Category: General

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...

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...

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,...

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,...