Inclusion

At Anshe Emet, we want to create a safe and open environment that accommodates all who pass through our doors. If you have special needs or concerns, read below to see what we provide to make you feel at home with us.

Fully accessible first floor:

• • Ramp into the building from the parking lot
  • ​Automatic door for entrance into the building from the parking lot
  • All worship spaces
  • Meeting and socializing spaces
  • Accessible bathroom across from the coat room
  • Elevator to the upper floors
  • Hearing assistance devices for the sanctuary services

Large print prayer books

Religious School:
The Religious School uses both internal and external resources to ensure a successful experience for each student

• • Resource teacher for learning support
  • 1:1 classroom support to support behavior and learning challenges
  • professional development opportunities to train staff
  • For questions contact Laurie Orenstein lorenstein@ansheemet.org

B’nai Mitzvah:
The B’nei Mitzvah experience at Anshe Emet is highly personalized. Our Ritual Director works with each family to make sure this simcha is celebrated in a way that allows each student to reach their potential. Please contact Naomi Weiss-Weil at nweiss@ansheemet.org with your questions.

Hospitality:
We want to ensure everyone entering Anshe Emet can participate in our programs and events.  If you, a family member or invited guest needs any special assistance please contact our Director of Hospitality, Kim Carter, at kcarter@ansheemet.org and she will work with you to find reasonable accommodations.

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Kehillah Kedosha–A Holy Community–is our Anshe Emet Inclusion Committee.

Created in 2016, Kehillah Kedosha works in participation with the USCJ (United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism) Ruderman Inclusion Action Community, sponsored by USCJ in partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation. Our mission is to foster a community which welcomes, includes and celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities and their families. We recognize that the Jewish community includes people who experience the world in a variety of ways. We welcome your input to continue to make Anshe Emet reflect the whole community.

Resources

Disability in the US and Jewish Perspectives on Disability: A Brief, Introductory Bibliography
The ARK
CJE SeniorLife
Encompass
JCFS
Jewish Deaf Chicago
JVS
Keshet
Libenu