{"product_id":"a-different-spirit-howard-blas-9781681150994","title":"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'Nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities","description":"\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: The Essential Guide to 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 and hard of hearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon- and minimally-verbal speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobility needs\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Blas, Ilana Trachtman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1681150999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681150994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Behrman House Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Howard Blas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47135402033407,"sku":"9781681150994","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_51168fbe-57bf-49dc-b7e0-b01330edb938.jpg?v=1755010040","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-different-spirit-howard-blas-9781681150994","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}