Special Needs

Kisch shares late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Education Minister Yoav Kisch delivers emotional speech at Israel Prize ceremony, sharing late son's story and thanking founder of youth movement that supported him.

Tragedy in Jerusalem:

Special-needs teen succumbs to injuries from fire he set

Natan Tzvi Reisfeld, 13, passed away at Hadassah Ein Kerem after suffering critical burns from a Ramot building blaze that he started before being rescued by firefighters.

Israel Dog Unit holds special needs exhbition ahead of Yom Kippur

On Tuesday, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, organized a heartfelt event for children with special needs in advance of Yom Kippur.

Heartwarming:

Wounded soldier volunteers with special-needs children

After a serious injury in Gaza, Mevaser Duvit, a soldier and student at the Karnei Shomron Hesder Yeshiva, volunteers at a summer camp for children with special needs.

Israel Dog Unit holds special needs exhibition in Kiryat Malachi

Held at Ben Gurion Park in Kiryat Malachi, the event featured a live dog show where trained handlers showcased the impressive skills and capabilities of their service dogs.

In Samaria:

IDF and police fulfill dream for child with special needs

In heartwarming event, dozens of female IDF lookouts, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station and canine handlers from IDU, fulfill the dream of a child with special needs from Samaria.

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.

Hero to Hero:

Rehab program unites soldiers with special needs youngsters

In the midst of a moving ceremony under rocket sirens, wounded soldiers and individuals with special needs come together in the Hero to Hero program, bringing hope and shared healing.

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.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition tour for special needs groups

The tour was held at the request of the Israel Police for the benefit of the disabled community of Kiryat Malachi.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for special needs children

The Israel Dog Unit brought joy to the residents of the Kfar Perach community center in Central Israel with their signature working dogs.

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.

Deaf and mute couple divorced in Tel Aviv

Due to intricacies of Jewish divorce law, a specialized text was needed for the proceedings, and two different interpreters were required to represent the couple to the court.

Special Needs Centers are lacking proper bomb shelters

"Vulnerability Unveiled: Special Needs Centers in Israel Struggle Without Bomb Shelters, Impacting Families Nationwide"

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.

California:

Jewish parents sue to gain access to special needs funding

Jewish parents unable to send children to Orthodox schools due to law forbidding special needs funding in private religious schools.

Jerusalem:

Vocational training center for special needs youth opens

Abraham B. Polinsky vocational training center officially opens in Jerusalem.

Special needs camp blesses searchers for missing teen

A special needs camp blessed the Israel Dog Unit that they should find missing teen Moishe Kleinerman - and soon.

One-year jail sentence for Arab who abused special-needs youth

Arab filmed abuse including tying up haredi youth in plastic wrap, uploaded it to social media.

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

'The greatest day': Her sons are soldiers - despite disabilities

Heartwarming: Tammy Isaac-Shiffman, mom of 2 boys with special needs, talks about how she guided them past their disabilities, into the IDF.

Special needs students arrive for year in Israel

20 teens and young adults from US, Canada, and UK arrive in Israel for a one-of-a-kind year in Israel experience.

Inclusive fashion brand’s founders design Paralympic uniforms

Social venture designs the outfits of Israel’s representative athletes for the Paralympic Games, based on their unique special needs.

Hodaya Monsonego's brother: We were fighting for her for 2 years

'A gang of criminals took advantage of my sister and used her to smuggle drugs. I can't describe my feelings now that she's coming home.'

In first, autistic youth to enlist in regular IDF service

New 'Titkadmu' program allows high-functioning ASD youth to enlist in regular IDF service, serve in regular units.

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.

Belated justice for haredi special needs man abused by Arab

Arab worker who systematically abused fellow employee at Shufersal in Gush Etzion will now be indicted for abuse rather than assault.

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

Dangerous domino effect

Kids bored at home are no fun for any parent, but a child with special needs who’s at home unable to occupy himself is a serious challenge.

Coronavirus and the Special Needs community in Israel

Special needs Jewish woman struggles to survive in prison

24-year-old woman with mental disability arrested in Peru, faces 25 years in prison after she was found with drugs in her luggage.

Spending the year in Israel – Our Way

Special needs students kick off the 14th year of Israel's only gap year program geared towards religious special needs students from abroad.

New special needs vocational center to open in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Foundation brakes ground on Thursday for a co-ed youth center for Vocational Training in the Kiryat Yovel neighborhood.

How Shalva used Eurovision appearance to promote integration

The Shalva band's meteoric success has enabled the Shalva organization to embark on many new ventures.

'Everyone has something to contribute'

Naftali Stubin, a participant of the unique educational program in Israel for students with special needs wins Outstanding Soldier award.

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.'

Chicago kosher deli employing special needs workers is closing

Owner says exploring new business with will fit employees' skill set.

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.'

IDF embraces disabled volunteers

Young adults with disabilities enlist for three year volunteer military service in unprecedented government initiative.

Seeach Sod: Unlocking the secrets of the soul

Seeach Sod is a network of educational and residential programs that provide a child with special needs with everything he needs to thrive.

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.

Coming full circle ahead of Passover

New squadron of Special in Uniform receives their caps and wings.

'Yachad House' opens doors to special needs community

The 'Yachad Gifts' Project trains and employs people with disabilities and helps them integrate into the work force.

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.