. Choices for the program includesports, art, dance, yoga, drama, singing, and learning about Jewish holidays and customs. CAP gives the Yachad members an opportunity to interact with staff, junior-high and high school volunteers, and eachother.

Apr 24, 2009
Contact Information:

Chani Herrmann at (201) 833-1349 or herrmann@ou.org

Seniors Yachad Shabbaton in Deal, NJ

Make sure you’re at the Seniors’ Shabbaton!

Spend Shabbos in Deal, New Jersey - April 24-25, 2009.

$60 for members, $75 for non-members

Apply by no later than April 15th!

For more information, please contact your local coordinator:

Brooklyn 1
Yehuda Lerea - (718) 514-0239
Alana Ebin - (917) 270-0420

Brooklyn 2
Michael Appelbaum - (347) 668-8317
Daniel Broome - (646) 352-2353

Long Island
Alyse Stein - (516) 242-4358

Monsey
Miriam Ambinder - (845) 558-6182
Yaffa Galanti - (845) 596-7852

New Jersey
Sarah Deneroff - (908) 433-7930
Ari Ash - (845) 661-3191

Queens/Manhattan
Shira Aharon - (917) 455-7836

 

Apr 24, 2009
Contact Information:

Yehuda Charm - (212) 613-8223 or charmy@ou.org

Juniors Yachad Shabbaton in Stamford, CT

Join the Junior Yachad Shabbaton on April 24-25, in conjunction with the Bi-Cultural Day School in Stamford, Conneticut!

Apr 24, 2009
Contact Information:

Jonah Sobin - (212) 613-8143 or sobinj@ou.org

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - April 23

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

Apr 23, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Relationship Building Course - April 21

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Queens
Young Israel of Hillcrest
169-07 Jewel Avenue
Flushing, New York 11365    

Brooklyn, NY
Yeshiva of Flatbush
1609 Avenue J (corner E. 17th Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11230

Apr 21, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

CHAT group - April 20

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

Apr 20, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Relationship Building Course - April 20

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the New Jersey Yachad/NCSY Office, 1345 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
 

Apr 20, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Yachad goes to Great Adventure

Join Yachad at the Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park this Pesach!
Only $75!
(this trip is included in the TRIPS fall and spring packages)

Deadline to apply by Monday, April 6, 2009 - so HURRY!

A GREAT ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Apr 12, 2009
Contact Information:

Ari Klein at (212) 613-8238 or ariklein@ou.org

CHAT group - April 6

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

Apr 06, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - April 2

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

Apr 02, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

See Yachad perform The Lion King on Stage - FREE!

Yachad and Yeshiva of Flatbush are proud to present the LION KING on stage!

Come see your fellow Yachad members and Yeshiva of Flatbush students perform together on stage
on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM
at Yeshiva of Flatbush High School
1609 Avenue J (between E. 16th and E. 17th)
Click here for a map.

Join us for dancing and a PARTY after the play!

Starring:
Fagie Weiss
Mayer Faena
Chaim Glieberman
Nechama Dreibin
Ellen Schutzman
Penina Wasserman
Moshe Hammer
Jenny Kelman
Shoshana Summer
Miriam Bluth
Susan Aranov
Malka Newberger
Bob Rosenwasser
Raeli Roth
Chaim Gans

Apr 01, 2009
Contact Information:

Aryea Aronoff at (646) 763-2669

Relationship Building Course - March 31

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Queens
Young Israel of Hillcrest
169-07 Jewel Avenue
Flushing, New York 11365    

Brooklyn, NY
Yeshiva of Flatbush
1609 Avenue J (corner E. 17th Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11230

Mar 31, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

CHAT group - March 30

Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work or school?
Do you want to meet new people?
Do you like to share or discuss topics that interest you?
If so, then come explore CHAT the after work social program.

CHAT is a weekly program that is meant to you learn skills that will help advance you in the workplace. You will build the necessary skills to start and end conversations, to interpret social cues, to respect boundaries, and much more.

CHAT allows you the opportunity to meet new people and discuss topics of interest.

