KESHET HOUSE 

 

On Sunday, May 31, the Council For Jews With Special Needs celebrated the opening of their second Jewish group home for adults with disabilities.  Fifty guests attended the open house party at Keshet House, a supervised residence for three young men with intellectual and physical disabilities. The three bed-room home was purchased with generous donations from the residents’ extended families and friends.  Renovations were made to accommodate one resident who uses a wheelchair.  The trained residential staff is provided through Federal and State funds.

One of the guests, Robin Loeb representing the Jewish Federation, said “It was wonderful to see not only the beautiful physical environment, but the spirit of this new facility as well.  The pride and happiness was much in evidence not only for the young men who are the residents, but for their families as well.”

Keshet House Dedication

Jewish News of Greater Phoenix

 Keshet House is a supervised group residence for three young Jewish adults who have moderate to severe developmental disabilities. Since the Council began in 1985, parents of adults with special needs have expressed their desire to see their sons and daughters settled in a supervised residence that continues to nurture their Jewish identity. The residents of Keshet House have participated in religious school classes, celebrated their bar mitzvahs, and joined their Jewish friends twice a month for social group activities. Andy, David and Rob moved into their new home in March 2009 and look forward to celebrating Shabbat on Friday evenings, lighting their menorah for Chanukah, and enjoying the Passover seder in spring.  The residents of Keshet House, Shalom House and Simcha House enjoy celebrating holidays together.