What Does Being Jewish Mean to You?: The Spiritual Needs of Jewish People with Learning Disabilities and Their Families

This study explores the importance of spiritual, religious, and cultural life among a sample of Jewish people with learning disabilities and their families within Greater London. Emphasis was placed on generating practical ideas and recommendations for improving opportunities for spiritual life and...

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Main Author: Hersov, Eve Kuhr (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2007
In: Journal of religion, disability & health
Year: 2007, Volume: 10, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 183-205
Further subjects:B cultural inclusion
B Learning disability
B Judaism
B London
B Identity
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Summary:This study explores the importance of spiritual, religious, and cultural life among a sample of Jewish people with learning disabilities and their families within Greater London. Emphasis was placed on generating practical ideas and recommendations for improving opportunities for spiritual life and development, plus religious and cultural inclusion. Findings were then reviewed with professionals from Jewish support organisations to better identify and discuss service gaps, needs, and next steps.
ISSN:1522-9122
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, disability & health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1300/J095v10n03_11