Our Mission Statement:
JCL assists people with developmental disabilities to participate in community life through personal empowerment, community engagement, family relationships and quality services, enhanced by Jewish tradition
About JCL
2018 reflects our 36th year supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. In 1982, JCL incorporated as a nonprofit agency through the grassroots efforts of local parents, families & volunteers.
JCL Flickr
We frequently post photos of the activities of the men and women we serve on Flickr - for example, the 2017 Friends and Family Picnic, Special Olympics events and winners.
Judaic Programs For Special Needs
Supported by
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford &
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
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Maccabiah Games
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Join us for a mini version of the Maccabiah Games; Congregation Beth Israel religious school students will prepare for us a variety of fun, interactive games.
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Mar 22
10:30 am
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford
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Walking the Passover Story
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Passover is the story of the Exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Nancy Rosen, with storyteller Sara deBeer, will lead our guests through different stations, including a story, Passover themed trivia, bingo, and delicious
Passover nosh.
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Mar 29
2:00 pm
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford
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Shabbat Interactive Service
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Nancy Rosen leads the service with song, movement, and sign language. Halfway through the service, we are invited to the main sanctuary for the Torah procession.
Sara deBeer eloquently shares a meaningful and relevant folktale with our participants. At the conclusion of the service, JCL provides a light Kiddush luncheon.
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May 16
10:30 am
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford
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