Unlikely absorption centers: ‘Olim’ find soft landing in Israel through nonprofit work While supporting causes they believe in, new immigrants are also able to interact with Israelis in a meaningful way, practice their Hebrew and get acclimated to a very different environment. Noam Mirvis Aug. 16, 2019
The swimming pool helping Israel’s disability community learn to walk A hydrotherapy center in Israel is the first to use an augmentative alternative communication system that allows the nonverbal to express their feelings to caregivers, support staff, therapists and lifeguards via special communication boards placed around the pool. Noam Mirvis July 5, 2019
Israeli ‘Artivism’ programs offer Eurovision-style cultural exchanges year-round Understanding the power of music and art in cross-cultural dialogue, Israeli institutions have been promoting “artivism” for decades, providing budding artists with opportunities for self-discovery and a simultaneous rediscovery of Israel on their own terms. Noam Mirvis May 22, 2019
Program empowers Druze women to break Israel’s glass ceiling The Beyahad program at Ono Academic College provides aspiring Druze women with the opportunity to advance their professional careers while maintaining their traditional lifestyle. Noam Mirvis April 2, 2019
