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Isabella’s Bat Mitzvah: A Mother’s Reflections

By Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

“Bereishit/In the Beginning: A Tactile Meditation on Genesis 1:1-2,” alcohol paint and ink on tile (Courtesy photo)

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Creativity at the Center: Cultivating My Autistic Joy

By Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman

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A School Librarian Recommends Books on Inclusion

By Kara Baskin

Displeased female student bullied by her classmate standing alone in a hallway.

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“Alfred’s Journey To Be Liked” Teaches Kids Social Cues

By Kara Baskin

Judy Heumann speaks in San Francisco in 1977 at a demonstration on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Courtesy photo)

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How International Disability Rights Advocate Judy Heumann Changed Our World

By JewishBoston

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“I Am Not” Film Screening

Tomorrow, 7:00 pm

West Newton Cinema, West Newton

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Boston Jewish Film

Tuesday, March 21 7:00pm - 9:30pm

West Newton Cinema1296 Washington StWest Newton, MA 02465

Requires registration $15.00 - $118.00

Teen Volunteer Program Open House

Apr 2, 10:15 am

JCC Greater Boston, Newton

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Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

Sunday, April 2 10:15am - 1:00pm

JCC Greater Boston333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

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Yom Sport 2023

Jun 4, 9:30 am

Solomon Schechter Day School, Newton

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Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

Sunday, June 4 9:30am - 2:00pm

Solomon Schechter Day School125 Wells AvenueNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

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3/1/2023 Top Pick

Top Books on Diversity and Inclusion for Every Age

Gateways shares some recent favorites.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

2/15/2023 Top Pick

Creativity at the Center: Cultivating My Autistic Joy

By Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman

2/13/2023 Top Pick

A School Librarian Recommends Books on Inclusion

Rashi’s Julie Koven shares her favorite titles.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

2/8/2023 Top Pick

Digital Inclusion: How To Make Your Online Events Accessible for All

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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2/7/2023 Top Pick

The Grace and Dysfunction of a Fictional Family

In “Small World,” Cambridge resident Laura Zigman explores the dynamic between two divorced sisters who move in together after their chronically ill sibling dies.

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor JewishBoston

Handicap businessman discussing while sitting with colleague in creative office

2/7/2023 Top Pick

Honoring Jewish Disability and Inclusion in Our Community

By Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project

2/7/2023 Top Pick

“Alfred’s Journey To Be Liked” Teaches Kids Social Cues

Alfred might be different. But that’s an asset, says Newton author Jill Ebstein.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

1/25/2023 Top Pick

How Our Jewish Community Battles Mental Health Stigma

“The more we are organized as a community, the more the expectation is that the community is part of the person’s journey towards good mental health.”

By Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project

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