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REVIEW: ‘A Different Spirit’

JL;DR SUMMARY "A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful Bnai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities," edited by Howard Blas and Ilana Trachtman, is a pioneering anthology offering insights and strategies for inclusivity in bnai mitzvah celebrations. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish EducationCommunity SupportBnai MitzvahDisability InclusionJewish Disability AwarenessIlana TrachtmanFaith Based InclusionAssistive TechnologyPersonalized ApproachesHoward Blas

Places mentioned

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
"and Rebecca Redner, education specialist at Gateways: Access to Jewish Education in Boston, among many othershighlight the urgent need for disability inclusion in synagogues, Hebrew schools and other Jewish spaces."
San Francisco, California, United States
"David Neufeld, co-dean of learning support at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay, in San Francisco, suggests holding bnai mitzvahs at summer camp, when informality, flexibility, specially designed readings and prayers and a no-shush policy can benefit some children."
New York City, New York, United States
"most recently of 212 Views of Central Park: Experiencing New York Citys Jewel From Every Angle."

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