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Gedaliah Shaffer wasn’t thrilled when his mother enrolled him in Shrub Oak International School. His mother, Liba Shaffer, was herself ambivalent about the decision. But…

By Staff Writer

September 9, 2024

Inclusion

Virtual Event to Promote Discussion as Continued Step Towards Inclusion

All too often, individuals with disabilities or those for whom mental wellness is a struggle feel isolated and imagine that no one in the world…

By Staff Writer

February 10, 2022

Podcast

Ep. 17: LifeTown, A Village For The Special Needs Community

The 17th episode in its series of podcasts about the personal struggles and achievements of Chabad representatives

By Staff Writer

January 24, 2022

Inclusion

What’s One Thing You Wish They Knew?

ShabbaTTogether Fosters Inclusion and Empowerment Among People with Disabilities and Mental Health Conditions in Jewish Communities Across the Globe with New Program

By Staff Writer

December 15, 2021

Inclusion

Pop-Up Deli Serves up Sourdough Goodness

Customers eat for a cause at this deli, supporting the Friendship Circle adults who help run the pop-up

By Noa Blokh

August 22, 2021

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Inclusion

Kidpreneurs Experience the Gift of Giving

Friendship Circle of Brooklyn just concluded a week-long fundraising campaign which was conducted entirely by children.

By Noa Blokh

August 11, 2021

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Inclusion

July Game Changers: Bassie Shemtov

Friendship Circle Director Honored by Detroit Sports Teams

By Yoni Brown

August 5, 2021

Inclusion

Opening Chabad House Doors a Little Wider

An accessible Sukkah Mobile in Arkansas, sign language interpreters at Chabad events in Alabama, and in Virginia, a lowered bimah that allows people in wheelchairs…

By Ashira Weiss

January 5, 2021

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Lifecycle

Mental Health Support and Memorial in Mineola

Rabbi Anchelle Perl has officiated at what he called “an inordinate amount” of funerals since the coronavirus pandemic began.

By Ashira Weiss

September 1, 2020

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Holiday & Shabbos

20,000 Party For Shabbat

First-ever global pre-Shabbat party brings together families of special needs individuals and celebrities.

By Ashira Weiss

June 12, 2020

Inclusion

Friendship Circle: Embracing the Individual

The sound of blaring sirens heralded a flashing motorcade of fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars driving down her block. To Read The Full Magazine…

By Liba Rimler

May 27, 2020