Rabbi Yossi Marozov, director of Friendship Circle of Cleveland, observed the dedicated and selfless teens glancing often at their smartphones, which affected the quality of friendship and validation during these social get-togethers • Full Story

As part of Friendship Circle of Cleveland’s plan to expand its services, Rabbi Yosef Peysin was named its new director of youth engagement. With his Chassidic Chabad upbringing in mind, Peysin said his main goal as director of youth engagement is to fill a need. Chabad messaging, he explained, centers on the Jewish community as one people. And if one person or one subset of the community is in need, then it’s everyone’s responsibility to address it • Full Story

Twelve years ago, Rabbi Yossi Mintz had a dream. Mintz, the founder and director of the Jewish Community Center Chabad of the South Bay, envisioned a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge research, technology, and expertise would help people with special needs carve pathways into society • Full Story

This past Sunday, the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn hosted their sixth annual “Art of Friendship” Gallery, featuring a stunning collection of artwork created by members of the organization • Full Story, Photos