tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post1701545355304895060..comments2024-03-07T08:12:54.474-05:00Comments on Removing the Stumbling Block: Inclusion is NOT Social ActionLisa Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658106679564722646noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post-83575864507753306632013-09-13T12:13:23.989-04:002013-09-13T12:13:23.989-04:00I agree with you wholeheartedly - inclusion is an ...I agree with you wholeheartedly - inclusion is an attitude that "should" carry through all that we do. That said, for a congregation that may be struggling to find the right starting point, an Inclusion Committee that can guide the conversations is far more beneficial than "dumping" this onto Social Action as a default. My point is that inclusion is what we do, not a social action program unto itself (about which we agree!)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts and Rebecca's wonderful Zeh Lezeh piece (she is a friend and our daughters go to camp together). Best wishes for a meaningful holiday.Lisa Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658106679564722646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post-73282390073436416482013-09-13T10:53:14.763-04:002013-09-13T10:53:14.763-04:00You really had me until that "start an Inclus...You really had me until that "start an Inclusion Committee". Isn't the whole point that inclusion should be the attitude that runs through ALL the committees? If it will be a distinct committee, then there is no reason for it NOT to be the social action committee. Let us do Tikkun Olam by raising awareness for the Children's Activities committee, the Synagogue Practices committee, the Hesed Committee, etc. etc. etc. Let each committee reflect on how its practices can be more inclusive. <br /><br />Have you seen this:<br />http://zehlezeh.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/the-inclusion-confession/<br />?DandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078892548041115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post-75366879330224118302013-04-13T14:52:01.803-04:002013-04-13T14:52:01.803-04:00Thank you Lisa, I will definitely keep you contact...Thank you Lisa, I will definitely keep you contact info close at hand. Nell Escalantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615718815675872851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post-88248503113885991462013-04-09T09:06:29.029-04:002013-04-09T09:06:29.029-04:00Amazing! Exactly! We are to honor, respect, and em...Amazing! Exactly! We are to honor, respect, and embrace all image bearers! Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853532133105553233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post-10911790774524168112013-03-31T15:23:17.592-04:002013-03-31T15:23:17.592-04:00I am so glad that this was meaningful for you. I ...I am so glad that this was meaningful for you. I am honored to help people to see beyond their experiences and to discover what is possible. It is the responsibility of all people of faith to reach out, welcome and embrace all who wish to be a part of the community. I hope that you have a wonderful Easter and look forward to connecting in the future.Lisa Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658106679564722646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471503781192481921.post-10436487720332195592013-03-30T10:39:43.990-04:002013-03-30T10:39:43.990-04:00WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! This post blew me away!!!! You a...WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! This post blew me away!!!! You are right! Inclusion should happen anyway! No one should get applause for it or a pat on the back for it. It's the right thing to do. I get it. Your work is compelling and I might need to contact you in the future. I am a Christian having a difficult time with my child at church but you are right! All of our kids have the right to learn the Torah, the Bible, anything. Thank you so much for this post. Nell Escalantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615718815675872851noreply@blogger.com