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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.

“We love baseball, and we love Israel. What better way to spend time than cheering on Jewish sports,” Jeff Goldstein of Toronto, who went to see the players with his whole family, told JNS.
The Dominican Republic mashes and bashes its way to a 10-0 victory.
“This is an opportunity to come together to promote friendship between the Latino and the Jewish communities,” says Jesse Rojo, director of the Philos Project.
Jordan Gladstone got permission from his Jewish day school to play hooky for a week.
The go-ahead runs came in the eighth inning in a game that was supposed to be easier for Israel.
Playing for Israel in the World Baseball Classic is helping Daniel Federman connect with other Jews and with his own Jewish identity.
Still, it has its work cut out for it at the World Baseball Classic in Miami, where some of the best teams share its division, says Peter Kurz.
Rimon Tubin, the founder of HackAustism, tells JNS the Start-Up Nation ought to be able to aid those with disabilities.
The game introduces Jewish Israeli tennis players to Arab Israeli and Bahraini colleagues.
As the E Street Band opens a U.S. and European tour following a long absence, Jewish “Spring-Nuts” share what it’s like to be faithful to God and the Boss.
TALI teachers offer added Jewish content to Israel’s state secular schools.
More than 300 day and overnight camps provide nearly 180,000 campers and young staff with a meaningful connection to Judaism each summer.