Description: In recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion, Jewish Learning Venture invites Philadelphia area rabbis and cantors to join Rabbi Lauren Tuchman for an hour of study focused on Kavod Habriot, a central value in Judaism. In our time together, we will be exploring two stories found in the Babylonian Talmud in which individuals we might identify today as having disabilities exercise personal agency and demand dignity in deeply undignifying situations.
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman is a sought after speaker, spiritual leader and educator. Ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary in 2018, she is, as far as she is aware, the first blind woman in the world to enter the rabbinate. She provides consulting to individuals and organizations across the Jewish community on a variety of matters pertinent to disability access and inclusion. She has taught in numerous synagogues and other organizations across North America. She was named to the Jewish Week’s 36 under 36 for her innovative leadership concerning inclusion of Jews with disabilities in all aspects of Jewish life. In 2017, she delivered an ELI Talk entitled “We All Were At Sinai: The Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah.” She is a participant in the Institute for Jewish Spirituality’s Clergy Leadership Program. In 2020, she was honored by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA).
We will meet over Zoom for safety and convenience but encourage you to take a break from your day and enjoy lunch while we learn together!
Location: Your home! Zoom link will be sent upon registration
Date and Time: Thursday
Cost: Free
For more information: contact Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Accommodations: Thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, we are able to provide accommodations for any child or family member with a disability to attend jkidphilly events. If you need an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, a sensory toolbox, or even behavior support for your child, or if you have questions about the accessibility of any program or venue, please note so on our form or contact us. In most cases, our staff will need two weeks’ notice to provide accommodations, but we will do our best to meet your needs on any timeframe.
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