Everyone can experience a joyful and meaningful Shabbat! Browse and download Shabbat resources for kids with diverse learning needs, prepared by Gateways’ experienced special education teachers.

The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion

The newly-released Gateways Shabbat Family Companion is an excellent addition to any Shabbat celebration. This beautiful book, rich with Mayer-Johnson picture symbols, explanations, and photos offers a deeper look into Shabbat blessings and rituals to help participants understand what they’re doing and saying and why. This book is ideal for pre-readers, individuals with disabilities or diverse learning needs, and people looking for an introduction to the rituals and prayers of Shabbat. Use the Shabbat Family Companion at your dinner table or in a synagogue or school setting.

Shabbat Blessings with Picture Communication Symbols®
Illustrating each word of the blessing with a symbol helps to make the blessing more accessible and understandable for pre-readers and students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Students can use this downloadable printout to follow along with the blessings, learn how to recite the blessings, and learn the blessings’ meanings.


Shabbat Social Stories: Going to Temple
People with disabilities and diverse learning needs can feel anxious about things that are unfamiliar. Social stories can set them up for success by explaining different situations and expectations.





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