Reconstructionist Communities Make Disability Inclusion a Top Priority
With a welcoming ethos and a drive to break down barriers, Reconstructionist congregations and havurot have been part of a revolution that’s taken place in the public awareness of the importance of disability inclusion and related services.
Posted on June 28, 2018 by
Bryan Schwartzman
Responding to Disability
To become a truly inclusive community, we need to make room for conversation about our personal responses to people with disabilities, and how each of us can overcome anxiety or concern and move into friendship and understanding.
Posted on August 16, 2017 by
Gabrielle Kaplan-Meyer
Inclusion and Disabilities: Hebrew and English Texts
Rabbi Michelle Greenfield examines Biblical and rabbinic sources on disability. She examines the use and misuse of Hebrew texts that are often quoted when talking about inclusion of people with different abilities. Her English commentary provides a deeper understanding of these texts' strengths and limitations.
Posted on April 18, 2016 by
Rabbi
Michelle Greenfield
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jewish-values-special-needs-resources.pdf
