Disability

The invisible scar is the one we refuse to see - opinion

Special in Uniform, a joint initiative with JNF USA, integrates young people with special needs into meaningful IDF service while creating powerful human connections that extend beyond the military.

Nitzan Yuval.
Matan Koch speaks at Ikar, his Los Angeles synagogue, on Disability Shabbat, Oct. 18, 2025.

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Oran Almog and Etgarim CEO Nir HaCohen.

Where disability meets determination

Illustrative, a woman in a wheelchair outside a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv.

Israel's deadly neglect: Disability rights ignored in emergency plans - opinion


Disability rights NGO challenges Gaza protest NY county mask ban with lawsuit

To the chagrin of American anti-Israel activists, mask bans had advanced in other states.

 Pro-Palestinian supporters attempt to gain entry to Grand Central Terminal as they protest against City University of New York (CUNY) college allowing the filming of an FBI: Most Wanted episode fictionalising a Gaza Solidarity Encampment in New York City, US, July 22, 2024.

First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage

Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.

 Mia Le Roux at Miss South Africa 2024

How does the Amit Melave project change the lives of amputees?

A Amit Melave project by the Lottery & Next Step connects amputees, offering emotional support, tools for daily challenges.

  Hanoch Daum at the exciting event of the 'next step' /

SHESEK: Helping Israel's disabled civilians post-Oct. 7

SHESEK is a Hebrew acronym for “rehabilitation and sports in the community,” but the organization focuses on much more than that.

 From left: Boaz Kramer, Dekkel Bachar, Prof. Shayke Hutzler at SPIVAK center in Ramat Gan.

Dan Hotels sponsors Israeli Paralympics delegation, hosts honorary event at President's residence

Dan Hotels sponsors Israeli Paralympic team for Paris 2024, continuing a partnership since Beijing 2008, hosting pre-Games gathering in Tel Aviv with lectures and equipment distribution.

 Aerial image of Dan Panorama hotel. Uploaded 15/6/2024

Disability rights organizations campaign against UN double standard

Usually, Israel submits a video message central to the theme of the conference, however this year Israel has submitted videos highlighting the UN’s unequal treatment of Israelis since Oct. 7.

 Screenshot of Beit Issie Shapiro’s video for Conference Of States Parties to the CRPD.

Released hostages to receive grants, monthly allowances and medical coverage

Approved: 2,000 NIS monthly stipend for former Hamas hostages, full disability rights, and medical treatment funding. 15 Knesset members supported the bill.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MK's and Ministers attend vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024.

Close your eyes and see festival to focus on challenges faced by the blind

The idea is to hold activities and events that are staged in ways that mimic blindness so people without  visual challenges can experience aspects of what blind people go through.

 THE NA LAGA’AT (Please Touch) Center’s Blind Day.

Apple introduces eye-tracking technology for iPhone control

Apple unveils new eye-tracking technology to help users with physical disabilities navigate their devices without touch.


Grapevine: Archive acquisition

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Tom Weiss