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SUMMARY:CHAI Dallas: Koloring with Karen
DESCRIPTION:This event currently takes place over Zoom and is not open to the public.\nCommunity Homes for Adults\, Inc. (CHAI) is a non-sectarian\, non-profit corporation under Jewish auspices that provides programs and services to enable adults with intellectual disabilities to live full\, rich lives in a safe environment and to meaningfully participate in the community.\nEvery other Sunday at 11:00am\, CHAI residents join volunteer Karen in coloring adult coloring books.\nLearn more about CHAI at https://chaidallas.org\nIf you are interested in volunteering with CHAI residents\, email Kathy Schneider at kschneider@chaidallas.org\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/chai-dallas-koloring-with-karen/2021-05-09/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T170858Z
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SUMMARY:CHAI Dallas: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This event currently takes place over Zoom and is not open to the public.\nCommunity Homes for Adults\, Inc. (CHAI) is a non-sectarian\, non-profit corporation under Jewish auspices that provides programs and services to enable adults with intellectual disabilities to live full\, rich lives in a safe environment and to meaningfully participate in the community.\nEvery Tuesday at 6:30pm\, CHAI residents join volunteer Lorraine for book club meetings. Book club members are currently reading “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.\nLearn more about CHAI at https://chaidallas.org\nIf you are interested in volunteering with CHAI residents\, email Kathy Schneider at kschneider@chaidallas.org\n 
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/chai-dallas-book-club/2021-05-04/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231430Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Faith Inclusion Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges and needs for individuals and families affected by disability is finding inclusive\, strong communities where they can belong and thrive. Please join the Faith Inclusion Network community as we come together to learn how to strengthen communities in congregations\, learn from self-advocates and share the most recent knowledge of inclusion in faith communities and congregations\, including how faith communities have made adjustments through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Participants will have access to over 30 presentations with presenters from the US\, Canada and Australia.\n\nTickets start at $25\n\nRegister for the conference here.
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/virtual-faith-inclusion-network-conference-3/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friendship Circle of Dallas":MAILTO:leah@friendshipdallas.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231429Z
UID:8705-1614326400-1614348000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Faith Inclusion Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest challenges and needs for individuals and families affected by disability is finding inclusive\, strong communities where they can belong and thrive. Please join the Faith Inclusion Network community as we come together to learn how to strengthen communities in congregations\, learn from self-advocates and share the most recent knowledge of inclusion in faith communities and congregations\, including how faith communities have made adjustments through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Participants will have access to over 30 presentations with presenters from the US\, Canada and Australia.\n\nTickets start at $25\n\nRegister for the conference here.
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/virtual-faith-inclusion-network-conference/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friendship Circle of Dallas":MAILTO:leah@friendshipdallas.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231429Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Faith Inclusion Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 26\, 2021\n8:00am – 2:00pm\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest challenges and needs for individuals and families affected by disability is finding inclusive\, strong communities where they can belong and thrive. Please join the Faith Inclusion Network community as we come together to learn how to strengthen communities in congregations\, learn from self-advocates and share the most recent knowledge of inclusion in faith communities and congregations\, including how faith communities have made adjustments through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Participants will have access to over 30 presentations with presenters from the US\, Canada and Australia.\n\n\nTickets start at $25\n\n\nRegister below.\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fin-community-for-all-c4a-conference-tickets-128518768095
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/virtual-faith-inclusion-network-conference-2-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231428Z
UID:8813-1614326400-1614348000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Faith Inclusion Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 26\, 2021\n8:00am – 2:00pm\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest challenges and needs for individuals and families affected by disability is finding inclusive\, strong communities where they can belong and thrive. Please join the Faith Inclusion Network community as we come together to learn how to strengthen communities in congregations\, learn from self-advocates and share the most recent knowledge of inclusion in faith communities and congregations\, including how faith communities have made adjustments through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Participants will have access to over 30 presentations with presenters from the US\, Canada and Australia.\n\n\nTickets start at $25\n\n\nRegister below.\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fin-community-for-all-c4a-conference-tickets-128518768095
