Greater MetroWest ABLE has been dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness. As a vigilant advocate for our Jewish community ABLE stands on the front lines advocating for a day where no individual or family will struggle alone. Greater MetroWest ABLE, in partnership with Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ and the Eric Eliezer Levenson Foundation for Hope, has compiled a brand-new Mental Health Resource Guide with information, guidance, and resources to help navigate the services available to those in our community.
We are proud that 22 Greater MetroWest community congregations and agencies honored Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) this year, recognizing the importance of including people with disabilities. Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month reminds us that ALL Jews, without regard to disability, must have access to Jewish life – to work live, love, play, learn and worship how and where they choose, and to contribute to this wonderful place we call our Greater MetroWest Jewish community.
Thank you to the below congregations and speakers for sharing their divrei Torah with us! Their remarks remind us of the importance and value of creating communities of belonging.
B’nai Keshet, Ezra Rifkin
Temple Sholom of West Essex, Ezra Rifkin
Temple Sholom, Scotch Plains, Michael Loberfeld
Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David, Miriam Gardin
Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David, Shayna Waldstreicher
Agudath Israel, Rabbi Lucas
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, Daniel Milich
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, Eliana Milich
Greater MetroWest ABLE envisions a Greater 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.
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Rebecca Wanatick discusses the impact of Greater MetroWest ABLE.
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m.
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC
760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
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, Greater MetroWest ABLE at (973) 929-3129 or rwanatick@jfedgmw.org.
For caregivers of children/adults with special needs
This group offers:
For more information please contact Rebecca Wanatick, Community Inclusion Manager, Greater MetroWest ABLE at (973) 929-3129 or rwanatick@jfedgmw.org.
Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jewish Family Services of MetroWest
570 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
For siblings of children with special needs
This group offers:
For more information please contact Rebecca Wanatick, Community Inclusion Manager, Greater MetroWest ABLE at (973) 929-3129 or rwanatick@jfedgmw.org.
Thursday evenings, 6-7:15 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. (download flyer for specific times and dates)
The JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains