The TAP program
by Annika Eisner Tiferet Bet Israel Being a part of the TAP program has really had an impact on me. As soon as I heard about it, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. One of the main reasons for this is that my younger sister has multiple disabilities, and I wanted to learn more about different types of disabilities other than hers and strategies to help. TAP gave me the confidence to agree to help out with a weekly book club at my high school for the special education class. They meet after school, and it [...]
“TAP has allowed me to work there with a new perspective…”
By Hilary Rubin Or Hadash The experience that the TAP program has given me is one that I will certainly never forget. It has been incredibly meaningful and I have learned so much in so little time! At my synagogue, Or Hadash, I have been working in the Gan (kindergarten) class for 4 years now, but TAP allowed me to work there with a new perspective. Even though there are no Gan students with diagnosed special needs and/or disabilities that I am aware of, TAP has still taught me a lot about how to work with kids and help them [...]
TAP has introduced me to many different opportunities…
by Issy Goldstein Or Hadash TAP has introduced me to many different opportunities. One of the most meaningful experiences was helping out at Mishkan Shalom for Hanukkah. The TAP teens were given very loose instructions to help out where it was needed. My friend Hilary and I went over to help two people make latkes. We then learned that we were helping Lior and his friend, Helen. During a TAP session, we watched the documentary Praying with Lior. The movie follows Lior, a boy with Down syndrome, in the months leading up to his bar mitzvah. This was one of [...]