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‘Disabled’ Does Not Mean ‘Not Able’

By Miriam Roochvarg | February 25, 2015

My older brother has autism, a disorder that mainly affects social interaction and communication skills. He is one of the proudest Jews you will ever meet: He attends services every Saturday morning, reads Torah once a month, and has all the prayers and their page numbers memorized. At our shul, one of the congregation’s favorite…

How my Brother Flirted with Nuns and Taught us All About Religion

By Shira Kipnees | February 25, 2015

Growing up, I thought I had a normal Jewish family. I had two wonderful and loving parents, and two awesome older brothers. We kept kosher, lit Shabbat candles, and were a part of the local synagogue community. The only difference between my family and yours is that my middle brother has special needs. My middle…