Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
New England & Capital Region, NY
New England & Capital Region, NY
Jewish National Fund-USA is the #1 nation-building organization in the world for the land & people of Israel. We are developing the Negev and the Galilee in every possible way! Go to JNF.ORG for more.
Nearly 13% of Israeli citizens are considered physically or mentally challenged, this is an opportunity for us to live our JNF-USA values of leaving no one behind!
Through the below initiatives and partnerships, we are helping to make Israel more inclusive and loving. Please see the specific giving opportunities below and mention your designation. Undesignated donations are welcome too. All gifts towards special needs during February will be matched up to $1 million thanks to a generous donor from AZ.
NONE OF THIS IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR PARTNERSHIP and we encourage you to watch this short video showcasing our work in Israel for people with special needs: youtube.com/watch?v=rAGlNwqxp0U
Our special needs programs:
*ADI Negev is a world class rehabilitative village located in the heart of the Negev that empower residents and outpatients to develop a greater degree of independence and become productive members of Israeli society. adi-il.org/adi-negev
*Special in Uniform gives youth with disabilities the opportunity to integrate into the Israeli Defense Forces, and therefore to fulfill their potential and be accepted into society. specialinuniform.com
*LOTEM offers field trips, accessible hikes, and creative workshops in nature for people of all ages with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. my.jnf.org/lotem
*Red Mountain Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center is located at Kibbutz Grofit in the Arava Valley and offers weekly horseback riding therapy to nearly 200 children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. rmtrc.org.il
If you prefer to make a donation via check or over the phone, please contact Dar Nadler at dnadler@jnf.org; t 617-423-0999 x816 or Emily Pfeffer epfeffer@jnf.org; t 617-423-0999 x812.
Nearly 13% of Israeli citizens are considered physically or mentally challenged, this is an opportunity for us to live our JNF-USA values of leaving no one behind!
Through the below initiatives and partnerships, we are helping to make Israel more inclusive and loving. Please see the specific giving opportunities below and mention your designation. Undesignated donations are welcome too. All gifts towards special needs during February will be matched up to $1 million thanks to a generous donor from AZ.
NONE OF THIS IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR PARTNERSHIP and we encourage you to watch this short video showcasing our work in Israel for people with special needs: youtube.com/watch?v=rAGlNwqxp0U
Our special needs programs:
*ADI Negev is a world class rehabilitative village located in the heart of the Negev that empower residents and outpatients to develop a greater degree of independence and become productive members of Israeli society. adi-il.org/adi-negev
*Special in Uniform gives youth with disabilities the opportunity to integrate into the Israeli Defense Forces, and therefore to fulfill their potential and be accepted into society. specialinuniform.com
*LOTEM offers field trips, accessible hikes, and creative workshops in nature for people of all ages with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. my.jnf.org/lotem
*Red Mountain Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center is located at Kibbutz Grofit in the Arava Valley and offers weekly horseback riding therapy to nearly 200 children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. rmtrc.org.il
If you prefer to make a donation via check or over the phone, please contact Dar Nadler at dnadler@jnf.org; t 617-423-0999 x816 or Emily Pfeffer epfeffer@jnf.org; t 617-423-0999 x812.
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$3,600 - Soldier & Canine Training Program. This 8-month program helps develop the correct attitude and ability with which to treat dogs for service in the IDF such as operating dog kennels, feeding and basic dog training. Special in Uniform
$2,500 - Independent Living Skills Training per Soldier. Training includes skills in daily life, safety, and well-being/self-determination, communication and household management. Special in Uniform
$2,500 – Weekly Nature Club. A weekly social and educational in-school program allows individuals who cannot leave their indoor environments on a regular basis to come closer to nature in a fun, creative, and informal learning environment. LOTEM
$1800 - Mother Nature Program. A safe and restorative day-long experience outdoors for mothers and their children who are victims of domestic violence. This includes hiking, cooking, and art workshops that promote trust and self-confidence. LOTEM
$3,600 – Monthly Special Education class. Sponsor a group for one month of riding therapy and working together in a group riding session. Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center.
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