A Teen Volunteer’s Reflections
Not a day goes by where I do not discuss how much I love being a teen volunteer at Gateways.
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Making the Dream of a Jewish Coming-of-Age Possible
Over the years, I have had countless conversations with cautious parents, usually beginning with one tentative question: “Can my child have a bar/bat mitzvah?”
A Bat Mitzvah Journey – a Tutor’s Perspective
“Amen”. Temana chanted beautifully, after reciting with confidence the blessings after the Torah.
Parent Story: Jewish Learning is Foundational
by Joanne and Adam, Gateways Parents For our family, Jewish learning is foundational—it’s at the very root of who we are and how we live. Before we were blessed with our four children, both JoanneRead More
A Tradition of Creating Meaningful Rituals
Cindy Kaplan of Newton is raising a daughter with significant special needs. Now a young adult, Mira has become a driving force behind her family’s Shabbat observance.
8 Sensory Strategies for a Successful Seder
Many adults and children alike can experience the first nights of Passover as a sensory delight or an overload. Here is a (Seder) plate full of tips and tools to keep the fun going through the night.
We All Lead. We All Follow.
My son, Holden, has been learning at Gateways since we moved to Boston six years ago. In preparation for his bar mitzvah, they sent home a pictorial version of his parsha (Tzav).
How We Use the Gateways Haggadah
When I received my first copy of the Gateways Haggadah I realized that this was a special gift that I needed to share — immediately — with my Rabbi and Cantor.
A Place for Julia
“Our four year-old daughter Julia was attending a Jewish Day School in New York City with her brother.
Team Binny
By H. Glen Rosenkrantz At Striar Hebrew Academy of Sharon (SHAS), the head of school is starting these early days of the new term as he always does, standing out front and greeting students as they arriveRead More