Description: A sermon will be delivered on the topic of diversity and inclusion. We will focus specifically on learning differences, and being aware and more inclusive. For the month of February we will also hand out a study guide to make our members more aware of various differences in our community and how we can be more inclusive. Host synagogue: Congregation Beth Or Location: Congregation Beth Or, 239 E. Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA 19002 Services will also be streamed on their website. Date and Time: Friday, February 23, 2024, from 7:30pm to 8:45pm Cost:  Free To register, or for more [...]

Description: Our Rabbi's will focus their sermon on JDAIM. We have invited local organizations that offer services to families with disabilities to set up an informational table during our pre-oneg and oneg. We will also include resources in our Shabbat handout including ways to be an ally to people with disabilities in our community. Host synagogue: Congregation Emanu-El Location: Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 Services are also streaming on the Congregation Emanu-El website. Date and Time: Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm PT (9:00pm to 10:00pm ET) Cost:  Free To register, or for more information: [...]

Description: We will gather for our annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month special program. Lior Liebling will help lead services with Rabbi Shawn Zevit and Rabbi Margot Stein. Rabbi Stein is a Mishkan member, singer, liturgist, and therapist. She will share and facilitate a conversation about physical and psycho-emotional special needs in our times, with a particular focus on younger people. Host synagogue: Mishkan Shalom Location: Mishkan Shalom, 4101 Freeland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Services are also hybrid; contact Rabbi Shawn Zevit for the link. Date and Time: Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:15pm Cost:  Free To register, or for more [...]