26 | APRIL 27 • 2023
In celebration of Passover,
JARC hosted seder dinners
for the people they serve
on April 5. The nonprofit
organization that serves
adults with developmental
disabilities offered five
different seders for the 75
people they serve who were
present for Passover at the
homes.
Four in-person seders
took place at the Nusbaum,
Pitt, Katzman and Milan
homes led by Ronnie Elkus,
the Fox Family, Dave Konop
and Richard Kaplan. For
the fifth seder, JARC’s
Tony Richman Teen Action
Project led a virtual seder.
JARC homes received
traditional foods of symbolic
significance commemorating
the Hebrews’ liberation,
which included brisket,
matzah ball soup, potatoes,
vegetables and brownies.
“What I love about
leading JARC seders is that
it is meaningful not only
for persons served by JARC,
but also for staff. Everyone
discussing the idea of
freedom and the importance
of celebrating the holiday
together is so special,”
shared Ronnie Elkus.
Seventeen volunteers
delivered the meals for
the five seders as well as
kosher Passover staples for
the week, such as cereal,
pancake mix, Jello, matzah
and snacks.
JARC Homes
Celebrate the
Holiday
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JARC
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JARC volunteer Jeff
Jacobs delivers food
and supplies to JARC
homes for the seders.
Sandra, a
person served
by JARC,
waits for
the seder to
begin.
RIchard, a person
served by JARC, leads
one of the seders.
Kayla, a person served
by JARC, is ready for the
Passover celebration.
JARC volunteers Ronit Wasman and her son deliver kosher staples to JARC homes
for the week of Passover.
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