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/virtual-faith-inclusion-network-conference-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
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SUMMARY:ADHD Workshop
DESCRIPTION:*Rescheduled*\nWednesday\, February 24\, 2021\n8:00pm – 9:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nAn ADHD diagnosis is not a life-sentence! During this session\, Hilary will help parents identify ways to make living with a child with ADHD or ADHD symptoms more manageable and enjoyable for everyone in the household\, while also raising awareness and dispelling myths about the disorder. Participants will walk away with an in-depth understanding of ADHD and tips and tools that can be easily implemented.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Hilary Stern\nHilary K. Stern\, M.Ed.\, CALC is a Certified ADHD Life Coach\, an ADHD Consultant and the founder of ADHD Advance Coaching and Consulting LLC. As an educator both in and out of the classroom for almost twenty years\, Hilary’s passion to meet the needs of all learners has been among her top priorities. Her professional journey took a new path as one of her own four  children’s ADHD diagnosis came to light.\n\n\n\n\nHilary’s mission as an ADHD Life Coach and Consultant is to guide her clients to embrace who they are and what they are capable of achieving. She offers teacher\, corporate and parent workshops on ADHD\, conducts parent coaching groups\, and provides one-to-one coaching and consulting for students\, parents and adults with ADHD or ADHD symptoms.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for the Workshop below:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceCvpjMsHtIi5K_LiOv4b85LhSxBdCh7
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/adhd-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
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SUMMARY:ADHD Workshop
DESCRIPTION:*Rescheduled*\nWednesday\, February 24\, 2021\n8:00pm – 9:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nAn ADHD diagnosis is not a life-sentence! During this session\, Hilary will help parents identify ways to make living with a child with ADHD or ADHD symptoms more manageable and enjoyable for everyone in the household\, while also raising awareness and dispelling myths about the disorder. Participants will walk away with an in-depth understanding of ADHD and tips and tools that can be easily implemented.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Hilary Stern\nHilary K. Stern\, M.Ed.\, CALC is a Certified ADHD Life Coach\, an ADHD Consultant and the founder of ADHD Advance Coaching and Consulting LLC. As an educator both in and out of the classroom for almost twenty years\, Hilary’s passion to meet the needs of all learners has been among her top priorities. Her professional journey took a new path as one of her own four  children’s ADHD diagnosis came to light.\n\n\n\n\nHilary’s mission as an ADHD Life Coach and Consultant is to guide her clients to embrace who they are and what they are capable of achieving. She offers teacher\, corporate and parent workshops on ADHD\, conducts parent coaching groups\, and provides one-to-one coaching and consulting for students\, parents and adults with ADHD or ADHD symptoms.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for the Workshop below:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceCvpjMsHtIi5K_LiOv4b85LhSxBdCh7
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/adhd-workshop/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231426Z
UID:8817-1614171600-1614175200@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Free Workshop on  Assistive Technology Tools
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop on How Assistive Technology Tools Can Facilitate Daily Life Across the Lifespan Including School\, Work and Home\n  \nWhen daily tasks are difficult to accomplish\, assistive technology tools can help persons with disabilities improve functional capabilities\, which increases their independence​. Join us for this month’s exciting topic in Alpert Jewish Family Service’s Life Planning educational series to learn more about helpful tools with guest speaker Ana Nevares\, MA of Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology. Ms. Nevares will highlight devices\, provide insight and field questions on how assistive technology tools can facilitate daily life across the lifespan including school\, work and home. \n  \nRegister by February 22nd below. \n  \nhttps://www.alpertjfs.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=frm_forms_preview&form=4g4vw32
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/free-workshop-on-assistive-technology-tools/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231426Z
UID:12251-1614171600-1614175200@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Free Workshop on  Assistive Technology Tools
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop on How Assistive Technology Tools Can Facilitate Daily Life Across the Lifespan Including School\, Work and Home\n \nWhen daily tasks are difficult to accomplish\, assistive technology tools can help persons with disabilities improve functional capabilities\, which increases their independence​. Join us for this month’s exciting topic in Alpert Jewish Family Service’s Life Planning educational series to learn more about helpful tools with guest speaker Ana Nevares\, MA of Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology. Ms. Nevares will highlight devices\, provide insight and field questions on how assistive technology tools can facilitate daily life across the lifespan including school\, work and home.\n \nRegister by February 22nd below.\n \nhttps://www.alpertjfs.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=frm_forms_preview&form=4g4vw32
