A Torah View on Living with a Disability with Mrs. Michal Horowitz

From Jewish Action The Podcast by R Gil Student.

• Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:59:00 GMT
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What does the Torah teach us about disability, identity and the profound power of gratitude? 

In this deeply personal and Torah-rich conversation, Rabbi Gil Student sits down with Mrs. Michal Horowitz, author of Abled: A Torah View on Living with a Disability, to discuss her remarkable journey from a fully hearing child to suffering from severe hearing loss as an adult, and the chizuk she has drawn from Torah along the way.

Mrs. Horowitz, a Master's-level audiologist who is a popular Torah teacher and lecturer, weaves together memoir, halachah and hashkafah in a way that speaks to everyone carrying a "pekel." Together, Mrs. Horowitz and Rabbi Student explore the practical and spiritual obligations our communities have toward those with disabilities.

This episode is a companion to the Summer 2026 issue of Jewish Action, which features a review of Abled and a special section on physical accessibility in the Jewish community.

Read the full articles and explore the Summer 2026 issue at jewishaction.com.

Donate to the Large Print Issue at jewishaction.com/donate