Camp JCA Shalom offers programs for children with special needs entering grades 2-6. Campers may have an extra full-time counselor in… read more
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Raising a Jewish child with Diverse Abilities in LA?
Resources, support, and programming are available and we're here to help you connect to them.
Whether you're seeking preschool or religious school programs, day or sleep-away camps, Shabbat & holiday services, music, art, theatre, and sports activities, or support and education for parents and siblings, JKidLA is plugged into what’s happening right now in the diverse abilities community of Jewish LA.
Should you need assistance with finding a program for you or your family, please don’t hesitate to contact the JKidLA Concierge; we’re always happy to help.
Neighborhood: City, Valleys
Age: 7 Years Old - 12 Years Old
Grade: 2nd Grade - 6th Grade
Contact Phone: (818) 889-5500
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
Category: Sleep Away Camp, Programs and Activities, Summer Sleep Away Specialty Camps, Summer, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: East Valley, Encino, Lake Balboa, North Valley, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills
Age: 15 Years Old - Adults
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (818) 464-3360
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Join us on Zoom every Monday afternoon and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm for “Chaverim at Chome” Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
We… read more
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Neighborhood: East Valley, Encino, Lake Balboa, North Valley, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills
Category: Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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One of the most joyous and memorable milestones in the life of a Jewish child is his or her coming of age with Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Children… read more
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
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WELCOME TO ETTA
ETTA provides programs and services that enable people with disabilities to live fully enriched, independent and… read more
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
Category: Community Resources, Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: South Bay
Address: 1101 Camino Real 90277 Redondo Beach
Age: 5 Years Old - 18 Years Old
Grade: Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (310) 316-8444 ext. 101
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The Ezra program at Temple Menorah provides assistance/support to those with special needs to ensure involvement in the Jewish community… read more
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Neighborhood: South Bay
Category: Kindergarten - 6th Grades, Pre College Programs, Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
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The Friendship Circle's mission is (1) to provide Jewish children who have special needs with a full range of social, recreational… read more
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
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Neighborhood: City, Pico Robertson
Age: 5 Years Old - 18 Years Old
Grade: Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (310) 277-3252
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ONLINE
Friendship Circle recognizes the need to provide a Jewish education for children who have special needs in Los Angeles. Our… read more
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Neighborhood: City, Pico Robertson
Category: Religious School (Part-time Jewish Education), Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Address: Greater L.A.
Age: Newborn - 18 Months Old
Grade: Daycare - 12th Grade
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (866) 287-8030
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Contact Person: Sarah Blitzstein
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Tollfree (866) 287… read more
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Category: Community Resources, Social Action/Community Service, Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
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Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Trust & Services (JLA Trust) provides affordable, professionally-managed special needs trusts for… read more
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Neighborhood: City, Valleys
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Neighborhood: City
Address: 7353 Beverly Blvd. 90036 Los Angeles
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (818) 985-3882 x300
Description:
Located on the campus of Bais Yaakov High School, the Ner Shoshana class provides support and learning in the areas of social skills,… read more
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Neighborhood: City
Category: High Schools, Programs and Activities, High School, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs, Schools, Jewish Private Schools (Day Schools & Yeshivot)
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Neighborhood: City
Age: 11 Years Old - Adults
Grade: 5th Grade - 12th Grade
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (310) 836-1223 x322
Description:
Become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Buddy! Attend weekly Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes with children who have autism or other special needs and help them… read more
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Neighborhood: City
Category: Social Action/Community Service, Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: City
Address: 3200 Motor Ave. 90034 Los Angeles
Age: 13 Years Old - 18 Years Old
Grade: 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (310) 836-1223 x322
Description:
This is an ongoing, weekly socialization and self-advocacy program based on Jewish text (Pirke Avot) that will help teens continue to… read more
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Neighborhood: City
Category: Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: Encino, Valleys
Address: 15739 Ventura Blvd. 91436 Encino
Age: 3 Years Old - 18 Years Old
Grade: Preschool - 12th Grade
Program Contact: Gabriel Meltz
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 818-530-4069
Description:
OurSpace at Valley Beth Shalom offers diverse Jewish experiences for children, teens, and adults with unique abilities through weekly… read more
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Neighborhood: Encino, Valleys
Category: Religious School (Part-time Jewish Education), Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Valleys
