Jewish Deaf Congress http://jewishdeafcongress.org Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:51:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 en JDC’s 52nd National Conference is around the corner! http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2008/08/07/jdcs-52nd-national-conference-is-around-the-corner/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2008/08/07/jdcs-52nd-national-conference-is-around-the-corner/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:51:58 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2008/08/07/jdcs-52nd-national-conference-is-around-the-corner/ Shalom!

JDC’s National conference will be held in Princeton, NJ at Hyatt Regency Princeton Hotel from Wednesday, August 13 - Sunday, August 17, 2008.

The conference will feature opportunites to learn about Jewish Deaf history, Deaf Rabbis, spiritual explorations discussions, Forum on JDC’s future, Shabbat Services, Sabbath dinner and live entertainment.

If you haven’t registered yet, it is not too late! For more conference information, check www.jewishdeaf2008.com.  This includes children’s program as well.  

In addition, for those of you who are either working or as student interpreters, we’ve got an all-day workshop for you  interpreting in Jewish settings scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 9 - 5 PM.  Open registration at the door is available.

See you at the conference!

JDC Board  

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2008/08/07/jdcs-52nd-national-conference-is-around-the-corner/feed/ Save the Date! JDC’s National Conference http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/12/07/save-the-date-jdcs-national-conference-2/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/12/07/save-the-date-jdcs-national-conference-2/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:39:07 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/12/07/save-the-date-jdcs-national-conference-2/ The planning for JDC’s 2008 conference is coming along nicely!

Be sure to save the date in your calendar to join us in Princeton, NJ!

More details of the conference are forthcoming.

Check the conference website: www.jewishdeaf2008.com.

JDC board

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JDC’s National Conference will be held during August 13 - 17, 2008 in Princeton, New Jersey.

More details are forthcoming on the upcoming conference.

Stay tuned!

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/11/14/save-the-date-jdcs-national-conference/feed/ An evening with a deaf female rabbi… http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/09/24/an-evening-with-a-deaf-female-rabbi/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/09/24/an-evening-with-a-deaf-female-rabbi/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:26:55 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/09/24/an-evening-with-a-deaf-female-rabbi/ D’var Torah 

Come and join us to meet and mingle on Sunday evening, October 7th for a dinner, D’var Torah with Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe and Israeli dancing afterwards!

Rabbi Dubowe, the only deaf female rabbi in the world, will present “More than meets the Eye: A D’var Torah” at Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center in Maryland.

Check it out! Any questions, contact Deborah Mayer, Chairperson at MayerSTL@aol.com.  

L’hitraot!

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/09/24/an-evening-with-a-deaf-female-rabbi/feed/ High Holidays Services in Orlando, Fla http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/30/high-holidays-services-in-orlando-fla/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/30/high-holidays-services-in-orlando-fla/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:31:18 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/30/high-holidays-services-in-orlando-fla/ Rabbi David Kay of Congregation Ohev Shalom will be doing the High Holidays service in Orlando,  Rabbi will conducting part of services in sign language and will also provide interpreters for both days. He is also a full time Rabbi at the temple.
 
Congregation Ohev Shalom will be doing two separate services, one in the main building and the alternative service which will be at 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Orlando Worship Center on Goddard Avenue, just down the block from Ohev Shalom. Rabbi Kay will be doing the Alternative service himself and He will be signing often himself.
 
Rabbi Kay has been involved in the Jewish Deaf community for numerous of years, he can be reached by email at RabbiKay@OhevShalom.org and the congregation address is Congregation Ohev Shalom- 5015 Goddard Ave, Orlando, FL. it is located right off Lee Road  not too far from I-4. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Kay either at email or phone him at 407-298-4650.

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/30/high-holidays-services-in-orlando-fla/feed/ HAD of Philadelphia celebrates 100th Anniversary! http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/had-of-philadelphia-celebrates-100th-anniversary/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/had-of-philadelphia-celebrates-100th-anniversary/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:55:47 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/had-of-philadelphia-celebrates-100th-anniversary/ Hebrew Association of the Deaf, Inc. of Philadelphia celebrates its 100th Anniversary with a banquet on Sunday evening, October 21, 2007, at 5 pm at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing at 201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.

The banquet program includes cocktail hour, Magician John Cassidy, dinner and dancing. Alan Abarbanell will be the MC and speaker for the evening. There will be many interpreters and we will also have CART (Communication Assisted Real-Time Translation). The DJ will provide entertainment and we will have an incredible time.

The deadline for all reservations will be September 21, 2007. The price per ticket is $100. After the September 21st deadline, the price per ticket will go up to $125. The ticket will include self-pay parking.

