Originally published by The Electronic Intifada, 17 May 2023. Hannah Weisfeld (right) leads pro-Israel group Yachad, which successfully lobbied to cancel Palestinian author Ghada Karmi’s book launch. (PalFest/Flickr/Yachad) Palestinian author Ghada Karmi’s latest book launch was canceled last week after lobbying by pro-Israel group Yachad, The Electronic Intifada can reveal. The Balfour Project, a charity […]
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YULA Boys Student Participates in National Yachad Disability Training
February 24th, 2021 Awake Goy
Nearly 40 teens from across the United States met virtually this month to receive training focused on making Jewish communal life more inclusive for individuals with disabilities. Yachad, the Orthodox Union’s (OU) organization for individuals with disabilities, organized the sessions which coincide with Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) celebrated annually in February. After […]
OU’s Yachad raises $1.6 million to support those with disabilities
January 12th, 2021 Awake Goy
The Jewish organization announced that the donations came from over 2,500 people, and the funding will underwrite services, programs as well as scholarships for those with disabilities. Source Views: 0