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
Youth with disabilities embark on an accessible gap year to Israel
This week, 29 students from around the globe arrived in Israel to begin their year in the Jewish state through Darkaynu, making it the largest cohort since the group's founding.
Meet the Dov Levy Prize Winners!
Prize established by Seeach Sod awarded to Chaya Bender and Jenine Shwekey
Overcoming bureaucracy to help people with disabilities
Kesher Association calls to allow those with special needs to exercise their rights.
Special-needs artists show the world what they need, and can do
The “Hotzim Gevulot” (Crossing Boundaries) exhibition is on display at the David Yellin College of Education in Jerusalem’s Beit Hakerem.
Shekel: Making dreams come true for Israelis with special needs
SHEKEL provides an astonishing, and growing, set of services for people with intellectual as well as physical disabilities throughout Israel.
Integrative Orchestra to play music by Israeli special-needs composers
This year’s concert will feature two pieces by musicians with special needs, who were inspired to compose through their work with the orchestra.
Ron Beck from Haifa wins gold at Special Olympics European Championships
Ron Beck, 15, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, finished first overall in the sprint.
Disabilities law: A major achievement for Israel - editorial
Yair Lapid: “The legislation will provide opportunities and rights for people with disabilities and will change their lives and the lives of their families.”
Lessons learned from COVID will lead us to new insights - opinion
Before COVID-19, men and women with special needs may have been less alert to the consequences of breaches in health protocols.
Making Israel’s history and heritage accessible for all
Heritage sites throughout Israel are now more accessible than ever before for people with disabilities, thanks to Jewish National Fund-USA.
