As the COVID-19 virus continues to rapidly spread throughout the country, people with developmental and intellectual disabilities are more vulnerable in times of crisis. Below is a list of Chicago-area organizations that support people disabilities, accompanied by ways you can assist them during this time. Center for Enriched Living You
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In case you missed it, check out a recording Cantor Susie Lewis Friedman's Facebook Live Passover live song session. She reviews the classics like "Dayenu" and "Mah Nishtana," sings some fun tunes like "Go Down Moses," and shares some other traditionally sung melodies. Sing along, practice what you know, and learn
https://www.facebook.com/URJorg/videos/2593027054356787/ This year, let us draw from the well of our traditions. Though they may not be the same as they were in the past, they will be life-affirming and life-sustaining on this Passover that is different from all others. Resources for Your Seder (and the Rest of the
No Shame on U, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigma associated with mental health, is hosting a slate of free, virtual programs to provide mental health support during this trying time. Check out some of their events below: Virtual Yoga Tuesday, April 21, 4pm to 4:30pm CDT Join Mara
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the need to uplift one another is greater than ever. Our community’s most vulnerable populations need our support and will continue to need it in the days, weeks, and months ahead. JUF has created an array of in-home volunteer opportunities, perfect for anyone anytime.
Put social justice on seder table this year with American Jewish World Service's Social Justice Passover Resources. AJWS' resources include social justice-oriented Haggadah supplements, commentaries on the Passover story, and guides on how to talk about modern forms of slavery with children. Visit their website to enrich your Passover
Passover is a highly experiential holiday, a time when we typically come together with family, friends, and the rest of our community in celebration of our Judaism–remembering our past and anticipating our future. For some families, this is the one time of year when they join together in person
Celebrate your Passover this year with a little help from Cantor Friedman! Check out her Passover playlist, including Seder essentials, below. https://soundcloud.com/susanlewisfriedman/sets/passover
Right now, more than 5,500 people are incarcerated in the Cook County Jail, and almost all of them are still awaiting trial, and thus presumed innocent. People held in jail are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus and COVID-19, as jails and prisons are known to quickly spread contagious diseases. To help reduce
