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Isabella’s Bat Mitzvah: A Mother’s Reflections

By Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

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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

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Plus Kids

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

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How International Disability Rights Advocate Judy Heumann Changed Our World

By JewishBoston

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6/2/2026 Top Pick

Helping Diverse Learners Unlock Hebrew

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

2/24/2026 Top Pick

The Support That Changed Everything for a Rashi Family

How one family found guidance, advocacy and lasting support through Gateways.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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12/10/2025 Top Pick

Gateways + The Miriam Fund Support Parents of Kids With Disabilities

This year Gateways piloted support sessions for caregivers of children with disabilities. The response was immediate and powerful.

By Ali ShwartzFor Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

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9/8/2025 Top Pick

Rabbi Darby Leigh Contributes to “A Different Spirit”

Kerem Shalom’s Rabbi Darby Leigh co-authored a chapter in “A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B’nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities.”

By Kerem Shalom

ADI Make the Change Challenge grand prize winners Charlie Sobelman and Alice Dunn Epstein Hillel School

4/16/2025 Top Pick

Bright Ideas and Big Hearts: Local Students Win Grand STEM Prize

Two sixth graders from Epstein Hillel School designed a playful, practical solution for kids with feeding tubes—and took home the top prize.

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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3/3/2025 Top Pick

Winning STEM Design Makes Feeding Tubes Fashionable for Kids

Students from Epstein Hillel School are making a big impact with their award-winning STEM project—creating stylish, comfortable accessories for kids with feeding tubes.

By ADIFor JNS

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2/19/2025 Top Pick

Finding Friendship and Belonging With Yachad

Matthew, Carla, Elena, and Beth discovered community through Yachad’s inclusive programs, where they can thrive and create meaningful connections.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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2/12/2025 Top Pick

Finding Purpose Through JVS Boston

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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2/12/2025 Top Pick

A Meaningful Jewish Education With Gateways

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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