Purim Resources
- Accessible games, songs, and activities for Purim from Jewish Gateways.
- Inclusive Megillah story from Keshet.
- An interactive social story about Purim traditions from JKidAccess.
- Purim's call to unmask: authenticity and inclusion in the Autistic and Disabled Communities article from Jewish Disability Inclusion News.
More Resources
Sasone Downloadable Resources:
Other Resources:
- Creating a Culture of Inclusion (Matan PDF)
- Planning Inclusive Programs (Matan PDF)
- URJ Disabilities Inclusion Learning Center
- The New Normal blog from The New York Jewish Week
- Hineinu Guide to Creating Inclusive Communities
- The Shutaf Inclusion Guide
- Matan Fall Holiday Lesson Plans
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High Holiday resources to ensure accessible and meaningful services for all. Resource page from Jewish Gateways
JDAIM Resources
Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) occurs each February. The mission of JDAIM is to unite Jewish communities worldwide, raise awareness, and champion the rights of all Jews to be accepted and included in all aspects of Jewish life. Click here for more information, a full list of resources, event ideas, and upcoming national programs. These lessons aren't just for the month of February, they're great all year round!
Lesson plans for Pre-K to High School:
Jewish Values-based Lesson Plans:
- Adam Yihidi Nivrah 1 (PreK)
- Adam Yihidi Nivrah 2 (PreK-Kindergarten)
- B'tzelem Eloheim (PreK-Kindergarten)
- Purim - Being Seen (K-3rd Grade)
- B'tzelem Eloheim (Grades 1-3)
- Adam yehidi yivra (Grades 1-3)
- V'ahavta l'reiacha kamocha (Grades 4-5)
- Purim - Being Seen (Grades 4-6)
- Tzedek -Justice (Grades 4-6)
- Kol Yisrael Araveem Zeh B'zeh (Grades 6-7)
- Purim - Inclusion (Grades 7+)
- Tzedek - Justice (Grades 7+)
Hanukkah Resources
- Hanukkah resources for parents and families of kids with special needs to use at home JKids Access.
- New Hanukkah lesson plans for use in the classroom from Matan for grades K-2, 3rd-5th grade and middle and high schoolers.
- Accessible Hanukkah songs, stories, activities and more from Gateways.
For support or resources, please reach out to Lindsey Lipsky, Sasone Director.