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Howard Blas

Howard Blas

Howard Blas is a social worker and special-education teacher by training. He teaches Jewish studies and prepares students with a range of disabilities for b’nai mitzvah. He regularly leads Birthright Israel “classic” and service trips for people with disabilities. His publications can be viewed here.

Across Israel, doctors push aside personal loss and damaged homes to care for their patients during the war with Iran.
Herzog and Zamir attend an event in Tel Aviv honoring a unique program that has integrated thousands of Israelis with disabilities into the IDF.
Hundreds of mental-health professionals gathered for the 2026 ICAR Summit to align treatment strategies and coordinate a national response.
Home crowd and spirited doubles win highlight Israel’s return to the tournament after a two-and-a-half-year absence.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee says “HolyLandTravel.AI” could help encourage millions to visit the Holy Land.
After two years of playing in other countries due to war, the International Tennis Federation has allowed Israel to host again.
From daily therapy to long-term recovery, the nonprofit is scaling up to meet the needs of wounded warriors returning to civilian life.
The new Nelech initiative offers a high school program with Israeli students as an immersive introduction to the realities of life in the Jewish state.
Supported trips quietly expand access, dignity and belonging without changing the essence of the Birthright Israel journey.