Everyone has a place at the Shabbat table. The Gateways Shabbat Family Companion invites families with children of all abilities and disabilities to a Shabbat dinner celebration that is accessible for the whole family. Includes background for parents Shabbat blessings over candles wine and challah short stories and Shabbat songs as well as Shabbat conversation starters and other familyfriendly activities. Each blessings meaning is illuminated by the use of picture communication symbols developed by MayerJohnsonamp8482 the leading creator of symboladapted special education materials to assist individuals in overcoming their speech language and learning challenges. Over 30 vibrant photos bring the celebration to life. In this way Shabbat dinner participants can experience the celebration through clear direct language and rich and varied images. This easytohold concise Shabbat companion is respectful to all participants whatever their abilities and ensures that all can take part meaningfully in Shabbat observance in the home in as little as 10 minutes or as much as 45 minutes. Gateways Access to Jewish Education provides high quality special education services to enable children with diverse learning needs to participate meaningfully in Jewish life.