Mamriah ממריאה Community Learning Project

Where social growth and Jewish learning take flight

If your child has ever felt out of place in traditional Hebrew School classrooms — misunderstood, overwhelmed, or left behind — you are not alone. Many neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences, need more than simply patience or accommodation. They need an environment built from the ground up by people who truly understand how they think, feel, learn, and connect.

That’s exactly what the Mamriah Community Learning Project was created to do by the partnership between Jewish Learning Venture, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth-El, and visionary neurodiversity specialist and author Mike Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC. 

Adapted from the nationally recognized Camp Pegasus and Art of Friendship™ models, Mamriah (Hebrew meaning “to take off, soar”) blends therapeutic, evidence-based, social-emotional learning with Jewish education in a compassionate, structured, and creative environment. Every element—from the structure of the day to the tone of communication, sensory setup, and the length and pacing of activities—has been designed with precision and care to support the social-emotional and learning needs of neurodivergent children to decrease anxiety, and foster joyful, confident engagement in both Jewish learning and peer relationships.

In this warm, creative, and structured school-within-the-school, children build essential social skills for forming lasting friendships: communication, flexibility, empathy, and emotional regulation—while receiving Jewish education in Torah, Hebrew, values, holidays, language, and traditions that nurture a strong sense of identity and belonging. Guided by a partnership with master’s-level neurodiversity therapists and Jewish educators, each student experiences success, connection, and genuine pride in who they are. 

Parents and caregivers are partners in this process too. Through workshops, weekly updates, and open communication, you’ll gain practical tools to help your child apply what they learn—at home, in school, and within your community.

If you’ve been looking for a place where your child (and you) can finally feel understood, supported, and able to thrive—socially, emotionally, and spiritually—this is it. Check out the program details that follow.

We invite you to apply for admission to the Mamriah Community and watch your child’s confidence, friendships, and Jewish identity soar. Exclusive Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El early bird registration period ends on Monday, December 1st. After that, enrollment will be opened to the rest of the Jewish community. Don’t miss out!

With warmth and encouragement,
The Mamriah Team

Mike Fogel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, founder/director, Camp Pegasus & the Art of Friendship Social Skills Program

Lisa Richman, PhD, Director, TBH-BE Religious School

Erin Beser, MA, Director, Disability Access, Jewish Learning Venture

For additional information, please contact us at mike@childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com

Mamriah ממריאה Community Learning Project Overview
A Supportive, Structured, Social-Learning Hebrew School Experience for Neurodivergent Children

Who We Serve

January - June 2026: Pilot program for grades K, 1, & 2 (with the intention to expand to 3rd-5th grades in the future)

Children in grades K-5 with autism, ADHD, and learning differences who benefit from smaller, sensory-supportive, relationship-focused learning environments. The program is most effective for well-regulated neurodivergent children with anxiety.

Program Focus

• Making Jewish education accessible and successful 

• Fostering a sense of community belonging, pride and confidence in Jewish identity 

• Building social skills and emotional coping skills

• Making friends and having fun!

Program Design

• Small Groups: 6 or fewer children per class

• High Support Ratio: 2:1 staff-to-student

• Team Approach: Master’s-level therapist, two therapeutic assistants, and a Jewish content educator

• Specialized Neurodiversity Support and Social Skill Development Techniques: Developed over 2 decades

• Sensory-Supportive Environment: Movement breaks and calming spaces built into each session

Family & Educator Partnership

• Parent Workshops: Learn neurodiversity support strategies so you can reinforce your child’s learned social skills 

• Weekly Updates: Lesson recaps and tips for home practice

• Therapist Office Hours: Optional parent consultation time with neurodiversity experts

• Ongoing Teacher Collaboration: Faculty neurodiversity training & mentorship promote school-wide inclusion

Site Location & Timing

• Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El  |  1001 Remington Rd.  |  Wynnewood, PA 19096

• Mamriah Community runs on Sundays from January 2026-June 2026;  9:00am-12:00pm

• Twelve winter/spring 2026 sessions: Jan. 11; Feb. 1, 8; Mar. 1, 15, 22; Apr. 12, 19; May. 3, 17, 31; Jun. 7 

Program Tuition: 

• $2,000 per student*.

• We understand that every family's circumstances are unique. If you need financial support, tuition assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to discuss options.

  • *Families currently enrolled in TBHBE religious school can receive $500 off tuition to switch into Mamriah.