Disability Awareness & Advocacy

Too many groups and individuals have historically been marginalized in Jewish spaces, including people with disabilities. We know that 1 in 4 people have a disability and while our Jewish community has made great strides in disability awareness, acceptance and inclusion, there is much work to do around access, reducing stigma and full belonging. We hold that communities must do more than welcome; they must be open to true transformation.

Latest Rituals

“What a world, what a world, full of every kind of thinking / Where we were never even meant to be the same….”
Rabbi Emily Aronson created this powerful new blessing based on Birkat Kohanim, the Priestly Benediction.
This blessing honors the soul present inside every human.
“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.”
“May we be liberated by the expanse of our gifts”
“May this ramp serve as a conduit of Torah / Honoring the dignity of each member of our community”

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

Blessings honoring the uniqueness of the autistic mind

A prayer to be said by individuals working toward making Jewish communities more inclusive for people with disabilities

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

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