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What is Thankful?

A social story explaining what it means to be thankful, offering examples of things we could be thankful for.

Tagged under: Thanksgiving, resources, social story, Thanksgivukkah, Hanukkah

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#What-is-Thankful-

Saying Thank You to God

A social story connecting being thankful with saying blessings to show that we appreciate what God does in the world, and for us in particular....

Tagged under: Thanksgiving, resources, social story, Thanksgivukkah, Hanukkah

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#Saying-Thank-You-to-God

Waiting in Line at a Purim Carnival

This social story prepares children for waiting in line at a Purim carnival. It was distributed to families in advance of the Gateways Purim carnival, and a copy was also available at each activity at the...

Tagged under: Purim, carnival, social story

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#Waiting-in-Line-at-a-Purim-Carnival

Gateways Purim Carnival Social Story

This social story was distributed to Gateways students the week before our Purim carnival to prepare them for changes in the routine and to give them information about what to expect for the day. It features...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#Gateways-Purim-Carnival-Social-Story

People Wear Special Clothes to Temple

On most days, a girl might choose to wear pants and sneakers or other casual clothes. But when she goes to temple- especially on her Bat Mitzvah day- a girl must dress differently than she does every other...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Bnei_Mitzvah#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-to-Temple

Fill in the Blank: How We Use Hanukkah Candles and Birthday Candles

A companion to our social story "Hanukkah Resources," this activity reinforces the differences between the candles we light on birthdays and the candles we light on Hanukkah. Bright colored symbols help...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Hanukkah#Fill-in-the-Blank--How-We-Use-Hanukkah-Candles-and-Birthday-Candles

Hanukkah Candles Go Out By Themselves

This social story prepares children to light the Hanukkah candles and wait patiently and safely until the candles go out by themselves.

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Hanukkah#Hanukkah-Candles-Go-Out-By-Themselves

Hanukkah Fire Safety

Sometimes the flames on Hanukkah candles make children feel nervous. This social story helps children feel calm and safe around Hanukkah candles by illustrating four Hanukkah Fire Safety Rules, and by...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Hanukkah#Hanukkah-Fire-Safety

I Went to Temple!

Catch your child being good! This social story praises children for going to temple. Such praise helps make going to temple a positive experience. This story also allows children and parents to review what...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#I-Went-to-Temple-

I Went to Temple!

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#I-Went-to-Temple-

Why People Apologize

Yom Kippur is a perfect time to review the important social skill of apologizing. This social story explains when to apologize, how to apologize, and how apologizing makes people feel better.

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Why-People-Apologize

How to Accept an Apology

This document presents three steps of accepting an apology accompanied by simple boardmaker illustration. It is can be used for Yom Kippur or any time during the year. This document accompanies our social...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-to-Accept-an-Apology

How to Apologize

This document presents three steps of making an apology accompanied by simple boardmaker illustration. It is can be used for Yom Kippur or any time during the year. This document accompanies our social story...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-to-Apologize

How People Pray

This story describes the different ways people say prayers: standing up, sitting down, singing, talking, whispering. It also reassures children that the Rabbi will usually give instructions about how to say a...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Pray

Blowing the Shofar

This story explains what the shofar is and describes the different kinds of shofar blasts. This story is helpful for children who are anxious about going to temple because it lets them know what to expect. It...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, behavior, synagogue skills, sensory

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Blowing-the-Shofar

We Go To Temple on Yom Kippur

This story briefly introduces the holiday of Yom Kippur and explains that people go to temple on Yom Kippur. This can be used as an introduction to almost any of the Yom Kippur Social Stories.

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#We-Go-To-Temple-on-Yom-Kippur

My Parents May Fast on Yom Kippur

This story describes what fasting means and why people fast on Yom Kippur. It also explains that people who fast might be tired and need a chance to rest. This story is helpful for children who are anxious...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#My-Parents-May-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur

Children Do Not Fast on Yom Kippur

This story explains why children do not fast on Yom Kippur and gives suggestions about other ways children can observe the holiday. This story is useful for children who might want to fast like their...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Children-Do-Not-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur

People Wear Special Clothes on Yom Kippur

This story describes the nice clothes that people wear to temple. It also describes some of the special clothes that they may see people wearing on Yom Kippur, such as kittels and sneakers. This story will be...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-on-Yom-Kippur

How People Behave in Temple

This story briefly explains that people in temple need to stay in their seats and have quiet voices. Clearly outlining the behavior that is expected in temple is helpful to children with disabilities. In...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, behavior, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Behave-in-Temple

What are Prayers?

