Reverend Hazan Daniel Benlolo will be the featured speaker in Kolot Mayim Reform Temple’s Building Bridges: Celebrating Diversity in Jewish Life event on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 11AM PT on Zoom. As cantor, rabbi and founder of the Montreal Shira Choir for special needs adults, he will speak about The Power of Music -- how singing together builds community and promotes inclusion for people living with a disability. Benlolo and his choir have been featured in a moving CBC documentary that recently premiered called Just as I am. The documentary is available for free viewing here. https://gem.cbc.ca/media/absolutely-canadian/s21e26

Benlolo's talk is offered in collaboration with the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue of Montreal in celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). The lecture will be held on Zoom at 11 AM PT and is available at no charge. Pre-registration is required.