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/free-workshop-on-assistive-technology-tools-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231425Z
UID:12247-1614002400-1614006000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Broadway Boogie - JDAIM
DESCRIPTION:Bring the joy of Broadway into your homes and bodies with some Broadway Boogie! Dance to your favourite show tunes without having to leave your chair! We will dance to classics like “Dancing Queen”\, “I got Rhythm”\, “All That Jazz”\, and “Take Back Your Mink!” Can you name those musicals?! This class is inclusive and is designed for low impact boogie-ing and low mobility dancers. Get your exercise and feel like a star at the same time!”\n \nRegister below.\n \nhttps://cummingscentre.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sd-6qqjgiHtZJXC-GsfOTgJe-UlTlJfD6
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/broadway-boogie-jdaim-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231424Z
UID:8807-1614002400-1614006000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Broadway Boogie - JDAIM
DESCRIPTION:Bring the joy of Broadway into your homes and bodies with some Broadway Boogie! Dance to your favourite show tunes without having to leave your chair! We will dance to classics like “Dancing Queen”\, “I got Rhythm”\, “All That Jazz”\, and “Take Back Your Mink!” Can you name those musicals?! This class is inclusive and is designed for low impact boogie-ing and low mobility dancers. Get your exercise and feel like a star at the same time!” \n  \nRegister below. \n  \nhttps://cummingscentre.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sd-6qqjgiHtZJXC-GsfOTgJe-UlTlJfD6
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/broadway-boogie-jdaim/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T235900
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231424Z
UID:12245-1613930400-1613951940@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:SNAM Teacher Training Video Release
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Student Engagement: Ways to Reduce Stress and Build Connections\n\n\nSunday\, February 21\, 2021\nReleased at 6:00pm\n\n\nEngaging students who are miles away necessitates a new set of teaching strategies requiring teachers to adapt to a host of exhausting new challenges. This presentation will explore strategies to strengthen student engagement as well as suggestions for reducing teacher and student stress that may be exacerbating the challenges of distance learning and social distancing as a whole.\n\n\nProfessional Presenters:\nDr. Bonny Stewart is a Licensed Psychologist\, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology\, and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. Dr. Stewart has extensive experience and expertise in assessment\, play therapy\, consultation\, and evidence-based interventions.\n\n\nDr. Emily Angus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) who specializes in play therapy\, child-teacher relationship training\, and psychoeducational/diagnostic evaluation. Through her role as a Child and Adolescent Clinician at JFS\, Emily serves as a school counselor for students as well as a consultant for teachers within the Jewish Day Schools in the Dallas area.\n\n\nDr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener serves as Coordinator of Children Services at Jewish Family Service and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Dr. Ener has extensive experience and expertise in play therapy\, assessment\, and counselor education/supervision.\n\n\nFollow JFS on Facebook for updates and reminders.
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/snam-teacher-training-video-release-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T235900
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231423Z
UID:8799-1613930400-1613951940@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:SNAM Teacher Training Video Release
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Student Engagement: Ways to Reduce Stress and Build Connections\n\n\nSunday\, February 21\, 2021\nReleased at 6:00pm\n\n\nEngaging students who are miles away necessitates a new set of teaching strategies requiring teachers to adapt to a host of exhausting new challenges. This presentation will explore strategies to strengthen student engagement as well as suggestions for reducing teacher and student stress that may be exacerbating the challenges of distance learning and social distancing as a whole.\n\n\nProfessional Presenters:\nDr. Bonny Stewart is a Licensed Psychologist\, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology\, and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. Dr. Stewart has extensive experience and expertise in assessment\, play therapy\, consultation\, and evidence-based interventions.\n\n\nDr. Emily Angus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) who specializes in play therapy\, child-teacher relationship training\, and psychoeducational/diagnostic evaluation. Through her role as a Child and Adolescent Clinician at JFS\, Emily serves as a school counselor for students as well as a consultant for teachers within the Jewish Day Schools in the Dallas area.\n\n\nDr. Elizabeth (Liz) Ener serves as Coordinator of Children Services at Jewish Family Service and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Dr. Ener has extensive experience and expertise in play therapy\, assessment\, and counselor education/supervision.\n\n\nFollow JFS on Facebook for updates and reminders.
