Beyond joy

Max Wagenberg was diagnosed with autism at 18 months. For his parents, Helene Richter and Ben Wagenberg, there was never a question about if their son would have a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. The only question was: How do we make this meaningful for Max? Read more ...

Holiness and wholeness

Rabbi Judith Edelman-Green is devoted to providing spiritual care for people with disabilities. As a passionate educator, she initiated and directed an inclusive Bar and Bat Mitzvah program with the Masorti Movement in Israel. Read more ...

Unconventional compromise

Nadav Silbert had his Bar Mitzvah on August 17, 2024 without inviting any family or friends. Intentionally. Read more ...