Since October 7, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has stepped up its efforts to help the most vulnerable populations in Israel.
A new report highlights the scope that special education for young children is underfunded, undermanned, and neglected.
The two chairmen called on the Education Ministry to use recently discharged IDF to work with children of evacuees and special-needs youngsters.
"Hameshakem's employees have been working tirelessly since the onset of the conflict to supply the necessary equipment to the IDF and support the home front," the organization's chairman said.
Dr. Ilan Rabinovich, a father of two special-needs children, mourns the tragic loss of Eric and Ruth Peretz, a father and his daughter with cerebral palsy.
The Education Ministry published a temporary order to shorten the school days of autistic school children by 45 minutes due to a staff shortage, but the High Court has stopped it.
Since its inception, Alumot Or has supported hundreds of students in special education in 15 educational centers throughout Israel.
Our challenges can either be sources of regret and sorrow, or our building blocks for future success.
“We believe that this is a tremendous gesture from the State of Israel, not only to recognize the brand of Special Olympics, but to recognize the inherent grit, courage, determination and talent..."
Nearly 600 children from the area around Gaza will receive preference for summer camp scholarships.
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