Keshet Chronicles

Make Dipped Apples for Rosh Hashanah

by Robyn Reiser, Keshet Teacher Students at Keshet’s Transition Program are making dipped apples for Rosh Hashanah. We wanted to share the directions so that you could make your own version at home! Both written and visual instructions are included below. What You’ll Need• Apples• Chocolate chips• Honey• Marshmallow Fluff• Plates• Knives• Microwave safe bowl 1. Sanitize hands 2. Grab a plate and knife 3. Cut apple into 3 equal pieces 4. Melt chocolate in microwave  5. Dip one apple […]

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Back to School, Back to Belonging

For some students, getting back into the school routine takes more than a few days. Keshet Occupational Therapist Ally Abbinanti shares how sensory supports, predictable routines and connection can help students navigate the transition back to school and find their sense of belonging.

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Finding Community From the Very Beginning

For Rachel and her son, Caleb, First Friends has become more than a weekly gathering—it’s a place where they both feel accepted, supported and at home.

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How One Day Turned Into an Unforgettable Experience 

Megan shares how one substitute teaching assignment at Keshet turned into a meaningful experience that changed the way she sees education, inclusion and ultimately inspired her to work here long-term.

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More Than A Summer Job

This summer, Mauricio Cortes returned for his third consecutive year working through Avodah, Keshet’s vocational program, at JCC Camp Chi. What began as a summer job has become one of the most meaningful experiences of his life.

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Awareness to Action

What begins as a classroom lesson on disability advocacy becomes a meaningful lesson in connection, inclusion and belonging. ICJA student Dana Stein shares how her partnership with Keshet changed the way she understands disability and inspired her to help create communities where everyone feels at home.

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Meet Keshet’s Summer Interns

Meet the incredible students who are spending their summer with Keshet!

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Listen to the Music

Music is more than a class at Keshet—it builds confidence, sparks creativity and helps participants like Emma express themselves while pursuing the things they love.

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Five Extraordinary Years

Michelle Rosen Friedman reflects on five years serving as Keshet Board Chair. She shares what she’s learned, the relationships she’s built and why her commitment to Keshet is as strong as ever.

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More Than Ready for Summer

Before campers arrive, Keshet staff spend months preparing for summer through hands-on training, expert-led workshops and intentional planning to ensure every camper feels supported, successful and included from day one.

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Where Stories Become Songs

For the past five years, creative writing at GADOL has given adults the opportunity to share their voices, express their creativity and tell stories that matter to them. What began as a weekly writing group has grown into a powerful platform for connection, collaboration and self-expression.

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Supported Every Step of the Way

As Emerson graduates from Keshet High School, her family reflects on the teachers, friendships and community that supported her every step of the way.

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Every Jew Counts

Judaism is inclusive at its core, and our responsibility is to continue opening doors so that every Jewish person can find meaningful ways to engage with mitzvot, community and identity.

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