Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Tikvah Program
• Winter Address: 65 E. Wacker Pl., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 606-9316, ext. 221, Fax: (312) 606-7136
• Summer Address: 6150 E Buckatabon Rd., Conover, WI 54519, (715) 479-4400
registrar@ramahwisconsin.com
www.ramahwisconsin.com
Director: Rabbi David Soloff
Tikvah is a division of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin developed for children with special needs. Tikvah provides all of the opportunities of the Ramah experience with additional staffing and support for campers with learning and social difficulties, including Asperger’s syndrome. Through individualized programming, supported by highly skilled staff, teens in the Tikvah program develop friendships, have fun and learn in formal and informal Jewish settings. Tikvah offers a full eight-week session for teenage campers, a four-week “Taste of Tikvah” option for first-time younger campers, as well as the Tikvah Vocational Program for qualified high school graduates.

Caring Connections
13100 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-546-0616
Fax: 952-593-1778
jmarcus@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
Caring Connections provides opportunities for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities to connect with their faith community, take part in Jewish life and learn about holidays and traditions. Monthly programs may feature a storyteller, an art project, or link to larger community events to create a sense of celebration and enjoyment. Caring Connections is a joint effort of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, the St. Paul JCC and the Sabes JCC.

JVS — Career and Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
952-417-2104
Fax: 952-593-1778
curan@jvsmn.org
www.jvsmn.org
Program Manager: Cindy Uran
JVS provides critical assistance to people with disabilities by assisting them to obtain, retain and advance in employment. Participants work individually with counselors to set and meet employment goals. This individualized approach helps participants gain self-sufficiency in the competitive labor market. JVS collaborates with metro-area businesses to offer supported worksites and individual job placements from entry level to professional positions.

Minneapolis Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities
952-542-4838
Fax: 952-593-1778
schristensen@jfcsmpls.org
www.jfcsmpls.org
The Jewish Community Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities is the clearinghouse for information and resources to support Jews with disabilities and their families. The Inclusion Program coordinates community-wide efforts to raise awareness, provide consultation and help Jewish organizations understand how to overcome barriers to facilitate their meaningful participation and involvement for all people. Check out the Disability Resource Guide, a comprehensive listing of local and national secular and Jewish disability resources.

St. Paul JCC — Inclusion & Accessibility
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-255-4753
ahoffer@stpauljcc.org
www.stpauljcc.org
Inclusion & Accessibility Director: Ann Hoffer
The St. Paul JCC’s inclusion program facilitates participation of children, teens and adults with disabilities into classes and programs, while providing full accessibility, awareness and advocacy in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Sha’arim
4820 Minnetonka Blvd. #300
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-303-5276
Fax: 952-303-5307
shaarim@shaarim.org
Program Director: Chana Shagalow
Executive Director: Chad Silverman
Director of Student Services: Aliza Koval
Sha’arim is the centralized agency for Jewish children with special needs who wish to receive a Jewish education. Sha’arim partners with Bais Yaakov, Bet Shalom, Shir Tikvah, Talmud Torah of Minneapolis, Talmud Torah of St. Paul, Temple Israel, Torah Academy and Lubavitch Cheder. Sha’arim offers direct, resource room instruction, and educational seminars and mentoring.