Posts Tagged: Israel disabilities
The Swimming Pool Helping Israel’s Disabled Community Learn to Walk
JNS.org - As the summer heats up, families around the world are taking refuge in the cool, relaxing waters of their local pools. In addition...
Jewish Group Hosts Inclusion Events Across Israel for Disabilities Awareness Month
JNS.org - The Jewish National Fund (JNF) nonprofit is hosting 60 inclusion-related events throughout Israel during February’s Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, with the stated...
Cornerstone Laid for New Rehabilitation Hospital in Southern Israel
JNS.org -- The cornerstone was laid this week for a new rehabilitation hospital in Israel's Negev region, that will provide much needed long-term care to the the...
Israeli Youth Raise Thousands to Fund Camp for Kids With Disabilities
JNS.org - Several weeks ago, dozens of teenagers from the Israeli community of Avnei Hefetz in Samaria decided to dedicate a portion of their summer vacation...
Institutionalization: Why Does Israel Continue to Be Infatuated With This Cruel and Archaic Approach?
Israel just can't seem to shake its infatuation with institutionalization. Throughout the developed world, this cruel and archaic approach to caring for people with disabilities is being eradicated. In...
Jerusalem Conference Seeks to Empower People With Disabilities
JNS.org - Wheelchair-bound Yoav Kreim—a well-known leader and spokesperson for people with disabilities in Israel for more than 20 years—has led demonstrations, lobbied members...
New Venture Seeks Entrepreneurial Solutions for Israelis With Disabilities
JNS.org - PresenTense Israel, a volunteer-run organization aimed at bringing together entrepreneurs to revitalize Jewish communities, is teaming up with the Ruderman Family Foundation...
