Posted on 12/23/15
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 22, 2015 - Preparation for Shabbos began early this week for the leaders and members of Yachad and the residents at Peregrine’s Landing at Tudor Heights. Yachad, The National Jewish Council for Disabilities is a thriving global organization dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion in every aspect of Jewish life.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Rebecca Schrag Mayer, Yachad participants, from Texas to New York, who had been in Maryland for the weekend participating in their first winter leadership shabbaton and volunteer mission, closed out the weekend in style by serving lunch and then braiding and baking challah with the Tudor Height’s residents. “We wanted to make sure our leaders had an amazing experience in Maryland, and this really was the perfect activity for that” said a volunteer.
40 residents and volunteers joined in the newly renovated event room at Tudor Heights and began braiding 25 lbs. of challah dough that was generously donated by Sion’s bakery. Accompanying all this was great energy & singing.
A family member of a resident at Tudor Heights, was amazed at the turn out. “There are always outstanding events and activities here, for both the residents and the outside community. It is just wonderful seeing young people volunteering and you can see the joy on the resident’s faces.” Tudor Heights is coming off of a full week of events during the week of Chanukah beginning with an annual Chanukah party opened to community with over 200 participants.
Other events included the Bais Yaakov Band, Caleb’s Chanukah Show and Torah Institute’s choir. “Our residents love having schools and groups come to perform and visit,” said Executive Director Sherri Zaslow. “When such amazing organization’s such as Yachad and Tudor Heights come together, you know it’s going to be something really special.”