Sessions run on Monday nights from 6:00pm - 7:00pm but doors open at 5:30 so come early to unwind with the other participants.
Refreshments will be served.
The program will be held at the office of the National Jewish Council for Disabilities at 11 Broadway, 13th Floor (Bowling Green subway stop).

Mar 30, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

New Jersey Relationship Building Course - March 30

The RBC (Relationship Building Course) is a highly acclaimed and very successful social skills training program. This course is for participants 18 years & up and has been proven to be meaningful, practical, and enjoyable. 

The Relationship Building Course focuses on the social skills necessary to develop and enhance relationships between individuals.  It includes topics such as making conversation, decision making between people, exercising self-control when angry, eating etiquette, personal space, and more.

This program is offered on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the New Jersey Yachad/NCSY Office, 1345 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
 

Mar 30, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Juniors Yachad Shabbaton

Come to the Junior’s Shabbaton!

Spend Shabbos at the Manhattan Day School - March 27-28, 2009.

$60 for members, $75 for non-members

Apply by no later than March 16th!

Mar 27, 2009
Contact Information:

Jonah Sobin - (212) 613-8143 or sobinj@ou.org

Social Skills Group for Grades 5-8 - March 26

The Social Skills Group (SSG) is a new program offered by The National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD) and hosted by The Manhattan Day School.  The Social Skills Group will help facilitate the development of socialization skills in your child by giving them the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to build and maintain relationships. 
These skills include interpreting social cues, starting and ending conversation, respecting boundaries, problem solving skills and coping mechanisms. With these skills your child will learn how to appropriately interact with peers, family members, teachers and community members in a variety of different social and educational settings.
The SSG leaders will work together with parents, teachers and related professionals to better ensure that each child is utilizing and generalizing their newly acquired skills in the home, classroom and other relevant social settings. 

The SSG program will take place on Thursday nights from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm at The Manhattan Day School located at 310 West 75th Street New York, NY 10023.

Mar 26, 2009
Contact Information:

Dr. Michelle Orgel at (212) 613-8172 or orgelm@ou.org

Maple Syrup Event!

Learn to make and TASTE Maple Syrup!

Join Yachad on Sunday, March 22, 2009 for this special event!

Transportation is provided!

This trip is included in the TRIPS full and spring packages.
For non-TRIPS members, only $50.

Limited Space - so call now!

Mar 22, 2009
Contact Information:

Micole Horowitz - (914) 420-3998

Building Social Skills in Children with Special Needs

Featuring: Dr. Julie Wolf, Clinical Psychologist & Dr. Mary Jane Weiss, PH.D.

Date: Tuesday, December 9th
Time: 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Location: 11 Broadway 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Dec 09, 2008
Contact Information:

For more information contact Dr. Michelle Orgel, 212-613-8172 or Orgelm@ou.org

Sexuality & Your Child

NJ Yachad in collaboration with the Sinai Schools is proud to offer the following workshop

Talking to our kids about their Sexuality & Preventing Sexual Abuse

Presenter: Mrs. Mary Greenfield

Monday, November 17, 2008
7:30 PM
Maayanot High School, Teaneck, NJ

Nov 11, 2008
Contact Information:

For more information contact Chani Herrmann, 201-833-1349, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Parent Education Workshop: Effective Communication between school and home

New Jersey Association of Jewish Day Schools announces

A Parent Education Workshop
Effective Communication between School and Home
Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Rona Novick
Associate Professor, Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Yeshivat Noam
Paramus, NJ
8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by September 12th so that we can better prepare for those who are coming.

Sep 01, 2008
Contact Information:

Batya Jacob at 551-404-4447 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Our Way presents a Hearing Aid Gmach!

