In honor of JDAIM in February the Inclusion Committee brought in disability activist, comedian, and speaker Pamela Schuller!
From Friday, February 12th – Sunday, February 14th, we invite you to join us and Pamela for storytelling, humor, and heartfelt discussions about disability awareness and inclusion.
Come together during JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month) for our annual Scott B. Crane Abilities Awareness Shabbat featuring Pamela Schuller. To join, simply tune into our Shabbat Service on Friday, February 12th at 6:30 P.M.
Join Temple Jeremiah for an evening of storytelling, laughter, and inspiration featuring the fabulous comedian, Pamela Schuller.
As a teen, Pamela Schuller had the worst diagnosed case of Tourette Syndrome in the country, a touch of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and a whole lot of pent-up anger. She spent years depressed, suicidal, and wishing her differences away. Over time, she started looking at her life differently and turned her obstacles and challenges into the very fuel that propels her.
Now an internationally known disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian, Pamela’s stories of growing up in a body she had no control over are engaging, powerful, a little bit heart-wrenching, and unapologetically funny.
Temple Jeremiah’s Inclusion Committee is proud to present this event with Pamela as part of JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month). Please join us on Zoom where Pamela Schuller will tell stories, share her comedy, and answer questions about her life, career, and disability and mental health advocacy.
Contact Caren Brown or Dina Bauwens if you have any questions.
To enhance your experience during Pamela Schuller’s show SERIOUSLY FUNNY why not try these “Inclusion Pairings” – desserts and drinks that you might not think would pair well together but work out fabulously!
- Lemon Bars + Bubbly Beverage
- Dark Chocolate + Red Wine or Cider
- Caramel Corn + Warm Cider
- Sharp Cheese + the following tasty mocktail:
Orange Pomegranate Mocktail
Ingredients:
- Pomegranate Juice
- Orange Juice (fresh is super delicious but any will work)
- You can cut the peel of the orange for garnish
- Sparkling water or beverage (unflavored soda water or seltzer works well, but you can also use a flavored drink like an orange La Croix)
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
- Use your favorite glass
Instructions:
- Combine the sparkling water, pomegranate juice, and orange juice. 1/3 ratios of all three work well but individual tastes differ.
- Stir (don’t shake) and serve over ice, or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Optional- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and orange rind.
- Enjoy the show and your mocktail!
Join teens from Temple Jeremiah for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and a memorable experience with the amazing comedian and disabilities advocate Pamela Schuller! Featured in places such as Buzzfeed and Dr. Mike videos, Pamela’s stories of growing up in a body she had no control over are engaging, powerful, a little bit heart-wrenching, and unapologetically funny.
Join us on Zoom where Pamela will share her comedy, answer questions, and challenge us to think about new ways to make our own communities more inclusive.
About Pamela Schuller
Comedian Pamela Schuller is relentlessly funny. Her observations on disability, mental illness, dating, family, and past misadventures have led to brutally honest confessions about what it’s like being 4 foot 6 (and a half) and having a whole lot of Tourette Syndrome.
Pamela has spoken and performed in six countries, in almost every state in the US, and for more than 45,000 kids, teens, and professionals. She holds a BA in Psychology and Youth Outreach Through the Arts and an MA in Child Advocacy and Policy, where she focused her studies on creating comedy and improvisational theater programs as a tool for youth with disabilities to improve self-advocacy skills. She has grown that skillset into a repertoire that teaches kids and teens to be proud of who they are, communities to be deeply inclusive, and corporate teams to be innovative and learn to make smart, bold moves.
Pamela was named one of the “36 Under 36” who are changing the face of the Jewish community by The Jewish Week because she gets audiences of every age comfortable, laughing, and learning together through storytelling and humor. Pamela doesn’t just “tolerate” what makes her different; she embraces it, loves it, and finds the funny in it… all while challenging her audiences to do the same.