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

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How International Disability Rights Advocate Judy Heumann Changed Our World

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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.”

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1/17/2023 Top Pick

Jewish Support Anonymous Offers a Refuge From Struggle

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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1/5/2023 Top Pick

Six Top Social Justice and Diversity Books for Toddlers

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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12/8/2022 Top Pick

Epstein Hillel Helps Hanukkah Shine Brighter in Israel

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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11/10/2022 Top Pick

As Our Bodies Age, Embracing Mobility in All Its Forms

Walkers, canes and wheelchairs aren’t something to be feared, but celebrated for giving us the gifts of mobility and freedom.

By Rabbi Giulia Fleishman and Rabbi Jim MorganFor 2Life Communities

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10/4/2022 Top Pick

5 Powerful Mental Health Books for Young Readers

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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9/29/2022 Top Pick

Jay and Shira Ruderman Combine Philanthropy and Advocacy

The leaders of the Ruderman Family Foundation are number 27 on The Jerusalem Post’s Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022.

By Steve LindeFor The Jerusalem Post

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