Yachad Receives $1 million Grant for the Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Inclusion Initiative for Children and Adults with Disabilities

“Throughout theater history, the stage has been a place for people to communicate in different ways,” said Yachad International Director Avrohom Adler. “Performing arts programs encourage people with disabilities to find creative fulfillment while experiencing profound personal growth.”

The Orthodox Union’s (OU) Yachad, the leading group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community, has received a record $1 million grant to create the Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Inclusion Initiative. A program of Yachad Chicago, it will provide a broad range of experiential and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the performing arts. It will be led by experienced professionals, community volunteers and peer participants. “At Yachad, we’re continually looking for creative ways to include individuals from across the community in our programming. The Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Trust gift allows us to do just that,” said Yachad Chicago’s Director of Development, Elliot Cohen.