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Opening the Gates of Torah

Registration is OPEN now

Yom Limmud:
Opening the Gates of Torah

Join us for the 4th Annual Day of Learning Dedicated to Including People with Disabilities in the Jewish Community

 


Sunday April 28th, 2013 ~ 18 Iyar 5773
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
at
Old York Road Temple - Beth Am
971 Old York Road
Abington, PA  19001

This conference will provide workshops and programs for: Parents of children of all ages who have special needs * Rabbis * Day School Principals * Religious school and Early Childhood Education Directors * Synagogue Lay Leaders * Teachers * Youth Group Advisers and Camp Directors * Jewish Communal Workers * Adults Who Have Special Needs

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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For information including the day's schedule, what's new this year, session descriptions and presenter bios, click here.For more information, please contact:
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer * 215-320-0376
gkaplan-mayer@jewishlearningventure.org

ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival

Only a few weeks left until ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival kicks off! Please join JFCS for the OPENING CELEBRATION AND RECEPTION on Sunday, April 21 from 3-6pm at The Painted Bride. Enjoy a screening of Ocean Heaven and a discussion with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Simon. For festival schedule, sponsorship opportunities, & to purchase tickets, visit: www.jfcsphilly.org/reelabilities

Click here for a one page flyer

What is SpecialNeedsPhilly.org?

SpecialNeedsPhilly.org is a free online searchable database providing easy access to multiple agencies and professionals that currently serve the Greater Philadelphia Jewish and secular special needs community. It provides easily accessible information to help individuals of all ages with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, as well as their caregivers, find and connect with nearly 700 providers of special needs services throughout the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area. Users may also call our toll-free Warm Line to speak with a social worker who will help direct them to the most appropriate service provider.

1.800.859.SNPhilly (1.800.859.7674)

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  Jewish Special Needs Program Calendar

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