B'Tzelem Elohim

S4: E5 Ami Hersh, A Summer Home for All

Rafi talks with his Rabbi and Director of Ramah Day Camp in Nyack, Ami Hersh, about the various inclusion initiatives, including the neurodiverity staff program, that Ramah Nyack offers.

S4: E4 Matt Krass (AKA "Matty Roxx"), Everybody Counts in Music

Rafi talks with his Uncle Matt Krass, AKA "Matty Roxx," about their relationship and Matt's work to bring inclusive practices to his musical performances and education.

S4: E3 Michelle Shapiro Abraham (Executive Director of JBI Library), Removing Stumbling Blocks

Rafi talks with Michelle Shapiro Abraham, the Executive Director of JBI Library, on their ongoing work to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired Jews. They discuss the importance of individualized inclusion, the impact of accessibility, and the ongoing work that continues to affect all disabled people.

S4: E2 Meredith Polsky (Executive Director of MATAN Inc), Closing the Inclusion Gap

Rafi talks with Meredith Polsky, the new Executive Director of MATAN Inc on their recent report "Closing the Inclusion Gap". They discuss the steps the Jewish community must take in the coming years on this front and explore Selective Mutism, a field in which Meredith specializes in providing support and care.

S4: E1 Rena Allen, Supporting Families

Join Rena and Rafi as they kick off Season Four of B'Tzelem Elohim. With a focus on ABA, Rafi and Rena discuss the challenges, opportunities, and benefits that behavior modification and related disciplines may provide to families. Please note: An unforeseen technical error occurred while recording the episode, making Rafi's Audio garbled in a few places. We apologize for the confusion this may lead to in the podcast, but as it is minor, it was decided not to rerecord the episode. This technical error was identified and will be fixed for future episodes.