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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >Order your Mishloach Manot Through Yachad Gifts
Yachad is excited to announce the relaunch of Yachad Gifts in time for this year’s Mishloach Manot giving on Purim. The relaunch of Yachad Gifts offers a unique and meaningful way for the community to celebrate Purim by purchasing and sending beautifully gift packaged Mishloach Manot. Not only does this support the vital mission of […]
Read More >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, […]
Read More >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 […]
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