The Rabbi and People with Physical Disabilities
at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School, 2-6 June 2008

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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday

 

Monday
Opening RemarksRabbi Dov Linzer
Welcoming RemarksShelley Cohen
"The Power of Inclusions and Breaking the Silence Surrounding It"Jason Lieberman
"The Range and Challenges of the Disabled Community"Dr. Mark Freilich
"The Range and Challenges of the Disabled Community"Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman
Q&ADr. Freilich & Dr. Lichtman
"The Jewish Spiritual Perspective on Disability"Rabbi Michael Levy

Tuesday
"The Challenges and the Realities of Educating Physically and Learning Disabled Children in Our Day School"Rabbi Yisrael Rothwachs
"The Challenges and the Reality of Including the Disabled in the Observant Jewish Camp Environment"Jeff Braverman
"From the Parent's Perspective"Shelley Cohen
Post-Film Discussion with Ilana TrachtmanIlana Trachtman
"Advocacy"Shelley Cohen

Wednesday
Discussion About People With Physical Disabilities in HalakhahRabbi Chaim Rapoport
Issues with DukheningRabbi Chaim Rapoport
Programming in the SynagogueBob Cohen & Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
Marriage & Sexuality of the DisabledJohn T. Smith
Marriage & Sexuality of the DisabledRabbi Chaim Rapoport

Thursday
Shabbat & Yom Tov IssuesRabbi Chaim Rapoport
Balance & Q & ARabbi Saul Berman
Balance & BoundariesRabbi Dov Linzer
Tzelem ElokimRabbi Avi Weiss
TheodicyRabbi Chaim Rapoport
Support for Family Members: Parents, Siblings, and GrandparentsMelissa Lader
Abortion & Other Bioethical ConcernsAdrienne Asch
Abortion & Other Jewish Bioethical Concerns (response to Dr.Asch)Rabbi Chaim Rapoport
Responding to Questions on Bioethical ConcernsDr. Asch & Rabbi Rapoport

Friday

 

Any questions, ask Drew