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Yachad Marathon Raises $300,000 for Inclusion Programming

Miami, FL — Yachad, The National Jewish Council for Disabilities, and an agency of the Orthodox Union, announced that it raised a total of $300,000 in its annual 8th marathon in Miami on January 29, 2017. With runners of all ages (from 12 to 65) and all abilities, coming from Israel, Canada, California, Texas, New […]

Including Everyone at the Tu BiShvat Seder

Congregation Shaarei Tefillah will be hosting its annual Tu BiShvat seder on Sunday, Feb. 12, co-sponsored by New England Yachad, K’Sharim, Ganei Beantown and other organizations. Tucked between the lights of Hanukkah and the rituals of Passover is Tu BiShvat. Falling on the 15th of the Hebrew month Shevat, the holiday, according to the Talmud, […]

Yachad of Central NJ Provides Cultural Jewish Connection

Help get the word out: Nothing defines “together” more than “Yachad.” While Yachad, an organization “dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life,” has been in existence for 30 years through the Orthodox Union nationally and internationally, Federation of Central NJ (Federation) brought […]

Pamela Schuller’s Jewish Comedy of Disability and Inclusion

Comedian and inclusion activist Pamela Schuller will bring her distinct perspective on living with Tourette syndrome and Jewish life to Temple Beth Elohim on Sunday, Jan. 22. “It’s easier to accept 613 mitzvot than to accept me,” quips comedian and inclusion advocate Pamela Schuller. Schuller, who is 31 and has Tourette syndrome, tours the world […]

Yachad Expands Services and Reach for Children with Autism

Yachad, the Orthodox Union’s National Jewish Council for Disabilities, announced it would be officially expanding its collaboration today with Proud Moments Therapy, a behavioral health agency providing services to children on the autism spectrum ages 0-21. Based in Brooklyn, PMT has four offices across New York and serves New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland, […]

Building a Community of Inclusion

New England Yachad is rapidly emerging as the region’s largest Jewish agency providing social and recreational programs for people of all ages, abilities and denominations. By: Judy Bolton-Fasman Yachad—the Hebrew word for “together”—is the umbrella name for the National Jewish Council for Disabilities and a division of the Orthodox Union. Founded 30 years ago, Yachad’s […]

Team Yachad Announces Marathon Move From Las Vegas to Miami

New York, NY — Yachad, the National Council for Jewish Disabilities, announced it is moving its annual marathon back to Miami, after the Las Vegas race provider unexpectedly postponed its race to early April, due to unforeseen circumstances related to the course. “We have decided to take these lemons and make lemonade out of them,” […]

Everyone wants to be included

New Jersey Yachad celebrates its 10th anniversary as a beacon for people with special needs By Joanne Palmer, Jewish Standard Times of Israel Yachad means together. It shares a root with the word “echad” — one — but it’s all about bringing things together. It’s about creating community. There’s more than one mission driving Yachad, […]

A Fresh New Face at Yachad

This past month, Yachad, the National Jewish Council for Disabilities, has hired many new talented staff members. For the NY area, Yachad would like to formally introduce Rabbi Ahron Rosenthal as the new Director of New York. Rabbi Ahron Rosenthal brings a wealth of experience in both formal and informal education, previously serving as an […]

Jews With Special Needs Prepare for a Rite of Passage

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — The students and tutors gathered around the table ready for the task at hand: 40 cheese and 40 bologna sandwiches, the meat and cheese separated to follow kosher rules. The lesson, late last month, was on acts of loving kindness, or gemilut hasadim in Hebrew. Donating sandwiches to a local soup kitchen […]