Blog - Yachad

New York, New Jersey, and Northeast NCSY, Together With Yachad New York, Unite for the Summit

New York, New Jersey and Northeast NCSY and Yachad New York came together on May 19-21 to host The Summit, a Shabbaton that took place at Camp Lavi for 290 people. The Shabbaton was filled with unity as the different departments and regions united as one. Shabbaton participants enjoyed the wonderful campgrounds and had countless […]

Veteran Principal Devorah Katz to Head Up IVDU Five Towns School

Continuing its mission to provide a solid educational foundation to elementary schoolers with mild to moderate learning disabilities and children on the autism spectrum, IVDU Five Towns is welcoming Mrs. Deborah Katz as its new principal for the 2023-2024 academic year. Mrs. Katz brings 35 years of experience to IVDU, with a successful track record […]

Annual Yachad New Jersey Gala a Celebration of Inclusion and Integration

It was an evening of support, appreciation, camaraderie and inspiration as Yachad New Jersey held its annual gala, celebrating years of advocacy and opportunity for developmentally disabled individuals and their families. A packed room of guests came to Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood on March 20th to celebrate the evening’s honorees and to show appreciation […]

Team Yachad Raises $200,000 at Jerusalem Marathon

More than 300 Yachad Participants Participated in 12th Annual Event It’s been almost a week since 19-year-old Micah Pickett of Fair Lawn, N.J., ran in the Jerusalem Marathon to fundraise for Yachad Israel, and he’s still on a tremendous high. The Shana Aleph student at Jerusalem’s Yeshivat Hakotel was among more than 300 North American […]

Yachad Los Angeles Awareness Event Highlights Services for Developmentally Disabled

More than 75 people showed their support for Yachad Los Angeles, taking advantage of an opportunity to learn about the many programs and services it provides for developmentally disabled adults, while enjoying 360 degree panoramic city views, an exquisite dairy buffet and a special beer and wine tasting. Yachad Los Angeles’s first-ever awareness event took […]

The Yachad NJ Gala is Happening This Monday Night – Get Ready to Celebrate!

Excitement is building as we get ready for next weeks Yachad New Jersey Annual Gala, taking place this Monday, March 20th, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, NJ. As you may already know, this event celebrates the remarkable achievements of some truly exceptional individuals and families in our community. We are […]

Synagogue Initiatives & Yachad coproducing a panel on Disability Inclusion in Shuls

The Orthodox Union’s Synagogue Initiatives and Yachad are proud to announce a panel discussion focused on disability inclusion in synagogues. The event, taking place on Monday, February 27th at 7:30 PM, will be hosted at the Young Israel of Woodmere and feature opening remarks from Rav Shay Schachter, Posek of Yachad, and Rebecca Mayer, Director […]

When Mobility is a Mitzvah

Wheelchair-Accessible Van Donation to Orthodox Union’s New Jersey Yachad Increases Program Options, Accessibility for Adults The Orthodox Union’s Yachad New Jersey, along with the Jewish Union Foundation’s (JUF) day habilitation program help meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities. Through creative programming, trips, outings and volunteerism in the greater Jewish community, participants are engaged, […]

Yachad Giving Day December 14 & 15 - This is Yachad

This December 14th & 15th, Yachad launches their matched $3 million Giving Day campaign. What is Yachad? It is so much to so many. For 40 years, Yachad has been creating a world where every single Jew – regardless of ability – has a place in the community. Through daily inclusion programs, community shabbatons, integration in […]

Yachad NJ's KNOT Your Typical Fundraiser

As bar mitzvah chesed projects go, Gavriel Katz is putting his best foot forward. For his chesed project, Gavriel decided to collect gently worn shoes that have been sitting in closets just taking up space. He plans to send these shoes off and sell them to third-world countries and then give the proceeds to the Mendel Balk Yachad Center in Teaneck. […]