The World Stands on 3 Things
These last few weeks have been filled with such energy, with everyone fully in back-to-school mode. It is especially exciting to see our children and teens participating in-person for the first time in 18 monthsRead More
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Go Forth and Take Action (Video)
In my video message this week, I talk about our mandate to take action for the causes that are dear to us.
Gateways Offers Preschool Professionals Consultation Hour
Gateways’ next Preschool Professionals Consultation Hour will take place on Tuesday, November 16. The goal of this new program is to offer an informal space for consultation on inclusion and disability-related issues
Reintegration Post-COVID: A Mental Health Webinar
On Wednesday, November 10th from 7:30 – 9:00 PM, Gateways will present “Reintegration Post-COVID: Understanding the Impact on Our Youth,” featuring Dr. Betsy S. Stone. This even is part of our ongoing webinar series on girls’ mental health and wellness.
What We Take for Granted
The sukkah — a simple little hut with holes in the roof — is usually our annual reminder of how impermanent our lives truly are, and that we cannot take blessings like food and housing security for granted.
Hope and Mourning on Tisha b’Av
This week, I share some brief personal thoughts on Tisha b’Av, (the 9th of Av), the day of Jewish mourning coming up this Saturday and Sunday. In my video, I reflect on how I navigateRead More
Preparing for the Year Ahead
By Tamar Davis, CEO, Gateways In this Hebrew month of Elul, there are no Jewish holidays or fast days – it’s a quiet month…or is it? During Elul, we blow the shofar every day toRead More
The Paralympics Are More Jewish Than You Think
If you, like me, can’t get enough of the Olympics and were sad to see the closing ceremonies this week, you’ll be glad to know that the Tokyo Paralympics are coming up starting on AugustRead More
The Slifka Day School Inclusion Initiative
Tamara and Angie never imagined that their son Austin could attend a Jewish day school. Born with neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes tumor growth on nerve tissue, Austin has negotiated developmental delays, motor challenges and attention difficulties throughout his life.
Independence Is a Work in Progress
In this video message, I take some time to reflect on the twin Independence celebrations of Juneteenth and the 4th of July. This week, I share — through my personal lens as a Jewish motherRead More