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Sha'arim has given us a whole new idea of what our children are capable of.

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Who we are

Sha’arim + Gateways was established in 1999 to address the unmet need of disability inclusion for children and adults with special needs in the Minneapolis Jewish community. The program has expanded both in the area of education and guided social activities to include children and young adults with mild to moderate disabilities.

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Sha'arim + Gateways Programs

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Partner Schools

By partnering with Jewish schools, synagogues, and other community agencies, we provide services and support that focus on the unique needs and learning style of each individual.

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Darkaynu

Our Darkaynu in the Schools program offers students who learn best with one on one support the opportunity to enjoy a Hebrew School experience. The Adult Darkaynu program provides a space for our adult participants to continue their Jewish education and involvement in a fun and engaging environment.

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Friends ‘N Fun

By partnering with youth groups and young adult volunteers from the community, the Friends ‘N Fun program provides Jewish youth and adults with special needs the opportunity to be a part of inclusive and meaningful guided social experiences within our Jewish community.

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Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop is a non-profit provider of vocational training, job placement, and meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. 

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Upcoming events

J-HAP Holiday Program

June 1, 2022 | 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Shavuot

Adult Friends N' Fun

June 22, 2022 | 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
(Tentative Event)
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Recent News

April 13, 2022

Donation Center Recycling Partnership

Connecting with the community and reducing waste are just two things we strive to do in the Sha’arim + Gateways Vocational Training Program. Our goal is to help our community grow in as many ways as possible and our mission of inclusion pairs well with our goal to remain environmentally…
April 8, 2022

Basil and Bingo Friends ‘N Fun

What do Basil and Bingo have in common? Friends ‘N Fun! The Sha’arim + Gateways adult Friends ‘N Fun program recently met for an evening of friendship and fun that included a lively game of bingo with a pizza and fries dinner catered by Basil.  Participants had the opportunity to…
April 7, 2022

Purim and Passover at JHAP

March and April were busy holiday months for Sha’arim + Gateways programming at JHAP. We were so excited to be together in person for both events! In March Sha’arim + Gateways celebrated Purim with tenants from JHAP and Darkaynu participants. We decorated graggers, filled, shaped and baked hamantaschen, and then…
January 25, 2022

Sha’arim + Gateways with Moments Hospice Partnership

The Sha’arim + Gateways Vocational Training Program keeps growing and we are proud to announce our new partnership with Moments Hospice, a community business. When Moments Hospice approached us with the opportunity to work on an office job with them, we enthusiastically said “yes”!  This new partnership has allowed us…

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Become a Volunteer

Our volunteers come from across the Twin Cities Jewish Community. Friends ‘N Fun allows them to share their passion, unique talents, and abilities with our youth and adults.

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Become a Donor

Become an integral part of the world of inclusion and make a difference in the life of someone with special needs. An inclusive community starts with you!

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Join Our Staff

Our staff is made up of the best group of passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable individuals with experience in the world of special needs. Would you like to be one of them? Let us know!

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