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/snam-teacher-training-video-release/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231422Z
UID:12254-1613916000-1613925000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Drive Through Purim Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Have a Purim costume complete with coordinated mask you want to show off? How about a craving for hamantashen? You’re in luck!\nFriendship Circle of Dallas is hosting a drive through Purim carnival this Sunday in the JCC Dallas parking lot! The event will run from 2:00pm – 4:30pm and is sure to be a fun time for the whole family.\nRSVP required: https://loom.ly/S1IsEvo\n 
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/drive-through-purim-carnival-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friendship Circle of Dallas":MAILTO:leah@friendshipdallas.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231422Z
UID:9018-1613916000-1613925000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Drive Through Purim Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Have a Purim costume complete with coordinated mask you want to show off? How about a craving for hamantashen? You’re in luck! \nFriendship Circle of Dallas is hosting a drive through Purim carnival this Sunday in the JCC Dallas parking lot! The event will run from 2:00pm – 4:30pm and is sure to be a fun time for the whole family. \nRSVP required: https://loom.ly/S1IsEvo \n 
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/drive-through-purim-carnival/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friendship Circle of Dallas":MAILTO:leah@friendshipdallas.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231421Z
UID:12250-1613469600-1613471400@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Brunch and Belonging Series – Disability and Community with Shelly Christensen
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of JDAIM (Jewish Disability Acceptance\, Awareness & Inclusion Month)\, The Jewish Disability Consortium of Greater Philadelphia invites you to a series of speakers in December\, January and February on disability inclusion topics. Take a break from work – grab a coffee or nosh – and learn with us from an expert in the field.\nIn this presentation\, disability advocate Shelly Christensen defines the concept of ‘belonging’ and how it relates to the lives of people with disabilities\, their family members and all of us who are part of faith communities.\nRegister below.\n  \nBrunch and Belonging Series – Disability and Community with Shelly Christensen
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/brunch-and-belonging-series-disability-and-community-with-shelly-christensen-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231420Z
UID:8815-1613469600-1613471400@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Brunch and Belonging Series – Disability and Community with Shelly Christensen
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of JDAIM (Jewish Disability Acceptance\, Awareness & Inclusion Month)\, The Jewish Disability Consortium of Greater Philadelphia invites you to a series of speakers in December\, January and February on disability inclusion topics. Take a break from work – grab a coffee or nosh – and learn with us from an expert in the field. \nIn this presentation\, disability advocate Shelly Christensen defines the concept of ‘belonging’ and how it relates to the lives of people with disabilities\, their family members and all of us who are part of faith communities. \nRegister below. \n  \nBrunch and Belonging Series – Disability and Community with Shelly Christensen
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/brunch-and-belonging-series-disability-and-community-with-shelly-christensen/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231419Z
UID:8701-1613311200-1613314800@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Bingo Bash for Our Partners
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Family Service and Congregation Shearith Israel have invited our Community Homes for Adults\, Inc (CHAI) residents to join us for a Bingo Bash in honor of Special Needs Awareness Month and Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month. Snacks and prizes will be provided\, so we plan on bringing the FUN! \nSign up to volunteer for the event here \nLearn more about Chai House here
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/zoom-bingo-bash-for-our-partners/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231419Z
UID:12229-1613311200-1613314800@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Bingo Bash for Our Partners
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Family Service and Congregation Shearith Israel have invited our Community Homes for Adults\, Inc (CHAI) residents to join us for a Bingo Bash in honor of Special Needs Awareness Month and Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month. Snacks and prizes will be provided\, so we plan on bringing the FUN!\nSign up to volunteer for the event here\nLearn more about Chai House here
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/zoom-bingo-bash-for-our-partners-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231418Z
