Description: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Jewish Disability Inclusion Consortium invites you to a special program performance and conversation focused on mental health. 'Cantor Sings the Blues' is a performance piece, a memoir in poetry and prose by Karen Webber. The story concerns a girl who yearns to be Judy Garland and who wants to lead the Shema from the Bimah simultaneously. Show business and shul business rub elbows in this work that is written at the intersection of Jewish music and mental health. The young girl’s path is not a straight line, but rather a circle [...]

Description: Society Hill Synagogue's Inclusion Committee has a Disability Inclusion Subcommittee which has planned a special program titled "Universal Design in the Society Hill Synagogue Universe." This JDAIM event will follow Shabbat morning services and Torah discussion and will feature a lunch 'n' learn discussion about Universal Design, a strategy to make environments and programs accessible to all. Join us on February 10 to learn and discuss what Society Hill Synagogue has done – or has yet to do – to make sure our spaces and programs are accessible, usable, and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. [...]

Description: On Friday, February 2, CBOI will have light refreshments beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by a Shabbat service at 7:00 pm. Amy Deutsch, Director of Admissions at the Laurel School and Newgrange School, will share how both schools empower students who learn differently. Host synagogue: Congregation Brothers of Israel Location: Congregation Brothers of Israel, 530 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, PA Services will also be streamed on their website. Date and Time: Friday, February 2, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost:  Free To register, or for more information: Contact Sharon Segarra or call 215-579-2200