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Ellen
Review for WJCS-Westchester Jewish Community Services, White Plains, NY, USA
I have been involved with the Special Needs Seder at Beth El Synagogue in New Rochelle since it began several (actually many) years ago. Under the auspices of the Havorah Program at WJCS, it offers residents from group homes for special needs adults and children in the lower Westchester area, and their caregivers, the opportunity to experience a pre-Passover Seder with all the trimmings. Beth El’s entire professional staff is involved in leading the service in their usual enthusiastic and wonderful way. The volunteers, who prepare and serve the meal, join the residents at their tables, dance, and sing, get as much, if not more, out of the Seder as do the residents and caregivers. Kudos to Gail Oliver who administers the program and who provides the momentum which drives our passion.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing the joy on the faces of the participants as well as the volunteers as they joined in the singing and dancing at the Seder.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
