The mission of the Adath Jeshurun Inclusion Committee is to facilitate the accommodation (and appreciation) of individual differences so that all members of our synagogue community can participate together-in Torah study, prayer, spirituality, and acts of loving kindness to all humanity.

Adath Jeshurun welcomes and supports children and adults with disabilities as well as their families. We make every effort to ensure that our programs, equipment and facilities are accessible to all. The Inclusion Committee strives to facilitate the participation of people with special needs in all aspects of synagogue life. For more information please contact Marlee Kivens at 612-701-4805.

If you are interested in assisting the Inclusion Committee with achieving our mission please contact Marlee Kivens at 612-701-4805.

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We were one of four synagogues who worked with Shelley Christiansen to pilot a community inclusion guide.

We used the guide to review accessibility issues for the synagogue.

There was a lunch and learn to raise awareness about disabilities and special needs.

We created an Usher Training Guide for High Holidays to facilitate accessibility.

We have created a liason program between the inclusion committee and all of the other synagogue committees.