Tips and Resources
From My Family to Yours: Tips for a Successful Israel Adventure
My father had a way of speaking things into existence long before they would happen. When my father held his first grandchild, my nephew, he said casually, “maybe we should all go to Israel together for his bar mitzvah.” And so it wasn’t really a surprise when, more than a decade later, our extended family […]
Maryland’s Legislative Wins for Disability Rights
The 2024 Maryland General Assembly’s 2024 Legislative Session closed on April 8, having achieved a number of groundbreaking accomplishments that will benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. As the Portrait of Jewish Baltimore: 2020 Jewish Community documented, one in three families in our community are facing a significant health condition, special need or disability. […]
The Power of Accessibility: A Universal Benefit
If you spend a bit of time people watching in a public place, chances are you will see a parent pushing a stroller, a youngster on a bicycle, a teen on an electric scooter and a person with a mobility challenge. All these people benefit from a curb cut – that dip in the sidewalk […]
Advocacy in Action: JDAIM Approach to IEP Success
In the realm of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), effective advocacy plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with diverse needs receive the support they deserve. February marks JDAIM: Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. While advocacy for support is serious business, we can also approach the topic with a fun flair. In honor […]
Embracing the Next Chapter with Purpose and Connection
My dad is about to turn 75 years old, and his calendar is often filled with volunteering, meet ups with friends, services or programs at his synagogue, and time with family. He is navigating new territory as a retiree and widow who seeks to reconnect with what matters most in life- people, purpose, and values. […]
Embracing Judaism’s Unique Approach to New Beginnings
Confession: Keeping a New Year’s resolution has never been my strong suit. I often get caught up in the excitement of starting a new year fresh, taking on new habits or making healthier choices. I’ve put plans in place to hold myself accountable — and then we enter January, the coldest, darkest, longest month, and […]