B'Tzelem Elohim

B'Tzelem Elohim

Rafi Josselson

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.5 (8)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
61%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

B'Tzelem Elohim is the first Jewish Disability Podcast! Rafi Josselson, a Jewish Autistic speaker, self-advocate, and activist speaks with people committed to creating an inclusive Jewish community for people of all abilities. Along the way, he'll share with you his own experiences, the work professionals are doing to prioritize inclusion, and the ways you can make a difference in your community.

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Recent Episodes

S4: E5 Ami Hersh, A Summer Home for All

Mar 25, 2026 1h

Rafi talks with his Rabbi and Director of Ramah Day Camp in Nyack, Ami Hersh, about the various inclusion initiatives, including the neurodiverity staff program, that Ramah Nyack offers.

S4E4 S4: E4 Matt Krass (AKA "Matty Roxx"), Everybody Counts in Music

Mar 19, 2026 58m

Rafi talks with his Uncle Matt Krass, AKA "Matty Roxx," about their relationship and Matt's work to bring inclusive practices to his musical performances and education.

S4E1 S4: E3 Michelle Shapiro Abraham (Executive Director of JBI Library), Removing Stumbling Blocks

Feb 25, 2026 1h 5m

Rafi talks with Michelle Shapiro Abraham, the Executive Director of JBI Library, on their ongoing work to meet the needs of blind and visually impaired Jews. They discuss the importance of…

S4E2 S4: E2 Meredith Polsky (Executive Director of MATAN Inc), Closing the Inclusion Gap

Feb 11, 2026 1h 2m

Rafi talks with Meredith Polsky, the new Executive Director of MATAN Inc on their recent report "Closing the Inclusion Gap". They discuss the steps the Jewish community must take in the coming years…

S4: E1 Rena Allen, Supporting Families

Jan 28, 2026 59m

Join Rena and Rafi as they kick off Season Four of B'Tzelem Elohim. With a focus on ABA, Rafi and Rena discuss the challenges, opportunities, and benefits that behavior modification and related…

S3E5 S3: E8 Orlee Krass, Avenues of Belonging at Jewish Camp

Dec 31, 2025 57m

To conclude Season Three, Rafi talks with Orlee Krass, his aunt, about her work in the field of inclusion. Ranging from NYC special education classes to running a large camp program for Disabled…

S3E7 S3: E7, Five Years of Blogs

Dec 24, 2025 1h 13m

Join Rafi as he reads and reflects on five years of blogs. Spanning his early years writing for MATAN's teen blog, to early pieces for his website, to reflections on recent milestones, you'll get to…

S3: E6 Dr. Michael Kay, Jewish Day School Education

Dec 03, 2025 52m

Rafi talks with Dr. Michael Kay, head of the Leffell School, a premier Jewish Day School based in Westchester County. They discuss the missions of Jewish Day School education, ranging from academic…

S3E5 S3: E5 Benay Josselson, Change is Hard

Nov 19, 2025 1h

After one year of B'Tzelem Elohim, Rafi returns to interview his first guest - his mom, Benay! Focusing on Change Management and its applicability to recent changes in his life, Rafi and Benay…

S3: E4 Mat Wilson, Disability Torah

Nov 05, 2025 48m

Rafi talks with Mat Wilson, founder of the Disability Torah Project, to discuss the intersection of lived experience with sacred texts.

S3: E3 Jodi Daniels, Helping Autistic Travelers

Oct 29, 2025 51m

Rafi talks with Jodi Daniels of Autism Double-Checked about the field of disability inclusion within the travel industry. They discuss the barriers facing Autistic travelers and how Autism…

S3: E2 Rabbi Craig Scheff, An Inclusive Rabbinate

Sep 17, 2025 53m

Rafi talks with his longtime Rabbi, mentor, and recently internship supervisor Craig Scheff. They talk about the evolving role of the Rabbinate and Synagogue community in inclusion work and Rafi's…

S3E4 S3: E1 Marta Nemesh, Inclusion for All Ages

Sep 10, 2025 49m

To kick off Season Three, Rafi talks with Marta Nemesh, an early childhood educator, camping professional, and advocate for inclusive education.

S2: E7 Zach Haber, A Friend's Perspective

Aug 27, 2025 55m

Before they head off to college, Rafi and one of his close friends, Zach, talk about their friendship and how they have both taught each other valuable lessons about social interactions, disability…

S2E6 S2: E6 Ben Josselson, A Sibling's Perspective

Aug 20, 2025 55m

Rafi talks with his brother Ben about their sibling dynamic through the prism of disability, in the process exploring the importance of hearing voices from all places in a disabled person's life.

S2, E5: Sarah Parkes

Jun 04, 2025 46m

Rafi talks with Sarah Parkes, a professional working with disabled young adults on vocational skills. Sarah and Rafi take a deep dive into vocational skills and what that can look like for disabled…

S2, E4: Mike Humphrey

May 28, 2025 51m

Rafi sits down with Mike Humphrey to discuss Mike's experience growing up within the Sinai School system and its impact on him today.

S2, E3: Dori Kirshner

May 21, 2025 43m

Join Rafi and Dori Kirshner as they discuss 25 Years of MATAN's incredible work promoting inclusion within the Jewish community.

S2E2 S2, E2: Pamella Schuller

Feb 10, 2025 40m

Rafi sits down with disability advocate and comedian, Pamela Schuller, as they discuss her experience growing up with Tourettes and OCD and her work teaching inclusion to audiences across North…

S2E1 S2, E1: Howard Blas

Feb 04, 2025 41m

Join Rafi and Senior Advisor to the National Ramah Tikvah Network, Howard Blas, as they talk about the various programs offered by Jewish Camps to disabled campers and staff!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does B'Tzelem Elohim have?

B'Tzelem Elohim has published 25 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Education.

Is B'Tzelem Elohim still active?

B'Tzelem Elohim is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 53m.

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