Address: 15739 Ventura Boulevard 91436 Encino
Age: Parents
Program Contact: Gabriella Meltz
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (818) 530-4069
Description:
Bagel 'N' Chat provides a network for parents, grandparents, and family members to connect monthly and build a supportive… read more
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Neighborhood: Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Valleys
Category: Workshops for Parents, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: Malibu
Address: 24855 Pacific Coast Hwy 90265 Malibu
Program Contact: Nicki Pitman
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description:
Volunteer & Visit
Shemesh Farms is made up of Farm Fellows, coaches, staff, and volunteers. Some of our volunteers work at the… read more
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Neighborhood: Malibu
Category: Social Action/Community Service, Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs, Programs & Activities for Families
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Address: Jerusalem
Contact Email: [email protected]
Description:
Summer camp is the best. Three wonderful weeks of fun and friendship. Shutaf fills the August gap for working parents who need… read more
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Category: Day Camps, Programs and Activities, Summer Specialty Day Camps, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs, Summer
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M-TH; 9AM-3:30 PM; F 9AM-2PM;
Summer@ETTA is a unique social and life skills summer program designed specifically for Jewish teens… read more
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Neighborhood: City
Description:
Religious school program for children with developmental disabilities ages 5-9. Contained class for children who can't be… read more
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Neighborhood: City
Category: Kindergarten - 6th Grades, Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Address: 3200 Motor Ave. 90034 Los Angeles
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (310) 836-1223 x322
Description:
Act, Sing, Dance, Connect! Miracle Theatre is a socialization program that uses the arts to foster communication, self-confidence and… read more
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Address: 3200 Motor Ave. 90034 Los Angeles
Description:
Nes Gadol, Vista Del Mar's program for Jewish children with autism and special needs, focuses its multisensory education around… read more
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Category: Religious School (Part-time Jewish Education), Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Neighborhood: Agoura HIlls, Beach Cities, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Central Valley, City, Conejo Valley, Culver City, Eastside, East Valley, Encino, Foothill Communities, Glendale, Hollywood, Lake Balboa, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Mid-City, North Hollywood, Northridge, North Valley, Oak Park, Ojai, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Pico Robertson, Pomona Valley, Redondo Beach, Reseda, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Monica, SGP Valleys, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, South Bay, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Valleys, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Venice, West Hills, West LA, Westlake Village, West Valley, Woodland Hills, Sylmar, Studio City, Silverlake, Echo Park
Age: 15 Years Old - Adults
Program Contact: Rabbi Jackie Redner
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (310) 836-1223 x209
Description:
The Blessing Exchange offers our students and their families service learning and volunteer opportunities!
A Service Program for… read more
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Neighborhood: Agoura HIlls, Beach Cities, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Central Valley, City, Conejo Valley, Culver City, Eastside, East Valley, Encino, Foothill Communities, Glendale, Hollywood, Lake Balboa, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Mid-City, North Hollywood, Northridge, North Valley, Oak Park, Ojai, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Pico Robertson, Pomona Valley, Redondo Beach, Reseda, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Monica, SGP Valleys, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, South Bay, Tarzana, Thousand Oaks, Valleys, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Venice, West Hills, West LA, Westlake Village, West Valley, Woodland Hills, Sylmar, Studio City, Silverlake, Echo Park
Category: Programs and Activities, Community Resources, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs, Shabbat & Holidays
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Contact Email: [email protected]
Event Date:
Description:
Supporting Families Affected by the
2025 L.A. Wildfires.
50% Off Tuition for Jewish Early Childhood Centers & Overnight… read more
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Category: Resources/Articles for Infant & Early Childhood, Financial Assistance, Financial Resources for Camps, Financial Assistance, Community Resources, Community Resources, Parents & Families, Camps, Infant & Early Childhood, Kindergarten - 6th Grades, 6th - 8th Grades, Teens, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Age: 16 Years Old - Adults
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Description:
I Can Do That April 24 - June 12, 2025
Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:45 pm PT*
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:15 pm PT*
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6… read more
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Neighborhood: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, City, Culver City, Hollywood, Mid-City, Pico Robertson, Santa Monica, West LA, Silverlake
Age: 15 Years Old - Adults
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Miracles in Action
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm PT
April 24 - June 12, 2025
A fully-inclusive leadership development… read more
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Neighborhood: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, City, Culver City, Hollywood, Mid-City, Pico Robertson, Santa Monica, West LA, Silverlake
Category: Programs and Activities, Diverse Abilities/Special Needs
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Starting September 6th
Fridays, 12:00–1:30 pm
Enjoy the Noah’s Ark experience specially designed for guests with sensory-… read more
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