Category “Friends ‘N Fun”

J-HAP Event: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot

There’s no better way to celebrate the start of a new year than by coming together with our friends at J-HAP for a Sha’arim + Gateways collaboration event. Residents of J-HAP together with participants from Sha’arim + Gateways spent time hearing about the special mitzvot and customs of Rosh Hashanah,…

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Welcome to Friends ‘N Fun Teen Club!

Friends ‘N Fun Teens is back again, but this year with a twist! Friends ‘N Fun Teens started as teen participants struggled to connect socially during the pandemic. As it has grown and developed, we have decided to make it a permanent part of the Friends ‘N Fun program in…

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Thank you Deena and Tybie, our wonderful volunteers!

This monthly newsletter wouldn’t be complete without highlighting our two Friends ‘N Fun staff Teen staff, Tybie Jaffa and Deena Sherman! From playing arcade games at Dave & Buster’s and running the photo booth with friends at the Sha’arim + Gateways Auction, to cupcake baking, pottery making and more; Tybie…

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