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Hineinu Guide: An Introduction
"A human being mints many coins from the same mold, and they are all identical.
About Hineinu and Acknowledgements
In an historic collaboration, the Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist and Reform Jewish Movements have come together to form Hineinu, an innovative collaboration of the disability professionals from each stream sharing resources, support and direction in order to increase disability Inclusion
Hineinu: Ask the Question - Identifying Attitudes and Barriers
Use these questions as starting points for discussion of attitudinal and physical barriers in your congregation. • Do people with disabilities participate in the religious or political leadership of the congregation?
Hineinu: Forming an Inclusion Committee
Synagogue inclusion committees provide opportunities for people with disabilities to get the accommodations they require in order to fully participate in congregational life. These committees are the means to continually update and enhance the needs that are being served in synagogue life.
Hineinu: Ritual Accessibility in Your Congregation
These suggestions for service modifications and low-cost physical changes can go a long way to ward ensuring that worship services and other activities in your congregation are accessible. • Invite people with disabilities to participate in services.
Hineinu: Inclusion and B'nai Mitzvah
The bar or bat mitzvah of a young person with a disability demonstrates vividly what Judaism is, or should be, about. The ultimate success of such a ceremony is a triumph, not only for the individuals involved, but for the entire Jewish community.
Hineinu: Inclusion and Employment Practices
Accessibility means that Jews with disabilities not only have access to buildings and lifecycle events but to all things Jewish, including jobs.
Hineinu: Inclusion and Educational Programs
"Every member of the people of Israel is obligated to study Torah—regardless of whether one is rich or poor, physically able or with physical disability." (Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Talmud Torah, 10) Jewish education is special education.
Hineinu: Inclusion and Youth Groups
For all teens, especially teens with disabilities, inclusion and acceptance into a group of their peers is important and valuable. Youth groups provide many opportunities for friendships, activities, learning, and leadership development.
Hineinu: Jewish Texts on Disability Inclusion
Jewish tradition teaches us of our obligation to ensure equal access for all people and to help facilitate the full participation of individuals with disabilities in religious and public life.