A DIFFERENT SPIRIT: Creating Meaningful B’nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities Archives

A DIFFERENT SPIRIT: Creating Meaningful B’nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities

September 29, 2026

How B’nai Mitzvah Options for People with Disabilities Can Expand Our Thinking About Marking this Rite of Passage More Meaningfully for Everyone

Israeli teen, Dan Brand fell in three sets in the second round of the US Open juniors singles tournament, but is still alive in the doubles event. (photo credit: Sergio Llamera/ITF)

Pleased to share news of Howard’s forthcoming book written with many colleagues

Pleased to share news of Howard’s forthcoming book written with many colleagues. Watch for a February, 2026 release date! https://jewishdisabilityinclusionnews.substack.com/p/sneak-peek-a-different-spirit-anthology

Disability Inclusion in Rites of Passage: A Multi-Faith Perspective

Howard will be on a panel with members of the Muslim and Christian communites as the share insights and suggestions on celebrating rites of passage […]

Equality, Equity, Justice and the Need for Reasonable Accommodations

Every summer when overnight camps are in session (please, let’s be in session next summer!), I look forward to teaching Tikvah (disabilities inclusion) staff about […]

Weird and Crazy Kosher Animals

Original Article Published on The Jerusalem Post, Jerusalem Post Children’s Articles Ari Zivitovsky is a little like an ancient explorer. The scientist rabbi travels the […]