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

>> Adult Chavurah
>> Mom's Support Group
>> Special Education – Your Child’s Rights and District’s Obligations Under IDEA and NJ Law

CONTACT INFO

Rebecca Wanatick
Community Coordinator
(973) 929-3129

>> rwanatick@jfedgmw.org

MEDIA COVERAGE

A Synagogue "Home" Open to All
How do you live Jewishly in our Greater MetroWest community? Do you work out at one of the JCCs or the Y, send your children to Jewish camps, belong to a synagogue? Personally, my connection to Jewish life in our community began when I was pregnant with my first child and we were “synagogue hopping.” >>more

Jewish Disability Month: Sparks of Light That Keep Hope Alive
My son, Ethan, is 7 years old. He is a brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He also has autism. I'd like to share with you a bit about our experience and what it's been like to live with a child with autism. >>more

New Post on Zeh Lezeh (For One Another)
Each week we introduce you to one of the ten recipients of the 2012 Ruderman Prize in Disability. Today we feature MetroWest ABLE of New Jersey, which is staking out new territory in creating a rich network of inclusive synagogues for members of all abilities. >>more

Federation’s MetroWest ABLE Wins Inaugural Ruderman Prize in Disability
Whippany, NJ, June 13, 2012 — MetroWest ABLE, a program of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ (Federation) has been chosen as one of 10 recipients world-wide to receive the inaugural Ruderman Family Foundation Prize in Disability. >>more

I Am ABLE Ad Campaign
(view the 10 ads, rotating below)

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