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Founded in 1983, The JYL strives to enhance the quality of life amongst all segments of the community and to eliminate exclusion by promoting inclusion in our wide variety of programs and services for children, adolescents and adults.
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Learning & Inspiration
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Daily Thought
Don’t waste a good sin.
“All that G‑d does is good, even the wicked person on the day of his wickedness.” (Proverbs 16:4)
Why did a G‑d who hates evil create a world where evil can take charge of a human being?
Only so that this human being would be driven yet higher than could ever be reached without sin.
Return out of fear, and the sin has not accomplished its goal. It is a wasted sin.
Return out of love, and...








