Friendship Circle

For those who don’t know, Friendship Circle is an organization that helps kids and teens who have special needs.  Specifically, the organization teaches these kids real world skills so that they can interact in various social settings.  A majority of the work that is going on at Friendship Circle right now is in preparation of the end of the year event.  This is a large event that recognizes the work and dedication of the volunteers at Friendship Circle.  During the early days of my project I have had various odd jobs revolving around organizing this event.  Everything from designing centerpieces to making sure all the volunteer certificates have come my way.  Other than helping plan for this main event, I have been shadowing Rabbi Yossi, the executive director of the organization.  He, along with putting a lot of time and effort into this final event, also does one on one study sessions, which I have sat in one, where we discuss Jewish teachings.  This are very interesting and look at the world in ways that I have never before done.