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B'Tzelem ElohimSeason 2, Episode 5: Sarah ParkesRafi talks with Sarah Parkes, a professional working with disabled young adults on vocational skills. Sarah and Rafi take a deep dive into vocational skills and what that can look like for disabled people and the communities they are a part of. 2025-06-0446 minB'Tzelem ElohimSeason 3, Episode 4: Mike HumphreyRafi sits down with Mike Humphrey to discuss Mike's experience growing up within the Sinai School system and its impact on him today.2025-05-2851 minB'Tzelem ElohimSeason 2, Episode 3: Dori KirshnerJoin Rafi and Dori Kirshner as they discuss 25 Years of MATAN's incredible work promoting inclusion within the Jewish community.2025-05-2143 minB'Tzelem ElohimSeason 2, Episode 2: Pamella SchullerRafi sits down with disability advocate and comedian, Pamela Schuller, as they discuss her experience growing up with Tourettes and OCD and her work teaching inclusion to audiences across North America.2025-02-1040 minB'Tzelem ElohimSeason 2, Episode 1: Howard BlasJoin Rafi and Senior Advisor to the National Ramah Tikvah Network, Howard Blas, as they talk about the various programs offered by Jewish Camps to disabled campers and staff!2025-02-0441 minB'Tzelem ElohimEpisode 5: Cortney KupermanIn this episode, Rafi talks with Cortney Kuperman about their work together at Camp Ramah in Nyack as part of the disability staff program. Rafi and Cortney emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, flexibility, and disabled young adults transitioning into the workplace.2024-12-1858 minB'Tzelem ElohimEpisode 4: Rabbi Paula Mack DrillIn this episode, Rafi talks with long time friend and Rabbi, Paula Mack Drill, about inclusion within Synagogues and religious spaces for neurodivergent Jews.2024-12-0454 minB'Tzelem ElohimEpisode 3: Dr. Ilana KustanowitzIn this episode, Rafi sits down with Dr. Ilana Kustanowitz, the school psychologist at Schechter Bergen. They talk about the benefits of positive psychology and warm communities for people of all abilities, including disabled and neurodiverse people.2024-11-0553 minB'Tzelem ElohimEpisode 2: Michelle SteinhartRafi explores the importance of inclusion, with its variety of forms with Michelle Steinhart. They focus on the work of MATAN, the role Hebrew school educators have to play in accessible education, and the different paths that Rafi and her son have gone down as they find the right fit for them.2024-10-2857 minB'Tzelem ElohimEpisode 1: Benay JosselsonIn his first episode, Rafi talks with his mom, Benay Josselson, about his self-advocacy journey, the work she has done including her neurodiverse employees, and the important work ahead for both society and individuals.
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