Finding his voice and modeling inclusion For Doron Laor, the Special in Uniform band paved the way to serve in the military and to find his voice in the world of music. Eli Mandelbaum Feb. 10, 2025
In a wheelchair, sign in hand, Tal Kupershtein refuses to remain silent The father of hostage Bar Kupershtein visited the last place his 21-year-old son was seen before being abducted by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, and taken to the Gaza Strip. Feb. 5, 2025
On building a more inclusive society Disability can become part of anyone’s life experience at any time. Benny Hozmi Feb. 3, 2025
Should your child with special needs go to Israel for the year? It’s important to ask what value a year in Israel will bring, now and in the future, and if it's worth the challenges that come with it. Elana Goldscheider Dec. 3, 2024
$3.2m allocated to up accessibility to Rachel’s Tomb complex The comprehensive renovation plan includes expanding the access road, adding a new bus station, implementing safety solutions for pedestrians and vehicles and increasing parking spaces. Nov. 13, 2024
Meet the super doctor who treated ‘Superman’ In a new documentary on the life of Christopher Reeve, Dr. Steven Kirshblum talks tells JNS that the actor surprised him once by showing up at his shul. Alan Zeitlin Oct. 14, 2024
First-time Birthright volunteering trip for those with disabilities makes a real impact After the experience, participants asked a single question: “When can we come back and do this again?” Howard Blas Oct. 8, 2024
Elevator ‘project of kindness’ to make Western Wall more accessible “Every day, people are asking when it will be ready,” the site manager in Jerusalem told JNS. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 25, 2024
Bar-Ilan U graduates don’t let disabilities hold them back The ability to learn in intellectually disabled people reaches its peak at around 40 to 45 years old. Amelie Botbol July 14, 2024