Inclusion Committee Mission Statement

Congregation Kehillath Israel is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive place for all. The Inclusion Committee seeks to facilitate the full participation of people of all abilities in synagogue life, promote sensitivity to diverse populations, and cultivate a culture of inclusion at KI. To advance this mission and serve the broad KI community, we help ensure the provision of accommodations, create programming and opportunities for engagement, and liaison with other organizations focused on inclusion.   

Please feel free to email mainofffice@congki.org if you have questions, requests, or would like to become more involved in the Inclusion Committee.

Resources

Below are links to resources for individuals with disabilities or who are in need of information about inclusion.

Jewish Online Resources

• Disability Inclusion Learning Center by the URJ
• Inclusion Innovations: Turning good intentions into inclusive faith communities
• Jewish Abilities Alliance
• Jewish Camp Inclusion Resources
• Jewish Deaf Congress  advocates for Jewish accessibility on behalf of the Jewish Deaf Community
• Jewish Inclusion, RespectAbility
• Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism – Disability Rights through a Reform Jewish perspective
• The Ruderman Family Foundation website includes the undated information about news and events and the blog Zeh Lezeh (For One Another), Slingshot, a resource for volunteers, activists and donors looking for new opportunities and projects in the Jewish community, has a guide specifically dedicated to disabilities and inclusion
• The New Normal blog from The New York Jewish Week
• Addiction Prevention Resources  provide by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
• Yad HaChazakah: The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center

Additional Online Resources