Special needs
Hadera woman fires handgun at husband after catching him mid-sex act with coworker
On Saturday night, police brought the suspect to the Haifa Magistrate’s Court, where the woman's defense attorney said she, a mother of two, discovered her husband mid-sex act with a coworker.
Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village
Grapevine, November 14, 2025: A Woman of valor
Back to school: How to prepare children with special needs for the new year - opinion
B'nai B'rith, JNF, to honor Holocaust-era educator Samuel Bein
The joint effort to recognize Bein is part of a long history collaborative projects between the B'nai B'rith and JNF.
Gvanim: The non-profit improving the lives of special-needs persons
Gvanim’s uniqueness is that each person has a plan developed specifically to meet his/her specific needs.
Border Police shoot, kill unarmed special needs student in east Jerusalem
Following the incident, the gates to the Old City were closed by Jerusalem police, in fear of protests. The Temple Mount is scheduled to reopen Sunday.
Hamas wants 'intifada' after Iyad al-Hallak shooting, protests expected
On Saturday, a protest titled "Murder in the Streets: Justice for Iyad al-Hallak" is scheduled to start in Jerusalem at 8:30 p.m., while another is scheduled to start in Jaffa at 7:30 p.m.
A Special Olympics lesson about togetherness
How disabled athletes teach us that the isolation we face today can bring forth a new togetherness for tomorrow
New initiative brings artists, musicians to special needs children
Artists and musicians donate their time for these interactive performances, which include music, storytelling, and magic and animal shows.
Coronavirus: A plea for humane solutions for people with autism
People with autism who are nonverbal and low functioning, sadly, may find themselves hospitalized and heavily medicated on locked wards of psychiatric hospitals.
Beit Issie Shapiro founder to get Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Naomi Stuchiner founded Beit Issie Shapiro almost 40 years ago, an Israeli organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults with disabilities.
Special needs IDF solders work to pack coronavirus testing kits – watch
These soldiers, known as "Special in Uniform" soldiers, were recruited to the Health Ministry's logistics center due to their experience in preparing emergency and crisis kits.
Adults with special needs offer babysitting services: a first in Israel
Through the organization Tzohar Halev, special needs adults will look after 2-6 year-old toddlers.
