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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