Hello friends, Hope that you and your loved ones are all staying safe and warm and that you enjoyed your weekend! Wishing you a productive week ahead!
A Parsha packet, a Social Story for turbulent times, a Pesach Activity Packet and Tehillim packets are included below. There are regular virtual events always happening and being offered through “Yachad On Demand.”
Please note there are also Parent and sibling Support sessions, creative workshops, live demonstrations and educational resources listed on this site. If you cannot join events live, the recorded sessions are also usually available to view later at your convenience.
March with Yachad & YouthAbility friends in the famous University Heights Memorial Day Parade!
Be a part of history and celebrate our freedoms! Pass out candy and Yachad swag!
More lineup details TBA
What's New?
Clean Speech Cleveland
Yachad is one of the many presenting local organizations of this 30-day challenge!
“In a world torn apart by division and strife, Clean Speech Cleveland brings timeless lessons of Jewish mindful speech to communities across North America. Our 30-day education and awareness campaigns unite communities in making real and lasting improvements in the way we speak to build a more positive, respectful and peaceful world.”
Dassi Shtern & Ahuva Taub represented Yachad for day #36. Their video lesson can be viewed here:
To sign up or more information, including daily lessons, visit here:
In partnership with the Organization of Autism Research, Yachad Cleveland presented a two-part sensitivity training for the freshman class at Chaviva High School.
Through interactive, hands-on, and multimedia exercises, students experienced simulations designed to help them better understand neurodivergence and disability. The training also created space for thoughtful dialogue about the importance of inclusion in our classrooms and communities, emphasizing culture and attitude change and encouraging students to see themselves as advocates for others.
Thank you to Chaviva High School for having us!
If you, your school, your synagogue or other type of group would want this training, please reach out to Sara to schedule!
We are excited to welcome Atara Reiss to the Yachad Cleveland family! Atara has come on board as a program support coordinator and is going to be providing support at our existing programs and creating new ones! She is looking forward to meeting the growing need of our Yachad families and help increase our scope and visibility in our community.
SAVE THE DATES – GBY Women’s Program!
Israel B’Yachad
During these trying times, there are a number of initiatives we are starting for our Yachad members and in support of Yachad Israel chapter:
The OU has a letter writing campaign for IDF soldiers, there is a tehillim list circulating for Yachad friends and family that need our tefillot (Should anyone want to add names its yachad.org/tehillim), a Pizza 4 Soldiers program starting (stay tuned for more details), and more robust virtual programs to help our Yachad Israel friends cope and maintain some normalcy.
We encourage you to participate and attend as many of these programs as possible.
Request from Yachad Israel–Pizza 4 Soldiers Project
Support Our IDF Soldiers Now!
To our dear Yachad community,
Israel is currently facing a very challenging situation, with tens of thousands of IDF soldiers and reservists bravely confronting unprecedented challenges on the front lines. Showing our love and support can make a world of difference.
We invite you to join us in a small act of kindness. Your support can bring comfort and encouragement to these brave soldiers. Click here: https://www.yachad.org/pizza4soldiers
to send some delicious pizza pies made and delivered to our heroes by our Yachad participants.
All proceeds from this initiative will go to Yachad Israel Programming, aimed at helping the families affected by the current situation.
Your partnership means the world to us,
Yachad Israel
Opportunities for our Yachad friends in Israel
Reminder: Partners in Torah
This a reminder about the collaborative program between Yachad and Partners in Torah.
We currently have 120 people (60 pairs!) of partners enrolled who learn together weekly and have engaged almost 300 people since we launched this partnership in 2018.
Join today– open to all backgrounds and abilities!
Wednesday, March 25: Pizza Partners: Chometz Party Edition Milky Way, Rita’s, Birthday cake, for Lauren’s birthday– we certainly got our chometz in at our last event before Pesach! We also shared our favorite holiday traditions and did Pesach crafts.
Monday, March 23: “Sports & Sundaes” GO B’Yachad Pre-Pesach Event Indoor mini-golf, mini-bowling, team-building challenges & more! There was so much to do at our women’s Pre-Pesach event! We also enjoyed an ice cream sundae bar and celebrated birthdays!
Wednesday, March 18: Art on the Town Our annual Spring visit to the Art Museum was a lot of fun and educational! Working in teams to complete the Scavenger Hunt challenge was a great way to actively engage in the galleries and we always enjoy the hands-on exhibits in Gallery One. Thanks to everyone who joined us at this local, cultural gem!
Wednesday, March 11: Food & Fitness We enjoyed a delicious dinner together before heading downstairs for our monthly work-out! After a stretching session led by Bayla, our dance class class was such a hit! Thanks to Jenny for leading us and encouraging our commitment to fitness.
Wednesday, March 4: “Breakfast Club” Shushan Purim Party Rise & Shine! Had a great “morning” celebrating Shushan Purim with Yachad Cleveland friends! Waffle bar, cinnamon buns from the new Cinnaholic, hot cocoa, decorating mugs, donations to Sweet Dreams For Kids, pajama costumes, and of course music & dancing!
Yachad is a thriving non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion in every aspect of Jewish life. Inclusion aims to ensure all persons with diverse abilities are able to take their rightful place in the Jewish community. We educate and advocate within the Jewish community for a pro-disability attitude.
Because Everyone Belongs!
