JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates, in partnership with Temple Emanuel, Ohr HaOlam, Hebrew Educational Alliance, and Valley Beit Midrash, invites the entire community to a Simchat Torah celebration designed to be open, accessible, and welcoming to all.
This inclusive, community-wide celebration will feature an opportunity to celebrate the joy of Torah in ways that are meaningful for every participant. Whether dancing with the Torah, waving colorful scarves, holding soft stuffed Torahs, singing, or simply enjoying the community, everyone is invited to participate at their own comfort level. Together, we’ll honor the completion and beginning of the Torah cycle in a joyful, welcoming environment where every person belongs. Accessibility accommodations include wheelchair access, ASL interpretation, visual aids, quiet spaces, plush Torahs to hold, fidgets, masks, and a virtual attendance option that thoughtfully connects Zoom attendees with each other and the in-person experience.
A light nosh will be provided. Volunteers are needed as table leaders, to serve food, and/or to assist with setup or cleanup. Register by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Contact Erica Baruch at 720-739-5074 or Carol Morris at 720-459-3877 if you would like to volunteer, have questions, or need assistance with registration.
This event is free, open to the public, and intended to bring together the whole community in support of disability awareness and inclusion. Donations to help cover the cost of food and accommodations are very much appreciated but not expected.
We offer the following accommodations: wheelchair access, visual aids, ASL interpretation, quiet space, soft Torahs to hold, and a virtual attendance option. Read about accessibility at Hebrew Educational Alliance.