Description: People of all abilities are invited to explore how experience with disability has enriched and influenced Jewish life and practice. Each week we’ll be led by KT clergy or community members in celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Sessions will meet online Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST throughout February. No prior experience, identity, or knowledge is needed. This series is co-sponsored by the D/deaf and Disabled Havurah. Host synagogue: Kol Tzedek Location: Zoom; register to receive the link. Date and Time: Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Thursday, February 15, 2024, [...]

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. [...]