Resources Offered at Temple Emanu-El
A fully adapted room where children who have special needs can go during Sunday school or religious school to receive instruction in a way that is most beneficial to them.
Our Shalom Sanctuary is a space connected to our main sanctuary so those who need a sensory break, along with their parents, can still participate in services and feel connected to our community. It is filled with special equipment such as a kindle with calming application, fidgets, sensory bean bags, headphones and more.
The LRS is onsite at the MJCCA Schiff Preschool to help teachers be more successful at accommodating all learners in the classroom. This position is partly funded by a grant from the JAA
Temple Emanu-El live streams services to make them available to anyone who cannot physically attend a service.
Adapted prayer books are located in the office and are available for children or adults who have difficulty following in a standard prayer book. They incorporate symbols for optimal understanding of the prayers.
Magnifiers are available for folks who need help seeing the prayer books.
Temple Emanu-El has a drive program to connect drivers with those people in our community who cannot drive get to synagogue services. Sign-up HERE
Temple Emanu-El provides handicap accessible programming.
Jewish Abilities Alliance - How we partner with them.
The Greater Atlanta Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) powered by Federation believes that everyone in our community should have the opportunity to experience and celebrate our shared values, history and traditions.
The JAA assists families in finding programs and services they need for their loved ones with different abilities, strengthening their connection and enabling them to more fully participate in their communities. Making Jewish life more accessible for all is our primary goal.
Temple Emanu-El partners with the JAA in multiple ways. We receive training and support provided by the Community Inclusion Coordinator (CIC).
These trainings support our teachers and staff in becoming more inclusive and better understand how to implement supports in our classrooms. The CIC is also available to observe classrooms, which provides our teachers with individualized attention. Temple Emanu-El is involved in the JAA Community Disability Partner Meetings, where the main goal is to make Atlanta a more welcoming Jewish community.
Sharing our Stories, Raising Awarness: A Phoenix Rising
Read about our own Caitlin Silvi’s story of resilience as she faces chronic illness and raises awareness for all those with invisible disabilities. Read the interview between Mickey Rosner, co-chair of Koleinu, and TE and Koleinu member Caitlin Silvi.
