Olam Shelanu
This is our world, you belong here.
The Vision: Guided by the principle of tikkun olam (repair the world), Olam Shelanu aims to create radically accepting spaces where all people may thrive and flourish. At Olam Shelanu, we lead with identities first because we believe that the world is more vibrant when people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to the table.
The Mission: Olam Shelanu’s mission is to create environments where all can thrive through accessibility consulting, low-barrier ritual, and Jewish education
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The Jewish Calendar on Becoming More Disabled
On Friday, July 17, 2026, our Founder & Executive Director Ari Fernandez co-led a Disability Pride Shabbat at Congregation Bet Haverim in Atlanta, GA, USA. They gave a sermon comparing the journey of becoming (more) disabled to a week in the Jewish calendar.
Below is the sermon Ari gave at Congregation Bet Haverim’s inaugural Disability Pride Shabbat on Friday, July 17, 2026. Please enjoy. Tisha B’Av begins next Wednesday, July 22, at sundown. This is a day that, historically, has not been good for the Jews. Both the first and second Temples fell on this day; Jews were…
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