Please make a check payable to HAD 100th Anniversary and send it to Gay Balsam at 978 Princeton Place Warminster, PA 18974.

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/had-of-philadelphia-celebrates-100th-anniversary/feed/ JDC launches its website! http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/jdc-launches-its-website/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/jdc-launches-its-website/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:19:21 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/jdc-launches-its-website/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:

Marla Berkowitz, MA
President, Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc.
President@JewishDeafCongress.org

Announcing Launch of Jewish Deaf Congress Inc website! 

Columbus, Ohio (August 27, 2007 )

Announcing the launch of a national Jewish Deaf organization, Jewish Deaf Congress’ website, www.JewishDeafCongress.org; everything you’ve wanted to know about Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc. which was formerly known as National Congress of Jewish Deaf (NCJD) by many old timers. The new site is a work in progress with a goal to give an insight of the JDC’s story, JDC Quarterly archives, articles submitted by various Jewish individuals, and updated information of its upcoming retreats and national conference.

JDC’s president, Marla Berkowitz explains the motivation for the creation of the website: “Preserving our passion for strong identity as Jews who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals and our Jewish Deaf history deserves visibility. Therefore, the best venue for educating and staying abreast of our activities is the website.” 

The Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc. today is a vibrant organization, serving persons who are Jewish and Deaf or Hard of Hearing primarily in North America. Our mission is to provide religious, cultural, and educational experiences. Our people include those who became deaf before acquiring language, those who became deaf later in life, and those who are hard of hearing. Parents join our organization, as do grandparents. Some with our deaf constituents represent a community of interpreters or educators, and rabbis, or perhaps even children or siblings or just friends of deaf adults.

JDC board is striving for innovative ways to create a “Jewish home” where there are ample opportunities for Jewish learning, fostering friendships, and celebrating Judaism is valued. “My hopes and dreams for JDC is to reach out and connect with as many Jewish deaf or hard of hearing people throughout the country and the world”, says Deborah Mayer, JDC’s Board at Large. Just as the wandering Jews have been for thousandths of years, Jewish Deaf and Hard of Hearing people may have found a place of their own. 

The highlight of the website is the announcement of JDC’s upcoming retreat in October called “Mapping your Jewish Spiritual Journey”. Check www.JewishDeafCongress.org to download the flyer. We encourage everyone to join us! “Education is the key…. I want JDC to provide as many educational opportunities, especially through the use of Vlogs on JDC’s website. In this way, Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can learn about Judaism in ASL”, says Allon Yomtov, JDC Treasurer.

Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc. is a voluntary organization, and is actively seeking funding from various sources. Donations and sponsorships are welcome.

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/27/jdc-launches-its-website/feed/ JDC 2007 Retreat - Early Bird Deadline postponed - Sept 1st, 2007 http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/10/early-bird-deadline-sept-1st-2007/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/10/early-bird-deadline-sept-1st-2007/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:44:18 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/10/early-bird-deadline-sept-1st-2007/ JDC Retreat

JDC board is pleased with the interest in attending the upcoming retreat. Since many people have stated they’re out of town but want to send in their early bird registration, we have decided to postpone the early bird deadline to September 1st.

Hope to see you there!

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/08/10/early-bird-deadline-sept-1st-2007/feed/ HAD’s 100th Anniversary http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/hads-100th-anniversary/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/hads-100th-anniversary/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:13:40 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/hads-100th-anniversary/ HAD’s 100th

Hebrew Association of the Deaf (HAD) is hosting
the Celebration of Life banquet honoring its’
100th birthday in New York City.

Dr. Deborah Meranski, a well-known Deaf authority
in Art History will be the guest speaker. Gertie
Azar and Rikva Florsheim are the co-chairs. For
more information, attached is the flyer of the
wonderful event.

Mazel Tov, HAD!

]]> http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/hads-100th-anniversary/feed/ JDC Seeking Board Members http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/jdc-seeking-board-members/ http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/jdc-seeking-board-members/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:03:44 +0000 Administrator http://jewishdeafcongress.org/2007/07/23/jdc-seeking-board-members/ Like most non-profit organizations, Board of Directors play a critical role in defining the vision as well serves as the pivotal driver behind fundraising efforts. The JDC board is currently comprised of Jews who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing who know first hand what it means to be Jewish and Deaf/hard of hearing in today’s society.

We are seeking strategic thinkers to join our board with the goal to shape up our vision for the organization that will allow us to further our goals toward Jewish activism in North America and beyond.

The sense of fullfillment and accomplishment as a board member can be shared with pride knowing their individual efforts are paying off in creating many opportunities
for every Deaf and/or hard of hearing Jew of all ages.

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a board member, please e-mail JDC’s president, Marla Berkowitz, pres@jewishdeafcongress.org.

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