Description: In this 2-part* professional development series for educators, Robin Matthews, Director of jkidpride and Julia Weekes, Director of jkid4all will give practical resources for creating inclusive learning communities for LGBTQ+ families and Families of Color. Using various teaching techniques, interactive conversation breakouts, and experiential learning, Robin and Julia will help you continue to cultivate inviting, inclusive, and creative spaces for *all* learners. All participants will receive unlimited access to the “Authentic Belonging” resource Padlet (“virtual bulletin board”) packed full of ideas, printables, lessons, and activities that can be used in your learning communities. *This is a 2-part workshop. Please note [...]

Description: Welcome Shabbat together with Rabbi Nathan Kamesar and Hazzan Jessi Roemer, joined on the Bimah by clarinetist Larry Goldfinger, flutist Eve Friedman, and percussionist Joseph Tayoun. This Friday also features a multidimensional program planned by Society Hill Synagogue's Inclusion Committee for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). At some point, we will all experience living with a disability, directly or indirectly. We'll begin the evening with a short video, "Faith Communities and Disability." We will then define some disability-related terminology and summarize the steps the Inclusion Committee has already taken to make Society Hill Synagogue more accessible [...]

Description: Join us for a disability justice centered Shabbat service in ASL! Enjoy music, blessings, ambiance, and discussion of the Torah portion. Host synagogue: Sukkat Shlomecha Location: Services will be streamed on Google Meet. Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 2023, from 8:00pm to 9:00pm Cost:  Free To register, or for more information: Contact Noah Strauss