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This blessing honors the soul present inside every human.
People gather around a boy holding a Torah scroll, engaged in a joyful interaction.
“Blessed is God, Ruler of the Universe, who created people with disabilities in Your image. / Blessed is God, who cherishes disabled lives and desires that they flourish and thrive.”
A person in a wheelchair, wearing a cozy coat, peacefully meditates with hands together outdoors in sunlight.
“May we never forget that we are all connected, historically, relationally, energetically, and that harm to one is harm to all.”
the sun is setting in an orange sky with purple sky on top of the orange. Wildflowers appear in the forefront of the sunset.
“May we be liberated by the expanse of our gifts”
person standing in silhouette at the shore against a bright pink and red sky
“May this ramp serve as a conduit of Torah / Honoring the dignity of each member of our community”
Interior of a large synagogue with arched windows, wooden pews, and a red carpet aisle facing a decorated altar.
A woman and a young child with a book, sitting closely together and reading.

A blessing over the tallit for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month

Hands holding white knotted strings, wearing a purple patterned fabric.

Lesson plans for grades Pre-K through 7th grade and teens

Child with paint-covered hands smiling joyfully, showing colorful fingers against a plain background.

A Tu B’Shvat seder that honors and acknowledges people with disabilities

Diverse hands holding small plants in soil arranged in a circular pattern, symbolizing unity and growth.

Learn the traditional blessing before the Torah reading in American Sign Language

woman sings and man signs torah blessings

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