by Mendel Groner | Sep 11, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion
Creating inclusive communities that celebrate diversity and foster meaningful relationships can transform lives – especially for individuals with disabilities. The webinar titled "How to Build Social Connections in Inclusive Communities" offers a... by Louis Aiello | Sep 4, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion, Torah Reflections
A Torah reflection from Louis Aiello, a member of the Team Friendship family. Shabbat Shalom to y’all! This week we read Teitzei, “when you go,” with the second reading being Chapter 21, verse 22, to Chapter 22, verse 7. Moshe continues his last... by Mendel Groner | Aug 6, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion
Friendship is a powerful tool for building social-emotional skills like empathy, communication, and emotional regulation. For individuals with special needs, these relationships provide a safe space to practice social interactions, navigate conflicts, and boost... by Louis Aiello | Jul 17, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion, Torah Reflections
A Torah reflection from Louis Aiello, a member of the Team Friendship family. Shabbat Shalom to y’all! This week we read Pinechas, named after the son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, with the second reading being Chapter 26, verse 5, to verse 51. The plague of Baal... by Mendel Groner | Jul 7, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion
Building friendships is essential for a child’s emotional and social growth. Kids develop critical skills like empathy, communication, and conflict resolution through these connections. Without these abilities, children may face challenges like isolation or rejection,... by Mendel Groner | Jul 6, 2025 | Friendship & Inclusion
Friendship is a powerful way to teach empathy and acceptance. By forming connections across differences, kids – and adults – learn to understand and value others for who they are. This approach is especially impactful in schools, where over 60% of students...
