My Rebbe
The Rebbe was a leader of the world. A visionary trailblazer. A prolific teacher of Torah. The architect of a global movement. An inspiration to millions. His days and nights were filled with the...
News and updates from the Friendship Circle of Livingston, NJ Blog
A Celebration for Cherished Volunteers
Volunteers are the beating heart of LifeTown. This year, 1,821 teens and adults dedicated their time, care and love to bringing a wide range of innovative programming to individuals with special needs. Through their...
Volunteering Helped Me Heal on Mother’s Day
When my mother called a week before Mother’s Day and asked how I wanted to celebrate, my mind came up blank. We had recently lost our dog of 15 plus years, and I was...
Agam Berger Inspires at Friendship Circle Banquet
The sound of a violin cut through the silence, rising like a prayer. Not a word was uttered as Agam Berger drew her bow across the violin’s strings, her music carrying notes of strength,...
SafeTalk Training Empowers
LifeTown is a place for learning, connection and friendship. It is also a place where all are welcomed and encouraged to understand unique challenges and differences. On April 6, LifeTown hosted a crucial SafeTalk...
A Birthday to Remember at LifeTown
Volunteer Neal Leavitt is known for his infectious smile, endless positivity, and dedication to all the kids who excitedly walk through the LifeTown Shoppes. Leavitt typically puts his retail experience to use at the...
Friendship Circle Delivers Passover Joy
As flowers bloom, ushering in a new spring season, Jewish people around the world gather at Seder tables to tell the Passover story of resilience and new beginnings. Families reconnect during this meaningful holiday,...
LifeTown Independent Study Strengthens Connection Through Art
For Sydney Kaplan, a sophomore at Morristown Beard School, LifeTown was the perfect location for her independent study project. Kaplan has volunteered at LifeTown since seventh grade and has assisted during both art and...
Mitzvah Project Makes a Splash
For twins, Benji and Hannah Lazer, choosing a mitzvah project for their B’nai Mitzvah year was easy. Benji, a 13-year-old with cerebral palsy, has been a long-time Friendship Circle participant, enjoying Sunday Torah Circle...
A Future with Purpose at the Soul Center
For many families, the journey does not end when childhood does. It simply changes. At age 21, when school ends, programs wind down, and the structure that once filled each day begins to fade,...
LifeTown Opens for Snow Day Fun
This winter, New Jersey was buried in snow week after week, resulting in endless snow days and delayed openings. As schools continued to close, caregivers searched for activities for their restless children. LifeTown came...