Inclusion Committee – Ohel Patu’ah (“The Open Tent”)
At Society Hill Synagogue, we recognize that feeling welcome and included is central to one’s experience of Jewish community. For years here at Society Hill Synagogue, we have cultivated a culture of inclusion and welcome.
We also recognize that, historically, Jewish communities have not always been as inclusive and welcoming as we seek to be. In particular, people who are a part of interfaith families, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities have often encountered barriers when exploring Jewish community.
Here at Society Hill Synagogue, we are devoted to making everyone feel included and welcome. That is why we formed our Inclusion Committee – Ohel Patu’ah (“The Open Tent”) — with subcommittees devoted to each of these groups: interfaith families, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
The Inclusion Committee regularly offers programs and teachings to improve our learning as a synagogue and to enrich the experience of belonging for everyone in our community.
Upcoming Events:
Hangout for Young Adults with Special Needs
🗓️ Sunday, May 18 🕒 1:00 – 2:30 pm 📍 Society Hill Synagogue
Young Jewish adults (ages 18+) with autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are invited to join us for pizza, drinks, a guided art project making periscopes, and games like UNO and Bingo!
Participants should come with a caregiver (parent, sibling, grandparent, or support person) to stay throughout the program. If you have questions, please email Mark Brugger and Lisa Primavera.
At Society Hill Synagogue, we recognize that feeling welcome and included is central to one’s experience of Jewish community. For years here at Society Hill Synagogue, we have cultivated a culture of inclusion and welcome.