News

Inclusion

February 2025

On Building a More Inclusive Society

Published in JNS, an op-ed by Dr. Benny Hozmi, founder of Beit Issie’s Inclusive University program, author of Identity of Capability, and editor of the journal Disability & Society: Research & Practice.
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War

February 2025

War Amplifies Support Needs for Special Populations

"Due to this war, noises terrify him, and the disruption is immense. But the staff has been incredible. They don’t just take care of his physical needs — they nurture his emotions and calm his fears. It's more than therapy; it's about creating a space where he feels safe and loved." — Ashira
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New Inclusive Campus

January 2025

For the First Time: An Inclusive Campus for Toddlers with and without Disabilities will be Established in Ra’anana

“Beit Raz”, a new educational center of Beit Issie Shapiro, will open in September 2025. It will combine a mainstream daycare with an early intervention center under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. A team of experts will implement an innovative program that includes joint activities and adapted facilities to allow toddlers to develop in an inclusive and accepting space.
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War

January 2025

Breaking Barriers at Beit Issie Shapiro

Learn about Beit Issie's work specifically in response to the war in Sharon Altshul's recent feature article in the Jerusalem Report and picked up by MSN news.
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Mental Health

December 2024

Israel’s Invisible Mental Health Crisis, and How it Affects Israelis with Disabilities

Published in the Jerusalem Post a hard-hitting op-ed from Beit Issie CEO Ahmir Lerner
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War

December 2024

Beit Issie CEO Ahmir Lerner on i24 News for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

Ahmir shares the additional challenges people with disabilities face during war and how we are bringing forth solutions for the expanding disability population in the country.
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Mental Health

December 2024

Addressing the Social and Emotional Challenges of Special Needs in War Time

By Arieh Binyamin, principal of the Beit Issie Shapiro’s Special Education School in Ra’anana
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Social Change

November 2024

Radio Interview with Paul Calvert, featuring Michael Lawrence and Avital Grunberg

Paul Calvert is a journalist based in Bethlehem who produces content for Christian radio stations across the UK. The interview features Avital Grunberg from our Youth Leadership Group and CAO
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Social Change

November 2024

These Kids Want You to Ask: Is Your Bomb Shelter Accessible for the Disabled?

Originally published in Haaretz
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War

January 2025

CEO Ahmir Lerner on the IsraelCast Podcast, Hosted by Steven Shalowitz

In just 40 minutes, Steven Shalowitz and Ahmir Lerner dive deep into the incredible work of Beit Issie Shapiro. They discuss the organization’s mission to scale its knowledge and share
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