Keshet Chronicles

Planting Seeds of Connection with Deeply Rooted

This summer, Keshet launched Deeply Rooted—a hands-on gardening program for adults with disabilities—in partnership with The Institute of Soil & Soul and with support from the JUF Young Adult Engagement Grant. Participants are planting, harvesting and donating herbs while exploring Jewish values and building skills to make a difference in the community.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Keshet’s GADOL Creative Writing Group reflected on what Disability Pride Month means to them and what they’re proud of.

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Making Memories at Art

Cathy Conover, part of Keshet’s employment program at Camp Chi, reflects on her creative and rewarding experience working in the art studio.

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4th of July Message 2025

From Special Olympics medals to accessible travel and a new community center, Keshet is growing in every direction. CEO Jen Phillips shares exciting updates and what’s ahead for the rest of 2025.

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Where Camp and Community Meet

Camp is where I first saw what true belonging looks like. Everyone had a place. Everyone mattered. That feeling still guides everything I do.

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Welcome New Board Members 2025

Please join us as we welcome four new members to Keshet’s Board of Directors in 2025!

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The Special Bond Between Camper and Counselor

Camp is where meaningful connections are made. See how the bond between counselors and campers is already shaping an unforgettable summer at Keshet.

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Building Community at Every Stage of Camp

Camp hadn’t even started yet, but the Keshet community was already in full swing. What began as a simple Zoom to prep Gesher families for summer turned into nearly an hour of connection, support and shared wisdom.

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9 Tips to Prevent the Summer Slide for Students with Disabilities

Looking to keep your child learning and engaged this summer? Dr. Shirley Drelich shares nine practical, family-friendly strategies to help prevent the summer slide for students with disabilities.

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3 Keshet Moms You Should Know

This Mother’s Day, we honor Carole, Amy, Margaret and all Keshet moms for the love they give their families and the lasting impact they make on our community.

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Coming Home to Teach at Keshet

Like any school, there are inevitable ups and downs, but after coming from a job where I didn’t feel fulfilled, it’s a tremendous relief to come to work each day and truly love what I do.

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The Loudest Silence: Creating Moments of Remembrance of All

Jewish memory can—and should—be accessible to everyone. In this reflection, Bat-El Lieberman, our Jewish Enrichment & Culture Facilitator, shares how she reimagined Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron ceremonies to create accessible, meaningful moments of remembrance rooted in inclusion.

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Choosing the Right Words for Disability Inclusion: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

Michelle Friedman, Keshet Board Chair, shares the importance of language as it pertains to understanding disability in an article for the Make It Better Foundation.

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