Making Shabbat Accessible During JDAIM
When I joined Gateways, I fell in love with “The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion.” Read More
Synagogue and Holiday Inclusion
Supporting Students with ADHD in Religious School
What exactly is ADHD? In this session we will grow our understanding of ADHD and other challenges students may face. We will explore strategies to help all students succeed in religious school with a specific… Read More
Supporting Autistic Children in Religious Schools
What exactly is Autism Spectrum Disorder? What are some signs that a child may have ASD? And how can we better support children with autism in our religious school classrooms? In this training, participants will… Read More
Dyslexia in the Religious School Classroom
What exactly is dyslexia? Can students with dyslexia learn to read Hebrew? What should part time religious school teachers know about making their classrooms a successful learning environment for students with reading disabilities? This one-hour… Read More
B’nei Mitzvah Program Parent Panel
The Event Do you have questions about how to adapt the b’nei mitzvah process for children with a range of learning and support needs? Are you at a loss for where to begin or unsure… Read More
10 Questions a Congregation Can Ask
The Event As lay leaders of your congregation and community, you play a critical role in determining its culture and priorities. Asking questions and learning from each other is an important way that congregations can… Read More
Understanding and Navigating Challenging Behaviors in a Supplementary School Setting
During this workshop, we will explore the interaction between learning issues and behavior and we’ll examine strategies that can help teachers navigate challenging classroom situations. Read More
How to Make Your Seder More Inclusive
During most Seders, parents of children with disabilities may struggle to balance the needs of their child with the expectations of a large and lengthy family Seder. Read More
Our Spectrum
I have twin 14-year-old sons, Sam and Jack. Jack’s development is typical; Sam’s development began to shift when he was 18 months old. Read More
Taking the Next Step into Inclusion
During this Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion month, can we look at ourselves and our lives to consider how we can integrate awareness, incorporate inclusion and demonstrate acceptance? Read More