Create deeply meaningful b’nei mitzvah paths for students with diverse learning needs, using tools, curricula, and resources from Gateways.

Gateways Programs
B’nei Mitvah Academy Program
Learning to Read Hebrew

Prayers and Blessings with Visual Supports
Prayers with visual supports were created to help make prayers simple, accessible, and understandable for students with a variety of disabilities. In these files, each Hebrew phrase is illustrated by a simple picture symbol (we use Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker symbols). Students with learning needs can follow along with each prayer and learn to understand its meaning using symbol prayers. Assemble these prayers into a Siddur, or use them to create file folder activities.

Learning the Torah Portion




D’var Torah Guides
These guides can be used to support students in writing the D’var Torah for their bar/bat mitzvah by giving them tools and guidelines to express and orgainze their thoughts.

For the Day of the Service

Other Resources for Clergy
Consultation
You can work directly with a Gateways coach to make your synagogue’s b’nei mitzvah program more inclusive and accessible. Discover our customizable coaching and consultation options.

Inclusive B’nei Mitzvah 101: Begin the Process
Self-reflection questions for clergy to help you get started in your inclusive B’nei Mitzvah journey.

Frequently Asked Questions (Clergy)
Have more questions about inclusive B’nei Mitzvah at Gateways? Check out our B’nei Mitzvah Preparation Program FAQ.

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