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In the midst of sirens and uncertainty, moments of childhood joy matter more than ever. Beit Issie Shapiro\u2019s Dream Costume initiative pairs children who use wheelchairs or walkers with industrial design students from Holon Institute of Technology to create imaginative Purim costumes that transform mobility devices into rocket ships, trucks, dollhouses, and more. The project empowers children to celebrate proudly and shows how inclusive design can turn challenges into moments of creativity\u2014even during wartime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read about it as featured in Jewish News Syndicate<\/a>, The Jewish Link<\/a>,<\/strong> andThe Jerusalem Post<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about this annual tradition HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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