Keshet Chronicles

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 Cortez 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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A Taste of Camp & A Weekend of Growth

Weekend Adventure Camp may only have lasted a few days, but the impact goes far beyond the weekend. Campers return home with new confidence, new memories and often a readiness for even more independence in the future.

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A Classroom Full of Sunshine

Elaine Wells reflects on her first year as part of the Keshet team, sharing how she’s built a classroom rooted in creativity, connection and growth.

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I Organized Blood Drives…And Then I Needed One

Inspired by her experience needing two blood transfusions after the birth of her daughter, Lexi is launching Keshet’s first blood drive to support others in moments of need.

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