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May 8, 2023, 8:48 AM
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A waste of an outfit
Illustrative. A woman seated in a wheelchair pushes the button to call an elevator. (iStock)
Having a key to an elevator somewhere in the synagogue building does not make the building handicapped accessible
Apr 25, 2023, 6:06 AM
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Bitter to better
(The Jewish Life Photo Bank/Gitty Gottdiener)
With my 'feet of clay,' my scooter is a blessing that I hate that I need – but that I am lucky to have
Mar 1, 2023, 1:42 AM
Inside and outside the blue lines
I find it ironic that it was hard for me to feel that I had anything to contribute for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), every year in February, the month that just ended. Most people who know me...
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About Me
Rivka Herzfeld earned an M.A. in Tanach from Yeshiva University’s Bernard Revel Graduate School of Judaic Studies. She enjoys teaching Tanach to all ages and backgrounds. Rivka is also a respected disability awareness educator. She is personable, easygoing, has a terrific sense of humor, and loves sharing puns. She is passionate about politics, human rights, and “liberty and justice for all.” Rivka is determined to make her voice count.