Rabbi Lauren Tuchman

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  • Rabbi Lauren Tuchman Featured in The Pulse

    Rabbi Lauren Tuchman interviewed on The Pulse, A Daily Canadian talk show program about disability issues https://tunein.com/podcasts/Talk-Show-Replays/The-Pulse-p1035640/

  • Shemini 5779

    In our parsha this week, Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9-11), we have one of the most famous episodes in all of Torah. Aaron, the High Priest and brother of Moses, has four sons, and two of them—Nadav and Avihu—priests in their own right—approach the altar and make an offer which G-d…

  • Our Covenant Includes All: Thoughts on Deuteronomy 29

    Our chapter is largely concerned with HaShem telling the Children of Israel what will befall them if they stray from the covenant which, it is emphasized, includes everyone, those who are there on that day and those who are not. If the Children of Israel uphold our covenant with HaShem…

  • Vayakhel 5779

    This drasha was delivered at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandrea, VA, March 1, 2019/25 Adar I, 5779 Shabbat shalom! It is my honor and privilege to be with you this Shabbat. I wish to thank the Beth El Hebrew Congregation Inclusion committee as well as Rabbi Spinrad and Cantor…

  • Rabbi Tuchman Interviewed by Misha Clebaner

    Rabbi Tuchman Interviewed by Misha Clebaner

    Rabbi Tuchman Interviewed by Misha Clebaner on his podcast, Raising Holy Sparks about Judaism, Spirituality, ritual and disability inclusion. Read More

  • Rabbi Tuchman Featured In Kol HaBirah

    Rabbi Tuchman Featured In Kol HaBirah

    Rabbi Tuchman Featured In Kol HaBirah: A Jewish Publication Serving the Washington and Baltimore Communities Nothing About Us Without Us: Discussing Disability Language Read More

  • Rabbi Tuchman featured in the JTA

    Rabbi Tuchman featured in the JTA

    From Dating to Language, Eight Jews with Disabilities Explain How Communities Fall Short On Inclusion. Read More

  • Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2019 Dvar Torah

    I was privileged to deliver the following dvar Torah at Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2019, February 26, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Shalom friends! It is an honor and privilege to be with you all this morning as we gather for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day, a time for us as Jews…

  • Tetzaveh 5779

    This dvar Torah was delivered at Anshe Emet in Chicago. Parashat Tetzaveh, 11 Adar Rishon, 5779 Shabbat shalom! It is an honor and privilege to be with you this Shabbat. I wish to extend a sincere thanks to the Kehilah Kedoshah committee, as well as to the Anshe Emet clergy…

  • Terumah 5779

    This drash was delivered at Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, Maryland. Parashat Terumah 5779 4 Adar Rishon, 5779 Shabbat shalom! It is a real honor and privilege to be with you all today on this Shabbat in which we lift up, honor and celebrate Jews with disabilities and all that…