Inclusion committee showing film 'Deej' for Religious School Parents

In recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Temple Sholom's Inclusion Committee is proud to present a special screening of Deej the movie on Sunday, February 3rd at 9:45am.

Abandoned by his birth parents and unable to speak for himself, DJ Savarese ("Deej") found not only a loving family but also a life in words, which he types on a text-to-voice synthesizer. As he makes his way through high school and dreams of college, he confronts the terrors of his past, obstacles to inclusion, and the sometimes paralyzing beauty of his own senses. In his advocacy on behalf of other nonspeaking autistics, he embraces filmmaking and poetry, and discovers what having a voice can truly mean.

See the trailer below.

Please join us for coffee and bagels and then stay for the film which runs approximately 52 minutes. Afterwards we will host a brief discussion about the movie and its central themes. 

Temple Sholom strives to be an inclusive and accessible synagogue, welcoming to all who wish to meaningfully participate in our Jewish community.