MetroWest ABLE

MetroWest ABLE provides opportunities

MetroWest Celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness Month in February

Click here to learn about the programs honoring Shabbat Shalem and Jewish Disability Awareness Month in our community.


Future Planning:
What You Need to Know to Ensure Your Child's Care

Future Planning: All You Need to Know to Ensure Your Child's Care begins to answer the questions you have about planning for your child in adulthood. It is never too early to begin the process.
click here for more info and to view videos of the presentations


Mazal Tov
to Temple Beth Shalom for achieving the goal of becoming an ABLE Awarded Congregation.

For information on how your congregation can become ABLE Awarded, click here.


Synagogue Summit
Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus, Whippany
Sunday, February 12 • noon - 4 p.m.

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Moms Support Group
Our Group is Growing!
(2nd Wednesday of each month)
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, West Orange
7:30-9 p.m.

Are you looking for support and guidance, networking with other moms, how to be the best advocate, services and resources available in your community? For more information please Rebecca Wanatick, Community Coordinator, MetroWest ABLE at (973) 929-3129 or rwanatick@ujcnj.org.
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MetroWest ABLE provides opportunities

VISION

MetroWest ABLE envisions a MetroWest community that is made whole through the active and meaningful participation of all of its members, with opportunities for access to every aspect of Jewish life.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

>> Building a Team as an Investment in Your Child's Future
>> Adult Chavurah
>> Mom's Support Group
>> Creative Residential Options: March 29

CONTACT INFO

Rebecca Wanatick
Community Coordinator
(973) 929-3129

>> rwanatick@ujcnj.org

MEDIA COVERAGE

Special Camps for Special Kids
from San Diego Jewish Journal

For the family of Brandon Levine, a New Yorker who was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 3, who suffered from seizure disorders in the years that followed and who dealt with learning disabilities all his life, the Yachad Program at Camp Morasha was a godsend. >> more


You Just Have to Be You
from Speak EZ, the Monthly MetroWest E-Newsletter

In only its third year of programming and funding, MetroWest ABLE, part of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ, has had an incredible impact within our community. Through its support of, and contribution towards, various programs for individuals with special needs, it has opened a dialogue for awareness, acceptance, and outreach, leading to the success of these important initiatives. One example is the Camp Friends Program at JCC MetroWest's Camp Deeny Riback (CDR). >> more


Helping the Deaf to "Hear" in MetroWest
from From Leslie's Laptop, a blog by Leslie Dannin Rosenthal,
Vice Co-Chair of Major Gifts

One of the great things about being involved with the federation movement across North America is meeting amazing people who make amazing things happen for the Jewish people. Two years ago, at a national board retreat of Women�s Philanthropy, I was introduced along with the rest of the board to Alexis Kashar and Naomi Brunnlehman. >> more


My Purse is WAE Cool
from Dishin' with Dana, a blog by Dana Lichtenberg,
Vice Chair, Campaign Social Networking

When I get dressed up, my favorite accessory is always with me � my purple clutch. I bought this bag last year at a Women's Philanthropy event and every time I use it, it garners a lot of attention. It is a great conversation starter and the conversation begins like this . . . "It's from the WAE Center in West Orange, the Wellness, Arts and Enrichment Center. The WAE Center. W-A-E." >> more