A Bat Mitzvah Journey – a Tutor’s Perspective
“Amen”. Temana chanted beautifully, after reciting with confidence the blessings after the Torah. Read More
Synagogue and Holiday Inclusion
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. Read More
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. Read More
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). Read More
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. Read More