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We found 33 resources, 12 blog posts and 17 pages containing "stories":
The Passover Story
The Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language.
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-
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
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...
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...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Blowing-the-Shofar
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-
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#What-are-Prayers-
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...
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...
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...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Things-I-Can-Do-During-a-Long-Service
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-
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...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#Things-I-Can-Do-During-a-Long-Service
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
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...
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...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Wear-Special-Clothes-to-Temple
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Say-Shanah-Tovah-on-Rosh-Hashanah
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...
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...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/High-Holiday#People-Say-Have-an-Easy-Fast-on-Yom-Kippur
Symbol Match Ten Plagues
Students gain familiarity with the ten plagues as they match the symbols representing each plague. To view only the plague symbols, click here. Use this activity to prepare a child for Passover, or during...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#Symbol-Match-Ten-Plagues
Sequence Order of the Seder
In this activity, students match colored borders to sequence the order of the Seder. This activity is slightly more advanced than matching symbol to symbol, as the visual cues are less obvious. Simple...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#Sequence-Order-of-the-Seder
Symbol Match Order of the Seder
In this activity, students match symbol to symbol to sequence the order of the Seder. Simple picture symbols represent each step of the seder, with the name for each step presented in Hebrew transliteration...
https://jgateways.org/Resources/Passover#Symbol-Match-Order-of-the-Seder
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...
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
Voice at the Gates: Rachel Murphy
Category: Profiles
What JDAIM and Black History Month have in common
https://jgateways.org/Blog/What-JDAIM-and-Black-History-Month-have-in-common
Queen Esther and Overcoming Silence
Category: Educational Practices
https://jgateways.org/Blog/Queen-Esther-and-Overcoming-Silence
A Leap of Faith
Category: News
Their Rite of Passage
Category: News
Tagged under: b'nei mitzvah, Boston Globe
Summer Magic Starts with Unplugging from Our Normal Routines
https://jgateways.org/Blog/Summer-Magic-Starts-with-Unplugging-from-Our-Normal-Routines
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and effective when working with all types of learners. Resources are organized by thematic units, such as holidays, and by type, such as social stories. Please check back often as we will continue to post new resources.
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Shabbat Resources
tivities. Learn more »Going to Temple on Shabbat Social StoryPeople with disabilities can feel anxious about things that are unfamiliar. Social stories can set them up for success by explaining different situations and expectations. This story illustrates what goes on in a temple on Shab
Board of Trustees 2020-2021
presently co-chairing the Women’s Philanthropy cookbook project, From Our Kitchens, a community published cookbook filled with both recipes and stories about Boston’s Jewish Community. She currently lives in Wellesley with her husband, Rob and two daughters, Molly and Izzie.Ethan Freisht
Sunday Programs
d educators teachers utilize visual supports and differentiated instruction to present a multisensory curriculum that includes Jewish holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew, as well as Jewish culture and traditions. Creative arts and music are included each week. All students receive one-to-one support
Teen Volunteer Programs
n special education strategies that support student learning, including the fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis, Structured Teaching and Social Stories. Teen volunteers also receive on-the-job support from the classroom teacher, Volunteer Coordinator and Program Director. These experienced sta
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High Holiday Resources
nducting services and connecting with congregants. Children may be particularly disoriented by these changes. Gateways has created three social stories to help children to understand what High Holidays during a pandemic might look like.
Going to High Holiday Services at Synagogue
Going to Hi
Sweet Sounds 2011
r recent learning from our community study of self-regulation and working with Sherry Grossman from Gateways, the teachers created a series of social stories -- “David Goes to Music,” “David Goes to the Sanctuary for Shabbat.” Each story laid out the specific steps, in
Hanukkah Resources
e Hanukkah resources for kids, prepared by Gateways' experienced special education teachers: Hanukkah blessings with visual supports, Hanukkah social stories, visual supports for Hanukkah skills, Hanukkah song sheets with picture symbols, Make Your Own Hanukkah File Folder Activity Kits. We'd
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Preparation
at Mitzvah Specific ResourcesDownload materials for girls with special needs as they prepare for their Bat-Mitzvahs! Our brand new worksheets, social stories, and accessible biographies of brave Jewish women were created specifically to address the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs
Purim Resources
s, including discussion questions, baking and crafts.
Purim SongsChag PurimA song for Purim, in Boardmaker symbols.Learn more »Purim Social StoriesChildren with disabilities can feel anxious about unfamiliar situations and events. Social stories can set them up for success by showing child
Passover Resources
the Passover Story
The Passover Story
The Passover story presented in simple, kid-friendly language.
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Thanksgivukkah
l Americans are thankful on Thanksgiving and Jews are thankful on Hanukkah for the miracle of the oil burning for eight nights. Below are examples of stories and activities for this once in a lifetime double holiday celebration.
What is Thankful?
A social story explaining what it means to be t
Community Events and Resources
ating feelings or needs. This book is not another “autism” book—rather, it’s a book about what being human really is, sharing stories and providing insight for how we treat each other. Written with Tom Fields- Meyer.
Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month
ating feelings or needs. This book is not another “autism” book—rather, it’s a book about what being human really is, sharing stories and providing insight for how we treat each other. Written with Tom Fields- Meyer. The Discussion Guide especially developed for Jewish Disabi
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