Special Needs Children

Benny’s mother pleads to you: Help me save my child!

Benny was born 18 months ago, bringing great joy to his parents. A healthy, thriving baby, he was their sunshine. But six weeks ago, he suddenly became sick. Very, very sick.

Hostages' father shares moving moment with special needs children

During the emotional meeting, one of the students at ALEH’s special education school approached Tzvika Mor and handed him a gift to give his son Eitan when he returns from Hamas captivity.

IDU holds exhibition on Tisha B'Av for special needs children

The exhibition took place in Modi'in Ilit with the participation of the Notnim nonprofit.

Purim dog exhibition for special needs children

Special needs children and their families were treated to a particularly entertaining dog show during the Fast of Esther.

Special needs children with a special question: Where's Moishe?

Special needs children pray for missing teen to be found.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for special needs children

Along with the nonprofit Kav Lachayim, the Israel Dog Unit brings joy to children facing a variety of challenges.

Special dog show for Tisha B'Av

The Israel Dog Unit held a a show for special needs children in Modi'in Ilit over the fast of Tisha B'Av.

Israel Dog Unit brightens Passover for special needs children

The Israel Dog Unit held an exhibition of their working dogs' capabilities for special needs children in honor of Passover.

Dogs bring joy to special needs children

The Israel Dog Unit held a special exhibition to bring joy to scores of children at once over Passover.

On their way to independence with Darkaynu

Special needs young adults learn basic skills for independent living, gaining confidence in themselves and their own abilities.

What do Israel’s critics have against disabled children?

Arab children are first to suffer from the JStreet and US gov't opposition to building a school for special needs in Sheikh Jarrah. Op-ed

A Tragedy Is Coming Unless We Stop It

"Without this school, my son would never have grown to be the capable and independent boy that he is miraculously transforming into"

They're Being Snatched Away From Me

Defamation! They're Being Snatched Away From Me: My husband slandered me and said I'm not competent to raise my children.

IDU saves missing person, fights arson, cheers up special kids

From responding to Islamic arson to finding missing people and doggy acrobatic shows for special needs children, IDU had action packed week

Injured animals healed with help of special needs children

Therapeutic zoo in Ashdod offers special needs children the chance to interact with wide variety of animals being rehabilitated.

Remembering special needs victims of the Holocaust

Coronavirus and the Special Needs community in Israel

Police: We didn't know haredi teen was autistic

Police pledge to work together with special needs school following filmed beating of autistic haredi teen.

A time for miracles:

IDF celebrates Purim with heartwarming induction ceremony

Four special youth join the IDF in a personalized induction ceremony. Families: 'It's a Purim miracle.'

A shining star among Jewish educational controversies in New York

Iranian American Jewish Federation Saluted by ILAI Fund

'Technology has given us the ability to provide a way for these special children to express their feelings.'

Bnei Brak throws special-needs students out onto the street

Municipality throws children with special needs out of their school building in defiance of court ruling issued yesterday.

Special park for special children

Beitar Illit Municipality establishes unique playground for children with disabilities, equipped with special games facilities.

Israel wraps up European Judo championship with 3 medals

Children with special needs incorporated throughout 3-day event, 10 young judokas with physical disabilities perform onstage.

New 'smart toy' offers autistic children new ways to learn

Hi-tech digital companion robot allows parents to customize educational games for special needs children.

Leading haredi rabbi meets special needs yeshiva students

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein welcomes adolescents studying in special needs yeshiva.

Watch: Ohad Moskowitz and Benny Friedman sing 'Tanya-Aderabe'

Hassidic singing duo holds special performance in a vineyard, to help children with special needs, .

Olympic medalist teaches children with disabilities

Olympic medalist Ori Sasson inaugurates new judo school in Jerusalem, volunteers with special needs children.

Second annual Buddy Baseball All Star game for special need kids

'These parents model a lesson of acceptance and kindness that will make their children better adults and leaders.'

A US bar mitzvah boy watches his dream come true

Despite his illness, bar mitzvah boy succeeds in praying at Western Wall - together with singer Yaakov Shwekey.

New center for special needs children opens in Jerusalem

Shalva, which cares for children with specials needs and disabilities, opens new center in Israeli capital.