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May 23, 2018, 10:00 PM

Lessons on Success from Shoshana Cardin

Earlier this week, I attended Shoshana Cardin’s funeral. She was a very important role model to me and so many others. Like so many of her fans, I loved her. She was kind and gentle, and yet as fierce...

Apr 19, 2018, 7:34 PM

Happy Birthday Israel — But Watch Out for the Haters

It’s Israel’s 70th birthday, which is a real cause for celebration. The modern state of Israel, which was re-born out of the ashes of the Holocaust, is a modern-day miracle. I have been to Israel more than 30 times,...

Mar 17, 2018, 11:33 PM

Stephen Hawking’s larger and complicated impact on the world

Stephen Hawking had a complicated relationship with Israel. He worked closely with Israeli scientists, and visited Israel several times. In the later part of his life, however, he was convinced that he should stand up for Palestinians by boycotting...

Feb 18, 2018, 9:17 PM

What Can We Learn From What Non-Jews Are Doing On Disability Issues?

A young girl engages with Elmo at an informal tented settlement near Mafraq, Jordan, in February 2017. (Photo courtesy of Sesame Workshop / Ryan Heffernan) Jewish law and tradition teaches us that all people are equal. However, as we are...

Dec 21, 2017, 1:53 AM

Equality and Inclusion for People with Disabilities in Israel

There are many amazing organizations directly serving people with disabilities in Israel. But there is one tiny but mighty nonprofit that is key to winning the battle to enable people with disabilities to participate as fully and independently as...

Dec 16, 2017, 11:25 PM

Hanukkah, tzedakah and equality for people with disabilities

Given it’s Hanukkah, and getting towards the end of the secular year, I know that many of us are donating Tzedakah -- a Hebrew word literally meaning justice or righteousness. The word tzedakah is commonly used to signify charity,...

Sep 2, 2017, 1:47 AM

Hurricane Harvey: Hand-Outs and Hand-Ups

Gov. Abbott, like FDR, is a wheelchair user leading during a time of crisis This Shabbat goes into Labor Day, when we celebrate the opportunity to work. Jobs are where we make a difference, have a purpose, gain dignity and...

Jun 6, 2017, 2:58 PM

Jewish Member of Congress and Leaders to be in Reality Show

Rep. Brad Sherman, the Jewish 10-term Congressman, is known as a serious legislator with deep credibility on Israel and stopping the threat of Iran. So what is he doing in a reality show made by the same company that...

Apr 15, 2017, 8:28 PM

Win for Israelis with Disabilities as Itzhak Perlman starts “re-gifting” his Genesis Prize award

Stan Polovets at the Genesis Prize Foundation just shared the great news that music superstar Itzhak Perlman has started "re-gifting" his Genesis Prize award. When Perlman received the Genesis Prize, he announced that he would be directing his award...

Mar 8, 2017, 6:24 PM

10 Tips for Including People with Disabilities in Purim and Passover

With the Purim and Passover shortly upon us, it’s easy to hold festivities where all guests — with and without disabilities — feel welcomed, respected and have fun. However, with all the noise every time “Haman” is said, Purim...

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About Me

Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi is the President of www.RespectAbility.org, a non profit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities. She is also the co-founder/director of the Mizrahi Family Charitable Trust. The views are her own and do not reflect those of any organization.