It beautifully illustrates the fact that freedom of thought and expression is a universal need, and #ActuallyAutistic people are no exception.
There isn't a single population on Earth which doesn't have some sort of independence myth, but Jewish people might be unique in going through the process of regaining their autonomy countless times throughout history.
We are now accepting submissions for an upcoming book of essays that explores the dynamic intersection between neurodiversity, Torah, and Judaism.
Our project aims to amplify the diverse voices within the Neurodistinct Jewish community, inviting contributors to share their personal narratives, insights, and reflections on how their unique ND perspectives shape their interactions with Torah and Jewish practices.
Neurodistinct can mean a number of things. While thought about primarily as autism and ADHD, it also includes Bipolar, Downs Syndrome, Tourettes, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and many more.
Submissions are encouraged from individuals who identify as ND and Jewish, offering a platform for authentic, diverse expressions that will be compiled into a thought-provoking book that explores the multifaceted connections between neurodivergence and Judaism. Jewish people from ALL denominations are encouraged to submit. NO ONE has a monopoly on Torah!
If you know anyone that may want to contribute or be interested in the project, please spread the word!
People often ask why we don’t see miracles anymore.
The Hasidic masters teach that the world is being recreated each and every moment of the day. And beyond that, all of it is very much a part of God. God isn’t only the only God, but there is nothing outside of God themself.
Every moment is a miracle and every moment is God.
Mindfulness is a pathway to connect and open the mind, body, and soul to these miracles and to God themself.
Mindfulness is also how we come to know ourselves as #ActuallyAutistic humans.
My teacher of blessed memory, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi taught, "every Shabbat is a bit of the future condensed and brought into the present. It is not for living in the past. It calls for seeing differently. One dreams of the future in terms of the trends of today, though some of these have not yet come to discernment. On Shabbat we envision as yet unrealized futures"
I wish all of my #ActuallyAutistic comrades a Shabbat and weekend of possibility, of growth, and a taste of a better future for us and for all of humanity.
We (@LizShayne, Simcha Weinstein, and myself) are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting submissions for an upcoming book of essay collections that explores the dynamic intersection between neurodivergence, Torah, and Judaism.
This groundbreaking project aims to amplify the diverse voices within the #Neurodivergent Jewish community, inviting contributors to share their personal narratives, insights, and reflections on how their unique neurodivergent perspectives shape their interactions with Torah and Jewish practices.
Submissions are encouraged from individuals who identify as neurodivergent and Jewish, offering a platform for authentic, diverse expressions that will be compiled into a thought-provoking book that explores the multifaceted connections between neurodivergence and Judaism.
(Soft) Deadline for Submissions, December 15.
Tell us about it in a proposal no more than 800 words.
I came across one of my old notebooks today and found a prayer that I had written in 2007, in a world that in many ways is different than today's, and in other ways exactly the same.
If you're in Paris and looking for a neuroaffirming, leftist, egalitarian, Jewish space to be a part of, DM me.
If you know of people in Paris who would benefit from being part of a progressive, disability aware, non dogmatic, authentic Jewish community in Paris, send them my way.
We meet weekly for Kabbalat Shabbat and shabbat dinner afterwards.
I am the co-editor of a forthcoming essay collection about how neurodivergent Jews interact with Torah and Judaism and we are currently accepting submissions. The essays will be published in a book and authors will be compensated.
Divrei Torah, personal experiences, visions for a brighter future, and everything in between are welcome!
At this stage we are taking proposals for articles to be included. Have a great idea that you’re passionate about writing about? Tell us about it in a proposals no more than 800 words.
Message me privately or send me a message via my website for more information.