Special needs
Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village
The annual event brought together visiting students involved in fundraising efforts with residents of the village, rehabilitation patients, staff, and volunteers.
Grapevine, November 14, 2025: A Woman of valor
Back to school: How to prepare children with special needs for the new year - opinion
Reporter's Notebook: Perfect time to panic: Separated from my special-needs son during the war
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.
Respite for special needs children from Israel’s south
The children got to bake pita on a saj, learned about the map of the Land of Israel, enjoyed beautiful views, had fun with the KKL-JNF Activity Mobile and more…
The challenge of special needs: Personetics, a Tel Aviv software company
Jobs in general are difficult to find today, but having a special need makes it that more difficult. Meet Personetics.
BIG to run special needs 'quiet centers'
"We decided to enlist for the people and families who need a customized shopping environment like breathable air," said Yasmin Elad, BIG's corporate responsibility manager.
Autistic student given 'quiet workspace' over a toilet
Funding limitations led staff to try repurposing the bathroom, which was used for storage, superintendent Greg Baker said. No student used the space during the school day, he added.
A communications class comes to Samaria
“Just before age three we put our daughter, who is autistic and nonverbal, on a bus to Hod Hasharon,” explained one parent who asked not to be identified.
Special education in Israel: Same mess, different year, say parents
However, according to parents and advocates for children with special needs, it’s the same old mess, just a different year.
Special education reform delayed due to lack of preparation
The Ministry of Education's announcement about two months ago that the "New Horizon" reform will apply to all special education schools was not made with the proper preparations.
Buddy Baseball All-Stars shine bright in the capital
“An event like this evening highlights the fact that we are all champions.”
Jamie Foxx praises Shalva Band
"This is so beautiful and close to my heart! What an inspiring group of talented young men and women!"
