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April 2018

Special Souls Sharing Sacred Song: A joyous program of Music, Inspiration and Transformation

April 15, 2018 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Legacy Center, 6011 Variel Avenue Woodland Hills, 91367 United States + Google Map
Free

The Interfaith Alliance For Special Needs Families draws inspiration from a variety of Spiritual Principles.  Because the creator is a Jewish Clergyperson, Hebrew teachings play a prominent role.  Key amongst them are:  Ner L'Echad, Ner L'Meah: A candle for one becomes a light for a hundred. This is different and distinct from the prevailing clinical mindset heavily focused on data gathered from the many. Instead, we shift the focus toward healing one person at a time, with the impact spreading…

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Shmirat Haguf ZOOZ Fitness for All

April 17, 2018 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036 United States + Google Map
Free

Embracing the concept of Shmirat haGuf (caring for the body), ZOOZ Fitness founder Jake Weiner bases his work around realistic and adaptive fitness for all, empowering the individuals to care for their body.  ZOOZ Fitness understands the unique challenges facing young adults with special needs and believe that everyone regardless of their ability level, deserves the chance to create and maintain a life that promotes health, happiness and wellness of mind and body.

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L.I.F.E. Planning for People with Disabilities

April 23, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, 90048 United States + Google Map
Free

L.I.F.E. stands for Long-Term Inclusion, Fulfillment and Empowerment.Persons with disabilities and their family members are invited to work together on creating long-term plans for the persons with disabilities in 7 domains, including spirituality/involvement in the Jewish community. Our work is based on the Torah imperative to "Do not disdain any person. Do not underrate the importance of anything for there is no person who does not have his/her hour, and there is no thing without its place in the sun."…

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Shmirat Haguf ZOOZ Fitness for All

April 24, 2018 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036 United States + Google Map
Free

Embracing the concept of Shmirat haGuf (caring for the body), ZOOZ Fitness founder Jake Weiner bases his work around realistic and adaptive fitness for all, empowering the individuals to care for their body.  ZOOZ Fitness understands the unique challenges facing young adults with special needs and believe that everyone regardless of their ability level, deserves the chance to create and maintain a life that promotes health, happiness and wellness of mind and body.

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Leading to Foregone Inclusions:  Mapping our Dreams for Special Needs Adults

April 26, 2018 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
B’nai David-Judea, 8906 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 United States + Google Map
Free

Learn how Jewish tradition and spiritual principles come together as we co-create our vision and the next steps we will take to create fuller inclusion of Jewish adults in our synagogues, workplaces and community organizations.

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