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Jess who Kisharon supports looks forward to using the new Siddur Lakol on Friday night Photo credit Robert Shack
February 28, 2024, 5:05 pm
United Synagogue creates new roles to ‘break down barriers’ for people with disabilities
The US hires two specialists to provide best practice, inclusion and improved accessibility for an estimated 60,000 members of the community
By Michelle Rosenberg
Claudia, who is supported by Kisharon Langdon
August 2, 2023, 11:50 am
OPINION: Kisharon Langdon represents a brave new vision in learning disability and autism
With the potential for 13.5% more of donor monies for frontline services, Kisharon Langdon CEO Richard Franklin writes about the largest communal merger in almost 30 years
By Richard Franklin
Chani-and-Deena-cooking-in-their-supported-living-home
August 2, 2023, 12:00 am
Kisharon and Langdon merge to form learning disability and autism community
Kisharon Langdon CEO Richard Franklin celebrates the beginning of "an exciting journey to make a positive impact on our community"
By Michelle Rosenberg
Pic: DWL 2023
July 4, 2023, 4:26 pm
‘Joyous’ Jewish Inter-Schools Dance Festival launches
Inaugural event featured 150 young performers from 12 Jewish primary schools in celebratory debut with community charity Kisharon
By Michelle Rosenberg
'Thank you' from Kisharon, May 2023
May 3, 2023, 12:02 pm
Kisharon’s 37-hour fundraiser approaches £600k mark
Appeal for the community's leading learning disabilities charity was supported by more than 3,000 donors and 120 fundraising teams
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hadassa is co-chair of the Faith and Spirituality Network for the National Care Forum, and Director of Operations for Kisharon
April 24, 2023, 11:03 am
OPINION: All abilities can thrive – with the right support for social care charities
"When people we support are present in and contributing to their local communities, we can build relationships and positive understanding," says Kisharon's Hadassa Kessler
By Hadassa Kessler
Kisharon crowd fundraiser. Pic: TwoBoys
April 19, 2023, 2:49 pm
Kisharon launches weekend appeal with £500k target
Community's leading learning disabilities charity is crowd funding to keep front-line services running in wake of social care cuts
By Michelle Rosenberg
Pic: RSY
March 29, 2023, 12:22 pm
SPECIAL REPORT: Are Jewish youth movements failing autistic children?
To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, Jewish News asks whether our own community provides sufficient provision
By Michelle Rosenberg
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) icons. Pic: Kisharon
March 28, 2023, 12:45 pm
Collaborative siddur opens the door for everyone with a disability
Jewish charities create Siddur Lakol: the first Orthodox prayer book specifically for people with physical and learning disabilities
By Michelle Rosenberg
Neil Taylor, Langdon Chief Executive
January 18, 2023, 10:23 am
Langdon chief executive to step down after 33 years in social care
Neil Taylor leaves his role after five years with Langdon to devote time to his family
By Michelle Rosenberg
Melvin Cohen was honoured in May for four decades of public service.
December 15, 2022, 9:58 am
Tributes to ‘diligent and dedicated’ two-time Barnet mayor
Community mourns the passing of two-time Barnet mayor, Melvin Cohen, who represented the Golders Green ward continuously since 1982.
By Joy Falk
Barnet education specialists Louise Jennings, Barnet Early Years Standard Lead, (left), and Katie Dawbarn, Co-head of Schools and Settings Improvements (right), thank Headteacher Janice (centre) in a congratulatory visit to the nursery
June 28, 2022, 11:30 am
Golders Green’s Kisharon’s Tuffkid Nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ yet again
Pre-school for mainstream children and those with special needs achieves hat trick of top assessments following previous Ofsted plaudits in 2011 and 2016.
By Jewish News Reporter
June 20, 2022, 2:38 pm
Chief Rabbi launches siddur for people with learning disabilities
The prayerbook, a tailor-made United Synagogue edition, has been created by JWeb, in partnership with Gesher School and Kisharon, and with the endorsement of Norwood and Langdon. 
By Jenni Frazer
May 25, 2022, 8:07 pm
Two Shadow Ministers praise centres for Jewish adults with learning difficulties
Jewish Leadership Council and the London Jewish Forum host Karin Smyth MP and Vicky Foxcroft MP at Langdon and Kisharon hubs
By Toby Porter
May 24, 2022, 11:20 am
Kisharon kids celebrate Lag B’Omer with barbecue at Tuffkid nursery
Feast marking the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer with meal and warnings about the danger of fire
By Toby Porter
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