Did you know??
• Hearing aids are considered “optional prosthetic devices according to Federal law.
• Hearing aid purchase is not covered by most of the health insurances offered today.
• Many of our children and adults are not wearing hearing aids due to the high cost of purchasing them.
What Our Way is Doing
• Our Way has started a hearing aid G’mach
• Our Way is collecting used hearing aids so that they are available to our members.
• Our Way is working with hearing aid dealers to refurbish these aids so that they can be fit to the consumer.
• Our Way is loaning these hearing aids to our members who need them.
Please send any used hearing aids to :
Our Way/NJCD
11 Broadway, 13th floor
New York, NY 10004
Att: Batya Jacob
For more information, please call Batya Jacob at 212-613-8127 or email jacobb@ou.org. 
Visit our website at http://www.njcd.org

Aug 10, 2008
Contact Information:

Batya Jacob, 212-613-8127 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Deaf Awareness day at Shea Stadium!

Calling all deaf and hard of hearing!

Deaf Awareness Day at Shea Stadium!
NY Mets versus Atlanta Braves

1:00 p.m. game

Meet at Gate C at 12:45 pm
Take the 7 train or park your car at the game.

Tickets are $15 per person (Pay by Sept 1st)
Limited tickets- first come, first serve!

Kosher food available for purchase at the Stadium

To order tickets contact:  Batya Jacob at jacobb@ou.org or 212-613-8127

Aug 10, 2008
Contact Information:

Batya Jacob at jacobb@ou.org or 212-613-8127

Our Way in Baltimore -Pizza night!

Pizza Night at Eden
at Park Heights JCC
Come out and eat together at the dairy restaurant Eden!

Time:  5:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: Eden Restaurant (on 2nd Floor) in
        Jewish Community Center
        5800 Park Heights Ave.
        Baltimore, Maryland

(Mapquest.com for direction)

Cost: Buy on your own.

RSVP: August 18th, 2008

Aug 10, 2008
Contact Information:

Rabbi David Kastor, 410.580.1353 (tdd); 410.580.1354 (fax or vp);  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Yachad B’Moshava Begins!

Yachad B’Moshava Camp program begins for Summer, ‘08!

Click here for more information about the program!

Jul 27, 2008
Contact Information:

Nechama Braun, 212-613-8369, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Yachad B’Nesher Begins!

Yachad’s Camp and worker programs at Camp Nesher Begin for Summer, ‘08!

Click here for more information about the programs!

Jul 24, 2008
Contact Information:

Nechama Braun, 212-613-8369, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Yad B’Yad Israel and West Coast Begin!

Yachad’s unique inclusive trips begin for Summer, ‘08!

Click here for more information about the trips!

Jul 14, 2008
Contact Information:

Nechama Braun, 212-613-8369, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

JDSR - BBQ in Fort Lee, NJ!

JDSR BBQ Get Together on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 12:00 Noon, rain or shine (no cancellation)!

Welcome Jewish deaf and hard of hearing singles including divorced and widowed!

Fort Lee Historic Park Visitor Center
Fort Lee, New Jersey

Lunch will include hotdogs, hamburgers, watermelon, etc. (either outdoor if shine, indoor if rain at another nearby location).

See exhibits on the role of Fort Lee in American Revolution at the Visitor Center.

$12.00 for JDSR members
$17.00 for non-members

Please RSVP before or by July 7th.
For travel directions, registration, and additional information, email Landau9@optonline.net

Payments must be received by July 7th.  After July 7th, the cost of the event increases by $5 for members and non-members of JDSR.

Jul 13, 2008
Contact Information:

Landau9@optonline.net

Our Way Shabbaton: Livingston, NJ

Our Way Jewish Deaf Community Shabbaton
Livingston, NJ

Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center
85 West Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039

Contact: Sally Cohen- TTY only: 973-992-3182
Email: Jcohenret@aol.com
Judy Citer- Voice Phone: 973-473-7277
Rabbi Eliezer Lederfeind –ourway@ou.org Voice/ Relay- 212-613-8234

Jul 11, 2008
Contact Information:

“MY” Program(Yachad/Morasha) Begins!

Yachad’s “MY” Camp program begins at Morasha for Summer, ‘08!

Click here for more information about the program!

Jul 03, 2008
Contact Information:

Nechama Braun, 212-613-8369, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)