Special Needs

Sunday, February 9, 2020 1:00pm-3:00pm Jewish Family Service 5402 Arapaho Road Dallas, TX 75248 Join young adults (20s and 30s) in DFW for a hands-on, multi-sensory simulation designed to help participants experience the reality of difficulties faced by people with disabilities. Click here to sign up to volunteer to be a facilitator. Learn more about Special […]

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 5:30pm-7:00pm Temple Shalom 6930 Alpha Road Dallas, TX 75240 The Special Needs Partnership of JFS will facilitate the Inclusion Experience for students at Temple Shalom. Our goal is to help build and create awareness and understanding, sensitivity and inclusion, and empathy and compassion. Sign up to Volunteer here

The Special Needs Partnership of JFS will facilitate the Inclusion Experience for BBYO teens attending their National Convention. Clearance is required. For more information contact Lorraine Friedman lfriednman@jfsdallas.org

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:00-9:00pm (Doors will open at 6:30 if you would like to purchase dinner) Studio Movie Grill at Royal Lane and Central Expressway Please join the Special Needs Partnership of Jewish Family Service for a thought-provoking evening of inspiration as we screen the film “Normie” about a young Dallas woman with Downs […]

For children and adults with any special needs that might make attending traditional shabbat services challenging. This "No Shush" service means that everyone who attends is welcome to worship in the way that the spirit moves them. Standing, jumping, dancing or sitting is welcome at any point during the service and seating options including traditional […]

Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:00pm-4:30pm Congregation Shearith Israel 9401 Douglas Ave Dallas, TX 75225 Celebration for ALL Abilities – join us at Congregation Shearith Israel for a fun day for the entire family including arts and crafts, games, dancing, bingo and cookies. Presented in partnership with the Special Needs Partnership of Jewish Family Service, Shearith […]

The Special Needs Partnership of JFS will facilitate the Inclusion Experience for students at Temple Shalom. Our goal is to help build and create awareness and understanding, sensitivity and inclusion, and empathy and compassion. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 5:30pm-7:00pm Temple Shalom 6930 Alpha Road Dallas, TX 75240

For children and adults with any special needs that might make attending traditional shabbat services challenging. This "No Shush" service means that everyone who attends is welcome to worship in the way that the spirit moves them. Standing, jumping, dancing or sitting is welcome at any point during the service and seating options including traditional […]