Special needs

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.
SHEKEL participants with counselor during a siren, in a bomb shelter at the Jerusalem center.

Through a mother's eyes: The wartime struggle of Israelis with special needs - comment

 High school students take their mathematics matriculation examination (Bagrut), in at a high school in Rishon Lezion, on May 20, 2019.

Education Ministry says students' grades will not be affected by absences during Iran war

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Hadera woman fires handgun at husband after catching him mid-sex act with coworker


Ruth was disabled and loved music. She and her dad were killed by Hamas

Dr. Ilan Rabinovich, a father of two special-needs children, mourns the tragic loss of Eric and Ruth Peretz, a father and his daughter with cerebral palsy.

 Ruth Peretz and her father Arik at the Nova Music Festival prior to Hamas's attack on October 7 2023

High Court strikes decision to shorten school day for autistic kids

The Education Ministry published a temporary order to shorten the school days of autistic school children by 45 minutes due to a staff shortage, but the High Court has stopped it.

A school classroom is seen empty in Jerusalem's Beit Hakerem.

Alumot Or: Guiding special education students into adulthood

Since its inception, Alumot Or has supported hundreds of students in special education in 15 educational centers throughout Israel.

 Mina Raz.

The opportunity to learn from our stories - opinion

Our challenges can either be sources of regret and sorrow, or our building blocks for future success.

 LEARNING IN Ohr Moshe retrains students to believe in themselves.

Special Olympics: Embracing strength of vulnerability through athletic achievement

“We believe that this is a tremendous gesture from the State of Israel, not only to recognize the brand of Special Olympics, but to recognize the inherent grit, courage, determination and talent..."

DAVID EVANGELISTA (left) has been involved in Special Olympics leadership roles for decades, and he has lobbied successfully in Israel and throughout the world for legislation addressing athletes with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 – the 16th edition of event

Israeli children in the Gaza area will receive summer camp scholarships

Nearly 600 children from the area around Gaza will receive preference for summer camp scholarships.

A summer camp in Israel.

Lack of gov't funds sees summer camps for special needs Israeli kids scrapped

The budget cut to the movement sparked outrage, with some noting past comments against the movement by parties in the coalition.

WITH THE help of El Al, members of Krembo Wings get ready to spread their wings.

Israeli event in Australia sheds light on importance of support for special-needs people

 Laces movie

Israeli horse farm provides therapeutic education for special needs

The work with horses was found to develop confidence, social skills, ability to form and maintain relationships, trust in self and others and improvement in communication.

 Grooming and talking to the horse is an important element of therapy

Israel is a pioneer in special education - Robert Singer

Alumot Or programs will be offered in 500 classes throughout Israel in the coming years as part of its multi-year plan.

 Robert Singer is seen being interviewed by Zvika Klein at the Jerusalem Post's Celebrate the Faces of Israel 2023 conference at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, on April 27, 2023.