This story explains that we talk to God by praying and explains why some prayers are in Hebrew. By explaining why we pray, this story may make saying prayers a more meaningful activity for children....

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-are-Prayers-

How People Pray

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Pray

The Torah Service

This story describes the Torah service. This story can be used to prepare children to participate by touching the Torah during the procession. This story is helpful for children who are anxious about going to...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#The-Torah-Service

Things I Can Do During a Long Service

Sitting through High Holiday services can be a challenge for anyone! This story suggests some appropriate activities to keep children from becoming bored during a long service. Fill-in-the-blanks encourage...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, behavior, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Things-I-Can-Do-During-a-Long-Service

Things I Can Do During a Long Service

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, behavior, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Things-I-Can-Do-During-a-Long-Service

We Go To Temple on Rosh Hashanah

This story briefly introduces the holiday of Rosh Hashanah and explains that people go to temple on Rosh Hashanah. This can be used as an introduction to almost any of the Rosh Hashanah Social...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#We-Go-To-Temple-on-Rosh-Hashanah

People Wear Special Clothes to Temple

This story describes the nice clothes that people wear to temple. It also explains that people in temple wear kippot and tallitot. This story will be helpful for children who may be anxious about a change in...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-to-Temple

How People Behave in Temple

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, behavior, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#How-People-Behave-in-Temple

What are Prayers?

This story explains that we talk to God by praying and explains why some prayers are in Hebrew. By explaining why we pray, this story may make saying prayers a more meaningful activity for children.

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-are-Prayers-

What "Breaking the Fast" Means

This story explains the meaning of the phrase "breaking the fast." This story is helpful for children on the autism spectrum who sometimes have trouble understanding figurative language.

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, synagogue skills, autism

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What--Breaking-the-Fast--Means

What to Think and Do If the Shofar Sounds Too Loud

Many children with disabilities are sensitive to loud noises. This story reassures children that loud noises are safe. It also gives children useful suggestions about what to do if the noise makes them feel...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, behavior, synagogue skills, sensory

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-to-Think-and-Do-If-the-Shofar-Sounds-Too-Loud

People Say Shanah Tovah on Rosh Hashanah

This story describes how people greet each other at temple and explains the meaning of the Hebrew phrase "Shanah Tovah," which means "have a good year." This story is useful for children who want to practice...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, communication skills, social skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Say-Shanah-Tovah-on-Rosh-Hashanah

The Torah Service

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, rosh hashanah, behavior, synagogue skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#The-Torah-Service

People Say Have an Easy Fast on Yom Kippur

This story describes how people greet each other at temple and explains why people often greet each other with the phrase: "Have an easy fast." This story is useful for children who want to practice their...

Tagged under: social stories, high holidays, yom kippur, communication skills, social skills

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Say-Have-an-Easy-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur

Thanksgiving Mad Libs

Fill in the blanks with your own words or with the choices provided to create a funny version of the Thanksgiving story. There is an option to either write in the words or cut and paste. An explanation of why...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#Thanksgiving-Mad-Libs

Hanukkah Story Mad Lib

Fill in the blanks with your own words or withthe choices provided for a funny version fo the Hanukkah story. There is an option to either write in the words or cut and paste them. An explanation of why it is...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Thanksgivukkah#Hanukkah-Story-Mad-Lib

The Passover Story

The Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language.

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#The-Passover-Story

The Passover Story in Boardmaker Symbols

The Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language with clear visual supports.

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#The-Passover-Story-in-Boardmaker-Symbols

The Passover Story in Boardmaker Symbols (Abridged)

The abridged version of the Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language with clear visual supports....

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#The-Passover-Story-in-Boardmaker-Symbols--Abridged-

The Purim Story

Download Gateways' version of the Purim Story, written for young children. "This is Esther and her Uncle Mordechai. Esther and Mordechai are Jewish. They lived in a land called Persia many many years...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#The-Purim-Story

The Purim Story (simplified language)

Download Gateways' version of the Purim story, written for young children in simplified language. "Long ago, Esther and Mordechai lived in Persia. Esther and Mordechai were Jewish. King Achashverosh was king...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Purim-Resources#The-Purim-Story--simplified-language-

The First Bat Mitzvah in America

Read the story of Judith Kaplan, the first woman to have a Bat-Mitzvah in America! This story emphasizes themes of bravery and pride. It also highlights the differences between the first Bat-Mitzvah and...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Bnei_Mitzvah#The-First-Bat-Mitzvah-in-America

The First Bat Mitzvah in America Worksheet

This reading comprehension packet accompanies our story of the first Bat-Mitzvah in America. Students are prompted to review the main points of the story through illustrated multiple-choice questions. This...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Bnei_Mitzvah#The-First-Bat-Mitzvah-in-America-Worksheet

We Use Birthday Candles and Hanukkah Candles in Different Ways

Children can sometimes confuse Hanukkah candles and birthday candles. We put birthday candles in a cake, sing "Happy Birthday," and then blow the candles out. But Hanukkah candles go in a menorah, then we...

