On building a more inclusive society Disability can become part of anyone’s life experience at any time. Benny Hozmi Feb. 3, 2025
Synagogues can serve those with disabilities better without risking security, experts say Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month is “an opportunity to amp up what we’re always doing,” said Rebecca Schrag Mayer of Yachad. Naomi Grant Feb. 21, 2024
Creating an environment where all Jewish people belong Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month serves as an annual reminder to make communal spaces more inclusive. Rebecca Mayer Feb. 16, 2024
North American Jewish day-school students score a slam dunk for disability awareness This year’s winning entry in the accessible design contest, “Make the Change Challenge,” is a reimagined basketball hoop that makes it easier for people in wheelchairs and others to adjust the hoop’s height. Jacob Kamaras March 10, 2022
Two men and a shredder: Starting a business during COVID-19 Best friends Uriel Levitt and Jacob Werbin, both with disabilities and who found themselves out of work and unable to go to camp last summer, founded a company with the help of their mothers and the support of their community. Howard Blas Feb. 23, 2021
‘There was an energy I had never felt before, and it drew me in’ Driven by a desire to promote acceptance and true disability inclusion, thousands have traveled from cities across North America to volunteer at ALEH, Israel’s network of care for children with severe complex disabilities. Feb. 12, 2019
Volunteers bond with residents at ‘special’ center in the Negev With sprawling green lawns and water features surrounded by spectacular views of the Israeli desert, ALEH Negev’s 25-acre village looks more like a retreat center or resort. Shelley Elk Feb. 7, 2019
Fighting fire and stigma: How overcoming obstacles to learning inspires all Meet Yaakov Guttman, basketball star, IDF standout and the subject of a new documentary Elizabeth Kratz Feb. 27, 2018
‘Justice, justice you shall pursue’: Advocate for people with disabilities this month February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, a time when we encourage dialogue, discussion and action in our Jewish communities around how to create more inclusive and accepting spaces for people living with disabilities. William Daroff Feb. 9, 2018