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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
When employees from the Mandelbaum Barrett law firm first arrived at the LifeTown Shoppes, they expected a morning of fun and giving back. However, they didn’t anticipate gaining a new perspective on both their...
The celebration of Purim is a festive occasion marked by creative costumes, homestyle baking, and storytelling. Each year, LifeTown creates unforgettable events to mark this joyous holiday. On Sunday, March 1, two hundred people...
On the morning of Sunday, December 14, the Jewish community awoke to horrific news of a terror attack at a Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The Friendship Circle family was both...
As the holiday season approaches, many companies eagerly search for meaningful ways to give back to their communities. LifeTown offers countless volunteer opportunities, unifying corporate teams as they gain perspective and gratitude through a...