2/10 Each Child According to His or Her
Ability: Preparing for the Bar or Bat Mitzvah of a Child with
Disabilities
Presented by Yesodot and Etgar L'Noar. A panel
of parents and professionals will explore issues and share
experiences about celebrating the Bar or Bat Mitzvah of children
with special needs. Panelists include: Rabbi Bernard Eisenman,
Temple Emunah, Lexington; Cantor Scott Sokol, Director of
the Jewish Special Education Certificate Program at Hebrew
College, and Cantor at Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline;
Marion Green, long-time Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor, teacher, and
consultant to Hebrew Schools on teaching Hebrew reading to
children with special learning needs; Parents of children
with disabilities who have recently become Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
Introduction by Rabbi Michelle Robinson, Temple Emanuel, Newton.
Come share questions and concerns; learn practical tips and
strategies; take home resources and how-to's. 7:00-9:00 PM,
Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton. RSVP: Sue Wolf-Fordham,
Yesodot, (617) 542-1993 x299 or wolffordham@rcn.com
or Arlene Remz, Etgar L'Noar (617) 630-9010 or arlene@etgarlnoar.org.
Join Yesodot families at the Leventhal-Sidman
JCC, Newton as we gather for a wonderful afternoon together.
Able to amuse and amaze, Gizmo Guys combine original routines,
quick-witted verbal repartee and world class juggling skills
in a raucous roller coaster ride of laughter and fun. Since
1987 the juggling duo have dazzled audiences around the world
with their infectious humor, artistic expertise and showmanship.
The Gizmo Guys provide the consummate family show, guaranteed
to excite and delight! Tickets available for the first 30
sign-ups. 1:00 pm, Newton JCC. Yesodot families' attendance
at this Magic Ark performances is made possible through a
generous private donation.