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Hanukkah#We-Use-Birthday-Candles-and-Hanukkah-Candles-in-Different-Ways

The Temple Book

Let's go to temple! This story helps prepare children for a trip to temple by telling them what events to expect, naming the people and items they will see, and explaining what behavior is expected of them....

https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#The-Temple-Book

The Temple Book

https://jgateways.org/Resources/Shabbat#The-Temple-Book

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Gateways' Seven Strategies for a Successful Seder for All Learners

April 7, 2011

Category: Educational Practices

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Gateways-Seven-Strategies-for-a-Successful-Seder-for-All-Learners

Swinging Open the Gates for a Different Kind of Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training

By , September 27, 2010

Category: Profiles

Tagged under: Bat Mitzvah, B'nei Mitzvah, Inclusion, Profile, Personal Story

https://jgateways.org/Blog/The-Finest-Blog-Post

Team Binny

By H. Glenn Rosenkrantz, for Gateways , August 30, 2011

Category: Profiles

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Team-Binny

How to Help Kids Cope with Anxiety

By Kara Baskin, written for JewishBoston.com , April 10, 2019

https://jgateways.org/Blog/How-to-Help-Kids-Cope-with-Anxiety

Helena's Triumph: A Special Needs Bat Mitzvah Story

By Deborah Fineblum Raub, for Gateways , June 1, 2012

Category: Profiles

Tagged under: bat mitzvah, b'nei mitzvah, congregation mishkan tefila

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Helena

I Am Nessa

By Nessa Levine , September 4, 2015

Category: Reflections & Perspectives

Tagged under: Asperger's Syndrome, teens, actuallyautistic

https://jgateways.org/Blog/I-Am-Nessa-Part-1-Introducing-Nessa

How the Boston Area is Better Serving All Jewish Students with Disabilities

By Dr. Ruth Nemzoff , February 22, 2017

https://jgateways.org/Blog/How-the-Boston-Area-is-Better-Serving-All-Jewish-Students-with-Disabilities

The Serious Side of Play

By David Farbman, Director Gateways Center for Professional Learning , April 5, 2017

https://jgateways.org/Blog/The-Serious-Side-of-Play

In the Classroom - Recess

By Beth Crastnopol, Director of Professional Development Initiatives, Gateways , April 5, 2017

https://jgateways.org/Blog/In-the-Classroom-Recess

Playtime in Preschool

By Edye Katz, Temple Ohabei Shalom Brookline , April 5, 2017

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Playtime-in-Preschool

Investing in Disability Awareness Education

By Sharon Shapiro, Trustee and Director of the Boston Office, and Miriam Heyman, Ph.D Program Officer, Ruderman Family Foundation , December 6, 2017

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Investing-in-Disability-Awareness-Education

The Impact of Ambassadors for Inclusion in Boston-Area Day Schools

December 7, 2017

https://jgateways.org/Blog/The-Impact-of-Ambassadors-for-Inclusion-in-the-Day-Schools

The Education of Gateways' Arlene Remz

By Judy Bolton Fasman, Originally published on JewishBoston.com , February 23, 2018

https://jgateways.org/Blog/The-Education-of-Gateways-Arlene-Remz

Alfred and Gilda Slifka Foundation Gives $5 Million Donation to Establish Innovative Greater Boston Jewish Day School Inclusion Initiative

By Riva Cheses, Solomon McCown & Co. , March 26, 2018

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Alfred-and-Gilda-Slifka-Foundation-Gives-5-Million-Donation-to-Establish-Innovative-Greater-Boston-Jewish-Day-School-Inclusion-Initiative

Opening the Gates of Bar/Bat Mitzvah to All

By David Farbman, Director of the Center for Professional Learning , April 12, 2018

https://jgateways.org/Blog/Opening-the-Gates-of-Bar/Bat-Mitzvah-to-All

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