UID:12244-1613208600-1613217600@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Congregation Beth Torah Special Needs Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Congregation Beth Torah as they host an Inclusive Shabbat\, at which time the Korman Family—Sarah\, Ira\, and Jacob—will be recognized for their consistent and devoted support of Congregation Beth Torah inclusion efforts. The CBT Inclusion Fund has been renamed the Korman Family Inclusion Fund in their honor.\n\n\nYou can also tune in to any Shabbat in the month of February to hear Inclusion Bytes\, short videos recorded by congregants regarding different aspects of CBT’s inclusion programming.\n\n\nServices are live-streamed on Congregation Beth Torah’s website\, so click the link below at 9:30am to watch!\n\n\nFor questions regarding the livestream\, email streaming@congregationbethtorah.org\n\n\nStream the Service:\n\n\nhttps://www.congregationbethtorah.org/services
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/congregation-beth-torah-special-needs-shabbat-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231417Z
UID:8777-1613208600-1613217600@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Congregation Beth Torah Special Needs Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Congregation Beth Torah as they host an Inclusive Shabbat\, at which time the Korman Family—Sarah\, Ira\, and Jacob—will be recognized for their consistent and devoted support of Congregation Beth Torah inclusion efforts. The CBT Inclusion Fund has been renamed the Korman Family Inclusion Fund in their honor.\n\n\nYou can also tune in to any Shabbat in the month of February to hear Inclusion Bytes\, short videos recorded by congregants regarding different aspects of CBT’s inclusion programming.\n\n\nServices are live-streamed on Congregation Beth Torah’s website\, so click the link below at 9:30am to watch!\n\n\nFor questions regarding the livestream\, email streaming@congregationbethtorah.org\n\n\nStream the Service:\n\n\nhttps://www.congregationbethtorah.org/services
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/congregation-beth-torah-special-needs-shabbat/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231417Z
UID:8775-1613154600-1613163600@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Congregation Anshai Torah Special Needs Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 12\, 2021\n6:30pm – 9:00pm\n\n\nCongregation Anshai Torah will be holding a Special Needs Shabbat service with guest speaker Rabbi Artson.\n\n\nRabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is Vice President of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Rabbi Artson has long been a passionate advocate for social justice\, human dignity\, diversity and inclusion. He has two children\, one of whom is severely autistic.\n\n\nRabbi Artson will deliver a D’var Torah entitled Inclusion of Every Ability: My House is a House of Prayer for All People.\n\n\nYou can join the service live if you are a member by clicking here and entering the password provided by Rabbi Weinberg when the service begins.\n\n\nIf you are not a member\, you can set a reminder and watch the Shabbat service streaming live on Youtube by clicking the link below.\n\n\nStream the service:\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clyuRCnb-9U
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/anshai-torah-special-needs-shabbat-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T230408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T230408Z
UID:12243-1613154600-1613163600@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Congregation Anshai Torah Special Needs Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 12\, 2021\n6:30pm – 9:00pm\n\n\nCongregation Anshai Torah will be holding a Special Needs Shabbat service with guest speaker Rabbi Artson.\n\n\nRabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is Vice President of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Rabbi Artson has long been a passionate advocate for social justice\, human dignity\, diversity and inclusion. He has two children\, one of whom is severely autistic.\n\n\nRabbi Artson will deliver a D’var Torah entitled Inclusion of Every Ability: My House is a House of Prayer for All People.\n\n\nYou can join the service live if you are a member by clicking here and entering the password provided by Rabbi Weinberg when the service begins.\n\n\nIf you are not a member\, you can set a reminder and watch the Shabbat service streaming live on Youtube by clicking the link below.\n\n\nStream the service:\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clyuRCnb-9U
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/anshai-torah-special-needs-shabbat-2-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231416Z
UID:12253-1613149200-1613152800@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Temple Shalom Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner for Chai House
DESCRIPTION:Temple Shalom Sisterhood is delivering a Valentine’s Day-themed Shabbat Dinner to all the CHAI residents and staff.\nThey will also be invited to join Temple Shalom Shabbat Services online. There is a 5:30-6:00 pm chat time before services start at 6 pm.
