In honor of my Bat Mitzvah, I am running a campaign to raise funds for the Performing Arts Program at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation village in Israel’s south that empowers children and young adults with severe disabilities and pioneers cutting edge therapeutic and recovery services for anyone touched by disability.

With the support of Jewish National Fund-USA, ADI Negev employs the Performing Arts to help its employees with special needs and disabilities become actively involved in a variety of cultural activities, including musical performances, theater and art. This inclusive theater project provides the participants with a creative platform through which they can communicate their personal stories and daily challenges, and empowers them with self-confidence, a sense of fulfillment and the pride of accomplishment. Staged in conjunction with Sapir College South Festival professionals, the performances focus on the actors relating their needs and desires to move forward, their special friendships, and humorous situations they encounter along the way.

With your help, I want to help ADI’s Performing Arts Program bring accessible and inclusive theater to the masses and give ADI’s employees with special needs and disabilities a platform to share their stories and strengthen their connection with the community at large.

Thank you!