{"product_id":"a-different-spirit-creating-meaningful-bnai-mitzvah-for-children-with-disabilities-paperback","title":"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'Nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHoward Blas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIlana Trachtman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA first-of-its-kind resource guide for inclusive b'nai mitzvah celebrations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor too long, teens with special needs have been on the margins of the Jewish community. As for any child, their b'nai mitzvah should be a joyous time as they transition into adulthood and affirm their commitment to their community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'nai Mitzvah for Children With Disabilities\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to help clergy and families navigate creating a meaningful and inclusive celebration for all. This collection of essays includes inspiration and practical guidance on planning a celebration, managing accommodations and settings, and teaching children with special needs, as well as personal stories and a deep understanding of the concept of inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited by Howard Blas, the director of the National Ramah Tikvah Network which provides inclusion and vocational training programs support for young adults with disabilities in camps, and Emmy-award-winning Ilana Trachtman, director of the acclaimed documentary \u003ci\u003ePraying with Lior.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource discusses planning for teens with: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety and other mental health issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual impairment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeafness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon- and minimal speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobility challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing contributions by Jacob Artson, Daniella Bardack-Tarrab, Meir Yishai Barth, Rabbi Allison L. Berry, Shelly Christensen, Rabbi Menachem Creditor, Wendy Elliott-Vandivier, Meredith Englander Polsky, Jennifer Fink, Elaine Hall, Dr. Sheldon H. Horowitz, Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Matan A. Koch, Serena Leigh Krombach, MA, MSEd, Rabbi Darby Jared Leigh, Jessica Leving Siegel, Batya Sperling-Milner, Dr. David Neufeld, Rebecca Redner, Arlene Remz, Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, Pamela Rae Schuller, Dr. Stephen Shore, Rabbanit Aliza Sperling, and Rebecca Wanatick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53042313265459,"sku":"9781681150994","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ES2CB-lBe99781681150994.webp?v=1770836625","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/a-different-spirit-creating-meaningful-bnai-mitzvah-for-children-with-disabilities-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}