Beth El’s Inclusion Committee, along with Rabbi Josh Breindel, Scott Newman, Director of Youth and Family Education, and Shoni Aronovich, Director of Teen Education and Engagement, are co-sponsoring several events in February to mark Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). This will include teachings by congregants dedicated to the spirit of JDAIM, plus “Opt In” quotes related to inclusion. You can choose to receive these specific teachings online.
The mission of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month is to unite Jewish communities worldwide to raise awareness and champion the rights of all Jews to be accepted and included in all aspects of Jewish and community life like anyone else. This directly connects to RespectAbility’s mission statement and that of the Faith Inclusion & Belonging Department: To fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of faith community life.
Questions? Contact Inclusion Committee co-chairs Maxine Haron or Carrie Fuchs.