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Gershon and Yossi at his Bar Mitzvah. Courtesy of Yossi Kahana
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Autism Was No Barrier For My Son’s Bar Mitzvah At The Western Wall
By Yossi Kahana
Yossi Kahana shares about his son’s beautiful Bar Mitzvah service.
January 26, 2018, 7:32 am
Walking Through Fire: One Boy’s Remarkable Journey
Featured documentary will be shared at SINAI School's benefit dinner on February 25
By Chana Shestack
Joanie Calem
January 25, 2018, 3:46 pm
This Songwriter Uses Music To Create Awareness About Disability
By Joanie Calem
From the WebJanuary 23, 2018, 11:03 am
Celebrating Inclusion Through Art And Culture
In Toronto, Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month will feature 40 events, including panel discussions, art exhibits, film screenings & workshops
JDAIM. Courtesy of Shelly Christensen
January 21, 2018, 4:01 pm
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month Is Coming
Philadelphia recognizes the 10th anniversary of #JDAIM with services and events across area synagogues
By Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Prof. Bertold Fridlender. Courtesy of Hadassah Academic College
January 18, 2018, 9:51 am
College IS Possible For Students With Disabilities In Israel
The Henrietta Szold Challenge Center helps students with a range of disabilities succeed in academia
By Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Praying at the Kotel. Courtesy of Howard Blas
January 16, 2018, 7:00 pm
10 Amazing–And Accessible–Days in Israel
The first-ever Ramah Tikvah Birthright Israel trip was a big success!
By Howard Blas
Students at Darkaynu. Courtesy of Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
January 11, 2018, 10:09 am
An Accessible Gap Year For Youth With Disabilities
Darkaynu gives students with disabilities an Israel gap-year trip of a lifetime
By Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
Inclusive Education. Courtesy of JTS
January 9, 2018, 8:03 pm
JTS Launches Disabilities Inclusion And Advocacy Concentration
New competencies to teach inclusive learning to foster success for a wide range of learners
By JTS
Mom with Baby. Courtesy of Pixabay
January 8, 2018, 2:44 pm
A Guide To Parenting For Adults With Disabilities
There's greater acceptance now for adults with disabilities who want to become parents--one Mom shares her tips
By Ashley Taylor
Scott Berkowitz. Courtesy of Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
January 5, 2018, 8:12 am
Stopping Sexual Assault Of People With Disabilities
In the wake of #Metoo, we must acknowledge the vulnerability of children and adults with disabilities and work to stop assaults
By Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
Oz and campers. Courtesy of Oz Isseroff
January 4, 2018, 7:06 am
The Month That Changed My Life
A Ramah Tikvah counselor shares how his summer changed the way that he understands kids with disabilities--and himself
By Oz Isseroff
Lauren Tuchman
December 29, 2017, 1:05 pm
“Disability Is Our Normal”
A Conversation with Disability Justice Advocate, Lauren Tuchman
By Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington accommodates all accessibility requirements at events by including the a required question in registration pages and personally reaching out to each individual who noted an accommodation. Courtesy of Audrey Rothstein Photography
December 28, 2017, 2:01 pm
Top 10 New Normal Blogs of 2017
Thank you to all of our contributors who've shared important perspectives on disability inclusion over the last year.
By Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington accommodates all accessibility requirements at events by including the a required question in registration pages and personally reaching out to each individual who noted an accommodation. Courtesy of Audrey Rothstein Photography
December 27, 2017, 10:54 am
Is Your Federation Inclusive Of People With Disabilities?
How a number of Federations are advancing disability inclusion in their communities.
By Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
Lauren Tuchman
December 24, 2017, 8:20 am
We Were ALL At Sinai: The Transformative Power Of Inclusive Torah
Lauren Tuchman named in our "36 Under 36" shares powerful new talk.
By Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
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