Inclusion
This Jewish filmmaker with autism has one big question for Jews with disabilities
“Being inclusive starts with asking questions and understanding what people are feeling and seeking.”
A conversation with Jewish disability rights advocate Judy Heumann
How Jewish communities can use lessons learned amid the pandemic to better embrace their disabled members.
At one JCC, new classes make it easy for adults with disabilities to tune in
Program in Atlanta is part of initiatives sparked by Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month.
Angry at discrimination, a rabbi creates a shul, and seminary, serving the Deaf community
When he was just 30 days old, Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer suffered a botched radiation treatment for a skin ailment, leaving half his body discolored. Growing up he was often teased and treated differently.
Rabbinical seminaries take steps to admit students with learning disabilities
Jonah Sanderson expects to get a Masters Degree in Jewish Studies this year from a Los Angeles rabbinical seminary. Not especially noteworthy— until you learn that Sanderson, 32, has had lifelong struggles with learning disabilities.
How To Host A Truly Inclusive Passover Seder
‘All who were silenced, let them come and speak.’
Why Women Don’t Always Feel Welcome In Synagogue, And What We Can Do About It
What message do Orthodox synagogues send their female congregants, when they can barely even see the service?
I’m The First Transgender Army Officer In Israeli History. This Is My Story.
“I would encourage other governments, and militaries, still struggling with the issue of transgenderism to look to Israel for guidance.”
WATCH: Adam Prepares for His Bar Mitzvah
Adam’s film and essay help us reconsider how autistic experience can enable us to attune to, and support difference and diversity in society.
Hillel Must Do More For Queer Jews Like Me
After coming out, I began to notice the absence of queer Jewish spaces, leadership and representation at my Hillel.