Families, friends and support workers When a family has a member with a learning disability or mental ill-health, it can make inclusion difficult for the whole family. They may feel uncomfortable coming to shul, find it hard to get out in the evening for classes at...
A Jewish Heritage of Inclusion Jewish history and texts are filled with examples of how and why the Jewish community should support Inclusion. “We see as the basis of our humanity the fact that we are all ultimately the same. We are vulnerable. We are embodied...
Gregory’s Story “My name is Gregory. I live in London and I get support from Norwood. I go to a group called the Jewish Way of Life where I learn lots of different things. I also like going to the Jewish Care Michael Sobel Centre in Golders Green. My Shul is really...
Saul’s Story Saul’s Bar Mitzvah – By Saul’s mother, Susan Saul is 18 and loves music. Saul has a rare condition which means he has multiple needs, including learning disabilities, difficulties communicating and health problems. Watch Saul’s story below: Here is...
Tanya’s Story Tanya’s Bat Mitzvah – Tanya and her father talking about her Bat Mitzvah Tanya I had a Bat Mitzvah when I was 22 year old. It was fun. My family and friends were there and we had 2 parties. I had been thinking about having a bat mitzvah for a long time....
