GENERATIONS: KIDS & TEENS TEMPLE ISRAEL AKRON 91 Springside Drive Akron, OH 44333 P: 330-665-2000 E: info@templeisraelakron.org W: templeisraelakron.org T: @Temple_Israel_A Leah Levinstein, Director of Education Sunday mornings are filled with a love for Jewish learning at Summit County’s largest, thriving religious school at Temple Israel. Engaging classes are offered to students ages 2 to 18 with dedicated teachers instructing Hebrew, history and tradition on the basis of Tikkun Olam. We welcome all students regardless of religious background.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS JFSA – JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION Know Abuse™ – Teen Outreach 24075 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-292-3999 F: 216-292-6313 W: jfsa-cleveland.org FB: facebook.com/jfsaknowabuse Ginny Galili, Executive Director Know Abuse™ uses a peer-to-peer model to teach teens about bullying and healthy relationships at local high schools. Teens volunteer to perform in the play and serve on the advisory panel. Intensive training for Peer Educators or other teen leadership groups also available.
SPECIAL NEEDS BELLEFAIRE JCB Monarch Center for Autism 22001 Fairmount Blvd. One Pollock Circle Shaker Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-320-8502 F: 216-932-6076 E: mandelld@bellefairejcb.org W: monarchcenterforautism.org FB: facebook.com/monarchcenterforautism T: @monarchohio Debra Mandell, O.T.R./L., M.A., Director Programs and services for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights include a preschool; day school for children and adolescents; transition education program for students ages 14 to 22; boarding academy; adult residence and day habilitation program; summer and extended school year programs.
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JECC SEGULA 2030 S. Taylor Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-371-0446 F: 216-371-2523 E: dshtern@jecc.org W: jecc.org FB: tinyurl.com/lqblhg4 Dassi Shtern, Director, SEGULA and B’tzelem Jackie Brooks, Etgar Administrator SEGULA provides educational opportunities for children with special needs seeking a Jewish day school education. The Etgar program is for Jewish students not able to learn in the regular congregational setting due to a variety of special needs. B’Tzelem: Jewish Teen Learning Companions supports more inclusive Jewish classrooms in congregations. JFSA – JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION Horvitz YouthAbility 24075 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-292-3999 E: hsolomon@jfsa-cleveland.org W: jfsa-cleveland.org Heidi Solomon, Coordinator The Horvitz YouthAbility program places specialneeds, at-risk teens and young adults in community volunteer assignments, and provides opportunities for educational travel and entrepreneurial endeavors. LIVESPECIAL.COM, THE CLICK THAT CONNECTS! P: 216-378-2204 x103 E: maxner@ncjwcleveland.org Linda Barnett, President, NCJW/Cleveland Mindi Axner, Executive Director A website created by NCJW/Cleveland that provides information to access support services for families with a loved one with special needs. An extensive resource to find doctors, dentists, therapists, financial planners and others who work with special-needs individuals, the site lists more than 900 Northeast Ohio providers. Interested in being added to the site as a provider? Contact maxner@ncjwcleveland.org. TREE OF KNOWLEDGE 1855 S. Taylor Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-851-2221 E: info@treeofknowledge.us W: treeofknowledge.us FB: facebook.com/Tree-of-Knowledge Daphne Soclof, Educational Services Director