Jewish Disabilities Advocates

JDA Collaborative and Partner Organizations

The JDA Collaborative works to improve inclusion and belonging of people with disabilities at the organizational level and across the Denver metro area Jewish community. Denver and Boulder synagogues, Jewish communal agencies, and other faith-based organizations collaborate to ensure Jews with a broad range of disabilities and their families can participate in rich Jewish life and culture.

The Jewish Disabilities Advocates (JDA) program was created to raise awareness and further inclusion of people with disabilities within Jewish organizations and the larger Jewish community. JDA consists of two complementary initiatives that serve individuals and organizations.

Events

Save the Date! Fall Holiday Celebrations for Disability Justice:

Sukkot 
Sunday, September 27
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Boulder JCC
6007 Oreg Ave. Boulder 80303

Simchat Torah
Sunday, October 4
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Hebrew Educational Alliance
3600 S. Ivanhoe St. Denver 80237

For individuals with disabilities, allies, and those seeking to learn more! Check back for registration information in August. 

JFS JDAIM Community Learning Evening with Rabbis Gabi Cohn, Darby Leigh, and Bobbie Rosenberg
Watch the recording

JFS groups offer support and connection for individuals with dementia or brain change and family caregivers, those living with chronic health conditions or pain, parents of students with disabilities navigating Jewish education, adults with Level 1 Autism, and adults caring for aging parents. 

Find Group Support

JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates creates resources throughout the year to raise awareness and understanding of a variety of disabilities and how the Jewish community can engage and support individuals with disabilities and their families. Our resources follow our area of focus for the year.