Special needs
Israel education system short 3,000 teachers, raising fears over quality of learning
Israel faces a shortage of 3,000 educators, including 200 kindergarten teachers, raising concerns that unqualified staff may have to teach unfamiliar subjects or oversee two classes at once.
The Rebbe's vision of human potential lives on through Friendship Circle - opinion
The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion
Through a mother's eyes: The wartime struggle of Israelis with special needs - comment
New initiative brings artists, musicians to special needs children
Artists and musicians donate their time for these interactive performances, which include music, storytelling, and magic and animal shows.
Coronavirus: A plea for humane solutions for people with autism
People with autism who are nonverbal and low functioning, sadly, may find themselves hospitalized and heavily medicated on locked wards of psychiatric hospitals.
Beit Issie Shapiro founder to get Israel Prize for lifetime achievement
Naomi Stuchiner founded Beit Issie Shapiro almost 40 years ago, an Israeli organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults with disabilities.
Special needs IDF solders work to pack coronavirus testing kits – watch
These soldiers, known as "Special in Uniform" soldiers, were recruited to the Health Ministry's logistics center due to their experience in preparing emergency and crisis kits.
Adults with special needs offer babysitting services: a first in Israel
Through the organization Tzohar Halev, special needs adults will look after 2-6 year-old toddlers.
Special-needs musicians to debut in Integrative Orchestra
Jerusalem Academy of Music and SHEKEL project with special-needs musicians to make its debut
Meeting life’s challenges: Deborah's journey to Israel and Judaism
The challenges of raising two special-needs children from foster care and conflicting parenting styles proved too stressful for her husband. Devorah, however, was determined to proceed with adoption.
Respite for special needs children from Israel’s south
The children got to bake pita on a saj, learned about the map of the Land of Israel, enjoyed beautiful views, had fun with the KKL-JNF Activity Mobile and more…
The challenge of special needs: Personetics, a Tel Aviv software company
Jobs in general are difficult to find today, but having a special need makes it that more difficult. Meet Personetics.
BIG to run special needs 'quiet centers'
"We decided to enlist for the people and families who need a customized shopping environment like breathable air," said Yasmin Elad, BIG's corporate responsibility manager.
