BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
July 23, 2015
INTERNATIONAL
Tisha B’Av Notice---We would like to remind everyone that people with medical conditions must speak to both their doctor and their Rav before fasting on Tisha B’Av. In many situations, fasting or refraining from taking needed medications on schedule can cause serious complications. May we all be worthy of seeing the coming of Moshiach and celebrate Tisha B’Av as a joyous day of geula rather than as a fast day.
USA
Part Time Special Ed Teacher Needed---A fellow parent is looking for a private part time Special Ed teacher for her 4 year old son (on the spectrum) who is a student in Yeshiva of South Shore (Nassau County, NY) Teacher will work 8 hours per week 1:1 as a pull out who can adapt the Judaic and secular Pre-1A curriculum using teaching methods her son can engage with. Calm personality a must. For more information contact
Attention Kohanim---Vaad Mishmeres Kehuna has prepared a listing of areas in the Catskills that have roads passing cemeteries that may be problematic for kohanim. Attached is a list which they have prepared. For more information or to add information contact
Roll In Protest---There will be a wheelchair roll-in protest on Thursday, July 30 at noon in front of Uber’s office at 636 W. 28th St. between 11th Ave. & 12 Ave in Manhattan. Uber transportation has more than 18,000 taxis in New York City, but not even one wheelchair accessible taxi! When called for accessible service, they forward the call to another taxi service, resulting in delayed service. For more information contact Jean Ryan at
ISRAEL
Building Blocks Special Needs Magazine---Building Blocks Magazine is looking to interview an Israeli mother of twins---one child with special needs and one child typically developing-- for an article in the upcoming issue. If you are interested, please contact Moshe Klass at
Kesher Adult Activities---Adults ages 18-65 with disabilities certified as 20% nachut or higher, are invited to join in a variety of chugim and activities at community centers. This program is jointly operated by the MATNASIM company and the Ministry of Education. For information, contact the community centers listed here.
Research in Cognitive Inpairments---Families of youngsters ages 16-21 with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities, who are recognized by the MSH Dept (Cognitive-Developmental Disability Dept.) are invited to join a research project. The research deals with topics related to quality of life, choice and involvement in the community, with an emphasis on the voices of these youngsters and on identifying significant factors in dealing with their unique challenges. Additional emphasis will be placed on the parent's emotions and outlooks with regard to these challenges, which grow greater with the transition into adulthood. Research will be conducted in the families' homes and coordinated with the families. Each participating family will receive a 100 ILS voucher for Tzomet Sfarim. Contact: Michal Lachmi, Research Coordinator, 050-366-1320; Prof. Michal Al-Yagon: 050-550-0506.
Knesset Camp---Many children with special ed are left with no services during summer vacation. Though many meetings have taken place with Knesset members, the situation has not been resolved. To highlight this, Ahava will sponsor a special Bibi-Banett Knesset Camp will take place at the Knesset on Monday July 27 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Families, with the children and their melavim are invited to join in and call for Knesset member to do activities with their children. For more information contact