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/temple-shalom-sisterhood-shabbat-dinner-for-chai-house-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T230407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T230407Z
UID:8998-1613149200-1613152800@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Temple Shalom Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner for Chai House
DESCRIPTION:Temple Shalom Sisterhood is delivering a Valentine’s Day-themed Shabbat Dinner to all the CHAI residents and staff.\nThey will also be invited to join Temple Shalom Shabbat Services online. There is a 5:30-6:00 pm chat time before services start at 6 pm.
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/temple-shalom-sisterhood-shabbat-dinner-for-chai-house/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231415Z
UID:8754-1612814400-1612818000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:SNP Movie Night Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Since we are unable to gather to watch a movie in person\, this year’s SNP Movie Night will be book-club style! Watch Far From The Tree on your own time before February 8th\, then join a live discussion of the movie over Zoom\, facilitated by members of the Special Needs Partnership Committee.\n\n\nBased on The New York Times bestseller by Andrew Solomon\, Far From the Tree is an intimate\, profoundly human look at families raising children society deems “abnormal.” Tracing their joys\, challenges\, tragedies\, and triumphs\, Far From the Tree invites viewers to rethink what it means to be a “normal family.”\n\n\nThe movie can be found on Hulu and can be viewed via subscription or free trial.\n  \nRSVP for the live discussion here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofuCprzksGtVsuU3WbFHI80mYjMO_YAIL \n 
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/snp-movie-night-discussion/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231415Z
UID:12242-1612814400-1612818000@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:SNP Movie Night Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Since we are unable to gather to watch a movie in person\, this year’s SNP Movie Night will be book-club style! Watch Far From The Tree on your own time before February 8th\, then join a live discussion of the movie over Zoom\, facilitated by members of the Special Needs Partnership Committee.\n\n\nBased on The New York Times bestseller by Andrew Solomon\, Far From the Tree is an intimate\, profoundly human look at families raising children society deems “abnormal.” Tracing their joys\, challenges\, tragedies\, and triumphs\, Far From the Tree invites viewers to rethink what it means to be a “normal family.”\n\n\nThe movie can be found on Hulu and can be viewed via subscription or free trial.\n \nRSVP for the live discussion here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofuCprzksGtVsuU3WbFHI80mYjMO_YAIL\n 
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/snp-movie-night-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231414Z
UID:12248-1612461600-1612465200@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Making the Unseen\, Seen: Invisible Disabilities and Jewish Community
DESCRIPTION:Jewish community professionals Tema Smith\, Sharoni Sibony and Liv Mendelsohn discuss how experience with invisible disabilities has impacted their Jewish communal life and work. We will talk about the barriers faced and opportunities in finding new communities and new ways of thinking. This panel is part of Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month.\n \nRegister below.\n \nhttps://www.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/shop/activities/2950579?date=2021-02-04&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/making-the-unseen-seen-invisible-disabilities-and-jewish-community-2/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T154212
CREATED:20240116T231413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T231413Z
UID:8810-1612461600-1612465200@jfamilyservice.org
SUMMARY:Making the Unseen\, Seen: Invisible Disabilities and Jewish Community
DESCRIPTION:Jewish community professionals Tema Smith\, Sharoni Sibony and Liv Mendelsohn discuss how experience with invisible disabilities has impacted their Jewish communal life and work. We will talk about the barriers faced and opportunities in finding new communities and new ways of thinking. This panel is part of Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. \n  \nRegister below. \n  \nhttps://www.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/shop/activities/2950579?date=2021-02-04&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false
URL:https://jfamilyservice.org/event/making-the-unseen-seen-invisible-disabilities-and-jewish-community/
LOCATION:Other\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Needs
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
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