For Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), RespectAbility hosted a conversation about the upcoming film THIRTEEN. Based on a true story, THIRTEEN is a short film about a mother fighting to have a Bat Mitzvah for her disabled and terminally ill daughter in a synagogue that refuses to break from tradition. During this exclusive event, we explored the intersections of ableism and antisemitism and the ongoing impact in Jewish communities, hearing from members of the team behind the making of THIRTEEN. Live attendees also saw a sneak peek of a clip from the film.
Moderators
- Shelly Christensen: Senior Director of Faith Inclusion and Belonging, RespectAbility, Co-Founder of JDAIM
- Lauren Appelbaum: Senior Vice President of Entertainment & News Media, RespectAbility
Panelists
- Allison Norlian: Writer/Co-Director
- Naomi Rubin: Actress, plays Yael Swartz
- Judith Rubin: Executive Producer
