Description: Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) for a virtual panel on the intersection between disability and Jewish identity. The conversation will be led by JCRC Director Jason Holtzman, who will be joined by expert panelists Chani Baram, chief relationship officer of Philly Friendship Circle; Stacy Jarett Levitan, executive director of Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI); and Gail Norry, immediate past co-chair of the board of the Jewish Federation and founder of OROT. Host synagogue/organization: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Location: Zoom; register to receive the link. Date and Time: Tuesday, February [...]

Description: JCHAI inspires and empowers neurodiverse adults (18 and up) to imagine and fulfill their life aspirations and be valued contributors in the community. Our open house is a unique, virtual opportunity to meet JCHAI membership leaders, parents, our executive director, and program directors. Free program. Registration required (see below). Host synagogue: Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence Location: Zoom; register to receive the link. Date and Time: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 7:00pm to 8:15pm Cost:  Free For more information: Contact Dr. Beth Rosenwasser, Director of Community Engagement and Curriculum Design Click here to register!

Description: Disability Torah can be understood as torah that happens by engaging with explicit disability found in Jewish texts, through the use of text as a jumping off points to explore lived experiences of disability, and everything between and beyond. Join us for a conversation exploring the wisdom found in Disability Torah and how we can connect our personal experiences to these texts. We will delve into text study followed by a creative writing exercise to help you begin crafting your own piece of Disability Torah. Everyone is invited, and no prior writing experience is necessary. Our conversation will be [...]