Ashley smiling with two keshet participants at the beach

The Importance of 1:1 Support

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Ashley Schroeder, DSP at Keshet’s adult day program, GADOL, highlights the essential role of one-on-one support in enhancing the independence and growth of our team members. This personalized approach is key to meeting individual needs, helping them achieve goals and contribute to meaningful days.

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Home Sweet Home Highland Park

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Since GADOL, moved to Highland Park at the beginning of this year, we’ve been welcomed to the city with open arms. This move has strengthened our community bonds and provided enriching experiences for all involved.

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Blue composition notebook with text that says "keshets cicada survival guide"

Keshet’s Cicada Survival Guide

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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for…17 years later, the cicadas are returning back to Chicago. For people with disabilities and/or sensory challenges, the reemergence of cicadas and their loud noises can cause anxiety. Keshet’s related-services and communications teams created social stories and worksheets to help everyone feel more prepared for the cicada arrival. By downloading these materials, you will be added to Keshet’s email list for information about upcoming events and other resources.

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Have a Happy Purim With This Hamantaschen Recipe

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Gear up for Purim with this easy and delicious hamantaschen recipe!

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Blue background with Israel Bonds logo and Keshet logo with text that says "Double Your Impact for the People of Israel and for Keshet"

Opportunity for a Double Mitzvah

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Michelle Friedman, Keshet’s Board Chair, invites you to participate in a unique opportunity from Israel Bonds that allows you to make a difference for Israel today and support Keshet in the future.

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Schechter and Keshet student working on the stained glass craft with a Blue and white menorah background

Stained Glass Menorah Craft

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Students at Keshet Day School created stained glass designs, such as hearts and menorahs, with their Schechter peers for Hanukkah. We wanted to share the directions so that you could make your own version at home! Both written and visual instructions are included below.

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Art teacher showing participant how to draw

Painting in Brighter Colors

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Over the past few months, Keshet’s leadership team has brushed up on its efforts to make art an even more vital part of programming. By investing in art, we’ve given participants their own canvases to create what they want, explore new ways to communicate and opportunities to succeed.

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Schechter and Keshet teacher standing outside on the first day of school

Innovating Our Way Into the School Year

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This school year, Keshet and Schechter have launched an inclusive kindergarten program, where students with disabilities will learn alongside typically developing peers. Not only does this commitment demonstrate a belief that everyone benefits when everyone is included, it also addresses a gap in services available in our community.

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Welcome New Board Members 2023

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As we kick off another exciting year, we are pleased to welcome two new board members. Their addition to the board will help to better position the organization as a national leader in inclusion and their diverse views and expertise will further Keshet’s efforts.

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Camp Chi cabin photo at the ropes course

Keshet Earns A Big Award

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For over thirty years, Keshet’s camp programs have been the model of inclusion, accessibility and belonging. We’re thrilled to announce that three of Keshet’s camps have earned the highest level of accreditation from the National Inclusion Project. NIP has designated Keshet as a leader and change maker to ensure that inclusion is indeed the expectation, not the exception, for all campers.

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Selfie of staff and participants at winter camp

New Year’s Story and Message 2023

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In the year ahead, I know that there will be hundreds of hundreds of stories that drive us not just to grow but to thrive.

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