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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
The exhibition took place in Modi'in Ilit with the participation of the Notnim nonprofit.
The tour was held at the request of the Israel Police for the benefit of the disabled community of Kiryat Malachi.
The Israel Dog Unit brought joy to the residents of the Kfar Perach community center in Central Israel with their signature working dogs.
Special needs children and their families were treated to a particularly entertaining dog show during the Fast of Esther.
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.
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Special needs children pray for missing teen to be found.
Along with the nonprofit Kav Lachayim, the Israel Dog Unit brings joy to children facing a variety of challenges.
The Israel Dog Unit held a a show for special needs children in Modi'in Ilit over the fast of Tisha B'Av.
The Israel Dog Unit held an exhibition of their working dogs' capabilities for special needs children in honor of Passover.
Jewish parents unable to send children to Orthodox schools due to law forbidding special needs funding in private religious schools.
Abraham B. Polinsky vocational training center officially opens in Jerusalem.
A special needs camp blessed the Israel Dog Unit that they should find missing teen Moishe Kleinerman - and soon.
Arab filmed abuse including tying up haredi youth in plastic wrap, uploaded it to social media.
The Israel Dog Unit held a special exhibition to bring joy to scores of children at once over Passover.
Special needs young adults learn basic skills for independent living, gaining confidence in themselves and their own abilities.
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
Heartwarming: Tammy Isaac-Shiffman, mom of 2 boys with special needs, talks about how she guided them past their disabilities, into the IDF.
20 teens and young adults from US, Canada, and UK arrive in Israel for a one-of-a-kind year in Israel experience.
Social venture designs the outfits of Israel’s representative athletes for the Paralympic Games, based on their unique special needs.
'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.'
New 'Titkadmu' program allows high-functioning ASD youth to enlist in regular IDF service, serve in regular units.
"Without this school, my son would never have grown to be the capable and independent boy that he is miraculously transforming into"
Defamation! They're Being Snatched Away From Me: My husband slandered me and said I'm not competent to raise my children.
Arab worker who systematically abused fellow employee at Shufersal in Gush Etzion will now be indicted for abuse rather than assault.
From responding to Islamic arson to finding missing people and doggy acrobatic shows for special needs children, IDU had action packed week
Therapeutic zoo in Ashdod offers special needs children the chance to interact with wide variety of animals being rehabilitated.
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.
24-year-old woman with mental disability arrested in Peru, faces 25 years in prison after she was found with drugs in her luggage.
Special needs students kick off the 14th year of Israel's only gap year program geared towards religious special needs students from abroad.
Jerusalem Foundation brakes ground on Thursday for a co-ed youth center for Vocational Training in the Kiryat Yovel neighborhood.
The Shalva band's meteoric success has enabled the Shalva organization to embark on many new ventures.
Naftali Stubin, a participant of the unique educational program in Israel for students with special needs wins Outstanding Soldier award.
Police pledge to work together with special needs school following filmed beating of autistic haredi teen.
Four special youth join the IDF in a personalized induction ceremony. Families: 'It's a Purim miracle.'
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'Technology has given us the ability to provide a way for these special children to express their feelings.'
Young adults with disabilities enlist for three year volunteer military service in unprecedented government initiative.
Seeach Sod is a network of educational and residential programs that provide a child with special needs with everything he needs to thrive.
Municipality throws children with special needs out of their school building in defiance of court ruling issued yesterday.
Beitar Illit Municipality establishes unique playground for children with disabilities, equipped with special games facilities.
Children with special needs incorporated throughout 3-day event, 10 young judokas with physical disabilities perform onstage.
New squadron of Special in Uniform receives their caps and wings.
The 'Yachad Gifts' Project trains and employs people with disabilities and helps them integrate into the work force.
Hi-tech digital companion robot allows parents to customize educational games for special needs children.
Rabbi Gershon Edelstein welcomes adolescents studying in special needs yeshiva.
Hassidic singing duo holds special performance in a vineyard, to help children with special needs, .
Olympic medalist Ori Sasson inaugurates new judo school in Jerusalem, volunteers with special needs children.
'These parents model a lesson of acceptance and kindness that will make their children better adults and leaders.'
