“A strong nation is one that does not leave its most vulnerable members behind.”
The Israeli Air Force flight course is considered one of the most prestigious courses in the IDF. It lasts for three years and is held largely in the Hatzerim Airbase near Beer Sheva. Graduates of the...
View ArticleJewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
Golda Meir was a teacher, a kibbutznik and a politician who became the 4th Prime Minister of Israel. Israel’s first and the world’s third woman to hold such an office, she was described as the “Iron...
View ArticleInclusion of Heroes
Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion once said: “Israel has created a new image of the Jew in the world — the image of a working and an intellectual people, of a people that can fight with...
View ArticleIsrael and Autism Awareness Day
On Sunday, April 2nd 2017 on the international Autism Awareness Day, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted the following on his Facebook page: “Today is the international Autism Awareness...
View ArticleOur Story is a Story of Hope
Last week we celebrated the 69 birthday of the state of Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “Our story is a story of hope, not just for the Jewish people, but for all of humanity. We...
View ArticleA Nation United for the Rights of All
In 2006, the UN adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. More than 90 countries signed the act, committing to increase social inclusion, work and employment. What are the...
View ArticleHearing the New Sound of Israel
Besides for the national anthem, there is a handful of songs that will bring any Israeli audience to its feet, send shivers down its spines, make its hearts beat just a little bit faster. Songs like...
View ArticleBreaking Barriers in the IDF
World Blindness Awareness Month was established for every October to help people understand the realities of living without sight. The World Health Organization estimates that almost 285 million people...
View ArticleThe inspirational ‘Special in Uniform’ IDF soldiers
This Thursday, Israel celebrates 70 years of independence by spreading the word of inclusion and acceptance of social diversity * Israeli Paralympic gold medalist wheelchair tennis player and former...
View ArticleIsrael at 70: More than a Start-Up Nation
Given all we have achieved in 70 years, from water technologies to cybersecurity, from academic research to medical breakthroughs, from agriculture to clean energy — I’m proud how Israel continues to...
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