Special needs
Sneak preview: Excerpt from ‘Fairy Lights in God’s Backyard: A Jerusalem Love Story'
"There is still a bloodstain, in the shape of my neighbor, on the stone floor by the stone steps leading up to my teal door and shattered garden."
Education Min. violated privacy law in leak exposing 21,000 special education students, court finds
Side by Side: Helping people with disabilities connect socially
Israel education system short 3,000 teachers, raising fears over quality of learning
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.
Special-needs musicians to debut in Integrative Orchestra
Jerusalem Academy of Music and SHEKEL project with special-needs musicians to make its debut
Meeting life’s challenges: Deborah's journey to Israel and Judaism
The challenges of raising two special-needs children from foster care and conflicting parenting styles proved too stressful for her husband. Devorah, however, was determined to proceed with adoption.
