DeafBlind Shabbaton
An Accessible Shabbat Experience Celebrating Jewish Community and Connection
The DeafBlind Shabbaton brings together Jewish individuals who are DeafBlind from across the United States, Canada, and Israel for an accessible Shabbat experience filled with connection, tradition, and community.
With the support of dedicated volunteer Support Service Providers (SSPs), participants enjoy meaningful Jewish experiences, explore their heritage, build friendships, and celebrate Shabbat together.
More than a weekend gathering, the DeafBlind Shabbaton helps create lasting connections within a vibrant Jewish DeafBlind community.
Stay tuned for more information about the 2027 DeafBlind Shabbaton!
What to Expect
- Meaningful Jewish experiences: Explore Jewish history, heritage, and culture through engaging, hands-on activities. These experiences encourage learning, connection, and celebration.
- A welcoming community: Meet Jewish individuals who are DeafBlind from the United States, Canada, and Israel. Together, participants celebrate their shared heritage while building lasting friendships.
- Connections beyond Shabbat: The Jewish DeafBlind community stays connected throughout the year. Members keep in touch through email, WhatsApp, reunions, and holiday packages. In addition, local Chabad Shlichim visit participants to help strengthen their Jewish connections.
- Dedicated accessibility support: Volunteer Support Service Providers (SSPs) help participants engage throughout the weekend. With approximately three SSPs per participant, the Shabbaton offers individualized support in an accessible setting.
Support the DeafBlind Shabbaton
Your generosity helps make the DeafBlind Shabbaton accessible to Jewish individuals who are DeafBlind, regardless of financial circumstances.
Currently, we can subsidize only 20% of the event’s cost. Therefore, we rely on donations to cover the remaining expenses, including travel, lodging, meals, and accommodations for our volunteer Support Service Providers (SSPs).
Every gift makes a difference! Your support helps participants build friendships, strengthen their Jewish identity, and experience the joy of Shabbat together.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
You can also donate by check. Please make checks payable to Macks Jewish Connection Network and mail them to:
Macks Jewish Connection Network
5750 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Please write “DeafBlind Shabbaton” in the memo line.
Our Community Partner
The Macks Jewish Connection Network proudly partners with Our Way NJCD to make the DeafBlind Shabbaton possible. Together, we help create meaningful Jewish experiences and lasting community connections.
