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The author's daughter and her violin. Courtesy of Melinda Jones
The New Normal
What Suzuki Taught Me About Inclusion
By Melinda Jones
Disability advocate Melinda Jones learned about the possibility of inclusion for her daughter through the violin.
Appearances. Courtesy of SINAI Schools
December 14, 2018, 1:18 pm
Appearances: New Video From SINAI Schools
The children of SINAI Schools remind us it's what's inside that counts.
By Abigail Hepner Gross
Volunteering at Jerusalem's Ilanot School . Courtesy of Jason Edelstein
December 13, 2018, 7:37 am
Students Helping Students In Israel
Hadassah Academic College made an impact on several schools for children with disabilities.
By Jason Edelstein
The author's daughter and her violin. Courtesy of Melinda Jones
December 12, 2018, 7:58 am
What Suzuki Taught Me About Inclusion
Disability advocate Melinda Jones learned about the possibility of inclusion for her daughter through the violin.
By Melinda Jones
Inclusion at Camp Ramah in the Poconos. Courtesy of Oz Isseroff
December 7, 2018, 1:26 pm
Raising Awareness About Inclusion In Israel
More education and experience is needed to reduce stigma and prejudice towards people with disabilities.
By Oz Isseroff
A Chanukah menorah lit on the eighth night. Flickr CC/slgckgc
December 4, 2018, 2:24 pm
Chanukah: The Miracle Of Seeing
How many "miracles" do we actually notice? How many are we missing?
By Elissa Sagoskin
David and Cecil Rosenthal. Courtesy of Ellen Seidman
November 28, 2018, 7:54 am
Disability And Hospitality: The Rosenthal Brothers’ Legacy
Rabbi Michael Levy shares about an ancient pioneer and two heroes who upheld his tradition.
By Rabbi Michael Levy
Illustrative photo of gifts. Its incumbent upon E-commerce stores to make their website accessible. Pexels.com
November 25, 2018, 7:53 pm
‘Checking Out’ Online Shopping For Accessibility
Gift-giving season is upon us! Here is your guide to accessible shopping websites.
By Sharon Rosenblatt
Matan webinar. Courtesy of Matan
November 8, 2018, 6:46 am
What’s In a Name? Matan Offers Free Webinar On 11/8
Understanding the Connotations of Disability-Related Language in Matan's Free Webinar.
By Matan
Students at the Shefa school. Courtesy of Ben Sales
November 5, 2018, 7:21 am
From The Shefa School To Jewish High School
How a school for kids with learning disabilities prepared its students for mainstream Jewish high school.
By Ben Sales/ JTA
David and Cecil Rosenthal. Courtesy of Ellen Seidman
October 29, 2018, 10:47 am
The Blessings The Murdered Pittsburgh Brothers Leave Behind
Ellen Seidman captures the impact that these two beloved brothers had on their community.
By Ellen Seidman
A woman holds a candle during a vigil in Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania on October 27, 2018, to remember those that died in the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting earlier in the day. - The gunman who killed 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh will face federal charges that carry the death penalty, the US Justice Department said. Getty Images
From the WebOctober 28, 2018, 6:30 pm
Remembering Pittsburgh Shooting Victims Brothers Cecil And David Rosenthal
The author and his family. Courtesy of Evan Stein
October 25, 2018, 7:55 am
The Pain Of Shushing: Parenting, Synagogue & Inclusion
The author shares his positive and challenging experiences of bringing his son with autism to synagogue.
By Dr. Evan Stein
Kids at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. (Courtesy Foundation for Jewish Camp)
October 22, 2018, 7:16 pm
Why Jewish Camping? Opportunities For Campers With Disabilities
25 years after attending Jewish summer camp, the author reflects what he gained from his camp experiences.
By Jason Lieberman
Citizenship Project participants. Courtesy of Livya Mendelsohn
October 16, 2018, 1:47 pm
Miles Nadal JCC Announces Its First Annual Citizenship And Advocacy Project
Workshop series empowers civic leadership among young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
By Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
A panel of disability rights advocates in Washington, D.C., as part of Jewish Disabilities Advocacy Day. Ronald M. Sachs
October 11, 2018, 8:02 am
Your Right To Vote: Disabilities And The Midterm Elections
If we want our elected officials to be responsive to the rights and needs of people with disabilities, we need to vote in large numbers.
By Steven Eidelman
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