Viral Collaborations Drive Unprecedented Demand for Programs Friendship Circle and LifeTown have long been recognized for fostering an inclusive community—but now, that message is reaching millions far beyond their walls. With their Instagram page...
Rabbi Moshe Herson, who passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 90, was Dean of the Rabbinical College of America and Director of Chabad of New Jersey. Through his visionary leadership,...
Senior year is full of exciting milestones and opportunities to leave a lasting mark on the community. On Wednesday, February 5, seniors from Golda Och Academy in West Orange, NJ volunteered as a class...
Hall of Fame Bowlers Celebrate New Therapeutic Bowling Center A bowling ball barreled down the alley, pins flying upon impact. Cheers exploded from a group of wide-eyed LifeTown participants. The joy was palpable as...
Friendship Circle closed out an incredible year with a heartwarming and activity-packed Winter Camp that left campers and families beaming with joy! For 50 children and their families, Friendship Circle’s Allie’s Winter Camp wasn’t...
Recent Drone Sightings Add Intrigue to Inspiring Chanukah Event Amid recent reports of unidentified drones spotted in New Jersey skies, Friendship Circle and Chabad at Short Hills utilized drone technology to create an extraordinary...
The handiwork of Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, the game used hockey stick menorah sits proudly on the Prudential Center concourse every holiday season By NJ Devils News The One-of-a-Kind Hockey Stick Menorah | FEATURE |...
On Wednesday, November 13, Essex County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. visited LifeTown, an interactive play and learning space for children, teens, and adults with special needs. DiVincenzo Jr. was accompanied by Chief of...
Bringing Comfort and Support During a Time of Need During a hospital stay, patients are surrounded by beeping machines and the sterile smell of antiseptic, leaving them yearning for a sense of home. The...
LifeTown Shoppes Adult Volunteer Experience When elementary school art teacher Tara Kanter walked through the doors of LifeTown alongside her 12-year-old son Jordan, she didn’t know what to expect. It was their first day...