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We all want the people we love in our lives to have a place where they are valued for their contribution.

Dana G.

Who we are

Sha’arim + Gateways was established in 1999 to address the unmet need for special education services for children and adults with disabilities in the Twin Cities Jewish community. 25 years later, our services have expanded to include Broader and Deeper Educational Support, Inclusive Social/Recreational Opportunities, Inclusive Summer Camp Support, Vocational Training for Adults with Disabilities, Direct Family Consultation, Pathfinder Workshops, and Community Trainings. Sha’arim + Gateways is your one stop shop for Disability Inclusion Resources! 

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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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Vocational Training

The Gateways Vocational Training Program offers adults with disability an inclusive approach to life and jobs skills training out in the community.  

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July 9, 2025

Staff Appreciation Night

Shout out to our awesome staff members that make everything we do happen! We wanted to show everyone how much we appreciate their hard work so we went to Game Show Battle Rooms for a night of team bonding and fun! Thank you to our amazing Sha’arim team for everything…

Gateways Training Day: Goal Setting

We held our second vocational curriculum workshop for participants in our Gateways Vocational Training Program. This session focused on the goal setting process and learning how to set goals. Trainees talked about jobs someone might want to have, skills required to do jobs, and worked on setting goals based on…

Preschool Workshop: Planning Your Dream Classroom

We wrapped up our final preschool workshop of the year with an inspiring session focused on designing your dream preschool classroom. Educators explored how to create inclusive, engaging environments that support the needs of all learners. Then we discussed how to implement their designs into their classroom for next year….

Darkaynu – End of Year

Darkaynu virtual classes wrapped up for the summer this month! The group had a ton of fun at their last session. Together they reflected on the year and discussed what they learned, their favorite moments, and what they want to work on this summer! Following that same theme of personal…