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Deaf and blind in the middle of a landslide

It is not a unique phenomenon. Opinion.

Deaf and blind in the middle of a landslide

Watch: Students at School for the Blind sing about hope

Student choir from Israeli School for the Blind sing, 'I have hope,' bringing joy to Israelis from across the country: 'I have hope, I know that everything is for the good; I have hope, and the entire world is filled with love.'

Watch: Students at School for the Blind sing about hope

Eyewitness was blind:

Chicago man freed after twelve years in prison for murder

Darien Harris spent twelve years behind bars before proving that the eyewitness to his alleged crime was legally blind.

Chicago man freed after twelve years in prison for murder

Blind Israeli athlete raises money running London Marathon

Avi Solomon raised $6,800 participating in the London Marathon.

Blind Israeli athlete raises money running London Marathon

Blind woman identifies cancer patients by their voice

Osnat Bublil lost vision at young age, but did not give up studying to become massage therapist; currently works with patients at Hadassah.

Blind woman identifies cancer patients by their voice

Meet Ori - a blind officer in the Israeli Air Force

Ori was born blind, but that didn't stop her from fulfilling her dream of serving in the IDF.

Meet Ori - a blind officer in the Israeli Air Force

These glasses help visually impaired citizens to vote

Israeli start-up develops glasses that enable visually impaired to read and exercise right to vote.

These glasses help visually impaired citizens to vote

PM to blind soldier: You deserve to serve

Blind soldier turns to PM Netanyahu with three wishes; Netanyahu grants two of them - and IDF welcomes new Air Force soldier.

PM to blind soldier: You deserve to serve

Tzohar campaigns for access for blind to synagogues

This coming Shabbat , as we read about our Forefather Yitzchak losing his sight, Tzohar will call attention to needs of blind in synagogues.

Tzohar campaigns for access for blind to synagogues

Triumph of ‘Master Chef’ Contestant Blinded by Terror

Israeli woman blinded by suicide bomber relates the journey that has led her to find success as a cook: 'I want to live'.

Triumph of ‘Master Chef’ Contestant Blinded by Terror

Israel is #1 in Preventing Blindness

The rates of preventable blindness in Israel have been cut by more than half in the past decade, putting Israel in first place worldwide.

Israel is #1 in Preventing Blindness

Almost Blind Girl and Father Lead Creative Project

Innovative audio project led by an almost blind girl in Israel catching the imagination of children & social investors around the world.

Almost Blind Girl and Father Lead Creative Project

Hebrew University Scientists Create 'Sight' Method for Blind

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a device that enables blind people to “see.”

Hebrew University Scientists Create 'Sight' Method for Blind

Special Workshop Allows Even the Blind to Cook

A unique cooking workshop for the blind and the visually impaired took place this week, for the first time in Israel.

Special Workshop Allows Even the Blind to Cook

Blind Terror Victim: I Am an IDF Soldier Like Everyone Else

Oren Almog says he serves in the IDF “like everyone else.” There are a few differences: Terror cost him his eyesight – and five relatives.

Blind Terror Victim: I Am an IDF Soldier Like Everyone Else

Even the Blind Can Participate in the Bible Quiz

Reuven Cohen may be blind, but he certainly isn't letting that stop him from participating in the Adult Bible Quiz. An inspiring story.

Even the Blind Can Participate in the Bible Quiz

Blind IDF Veteran to Run in NYC Marathon Sunday

A blind IDF veteran is running the 26-mile NYC Marathon on Sunday to raise money and awareness for Israel's first seeing-eye dog training center.

Blind IDF Veteran to Run in NYC Marathon Sunday