JDAIM: Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – How to be a J.E.D.I. @ Or Ami
Description: Rabbi Ettman will address the idea of equity, inclusion, and justice related to this week's Torah portion, hoping to inspire others to be a JEDI by focusing on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Host synagogue: Congregation Or Ami Location: Congregation Or Ami - 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Services are also streaming on Congregation Or Ami's Facebook page. Date and Time: Friday, February 21, 2025, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm Cost: Free For more information: Contact Carrie Matez by calling 610-828-9066
JDAIM: Brunch ‘n’ Learn — Technology for Our Lives @ Society Hill Synagogue
Description: The Society Hill Synagogue community celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), an annual reminder each February to actively engage in education around disability. Join us for a presentation by TechOWL – Technology for Our Whole Lives about tools that can help people with disabilities do the things they want to do (or do those things more easily) and explore options for living and learning. RSVP: https://forms.gle/qrmPBacKENL56h8T8 Learn about ways to try, borrow, and “recycle” assistive technology. Some devices will be available on site for hands-on exploration. For more information, please contact congregant inclusion@societyhillsynagogue.org. This Brunch 'n' [...]
Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Learning Spaces — Neurodivergent Teacher Cohort
Description: Are you a teacher in Jewish education or have you been curious about teaching? Do you identify as neurodivergent? We invite you to join our Neurodivergent Teachers Cohort, part of our Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Learning Spaces program. Our goal is to create opportunities for neurodivergent Jews to thrive in their role as Jewish educators or become successful Jewish educators. We’ll focus on: Lifting up your strengths Supporting your needs as a teacher Educating your community about neurodivergence Learn in community~receive a stipend! Whether you are currently a Jewish educator or interested in becoming one, this program is for YOU! Location: Zoom; [...]