Following an international diplomatic campaign, Odelia Fitoussi was elected this week to represent Israel on the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Fitoussi(43), who was born with muscular dystrophy (SMA2), will become the first Israeli selected to serve on this prestigious body, which is among the most sought after UN expert committees.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with her from her Bat Yam home.

(Photo:Courtesy)

Following an international diplomatic campaign, Odelia Fitoussi was elected this week to represent Israel on the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Fitoussi(43), who was born with muscular dystrophy (SMA2), will become the first Israeli selected to serve on this prestigious body, which is among the most sought after UN expert committees.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with her from her Bat Yam home.
(Photo:Courtesy)

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Odelia Fatoussi elected to UN's prestigious CRPD disabilities body

A special Purim seuda, holiday meal, was held this week at Sheba medical center in Tel HaShomer for some 200 IDF injured soldiers. The event, which included a megillah reading, entertainment and more, was organized by Olamit Wolf, a Tel Aviv-based holistic therapist who has been involved in providing food to soldiers since the beginning of the war. She was involved in organizing similar events over the holiday at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv and the Beit Leowenstein Rehabilitation Center. Wolf spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about initiative.

(Photo: Delphine Fisher)

A special Purim seuda, holiday meal, was held this week at Sheba medical center in Tel HaShomer for some 200 IDF injured soldiers. The event, which included a megillah reading, entertainment and more, was organized by Olamit Wolf, a Tel Aviv-based holistic therapist who has been involved in providing food to soldiers since the beginning of the war. She was involved in organizing similar events over the holiday at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv and the Beit Leowenstein Rehabilitation Center. Wolf spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about initiative.
(Photo: Delphine Fisher)

Bringing Purim to injured soldiers

Jerusalem Design Week is taking place at Hansen House in Jerusalem, June 22-29. The week features works, lectures, cultural events and more – all in keeping with this year's theme: lies and falsehoods. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Dr. Jeremy Fogel, a scholar in modern Jewish philosophy, and part of the curating team at Jerusalem Design Week.

(Photo: Dor Kedmi, from Facebook)

<a href="https://2023.jdw.co.il/en/lies-and-falsehoods">Jerusalem Design Week</a> is taking place at Hansen House in Jerusalem, June 22-29. The week features works, lectures, cultural events and more – all in keeping with this year's theme: lies and falsehoods. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Dr. Jeremy Fogel, a scholar in modern Jewish philosophy, and part of the curating team at Jerusalem Design Week.
(Photo: Dor Kedmi, from Facebook)

Lies and falsehoods at Jerusalem Design Week

"Halasartan" – Stop Cancer – an organization that provides support to young adult cancer patients and survivors, held a special tattoo party in Tel Aviv – bringing top tattoo artists to provide community members with an artistic and personal way to commemorate their journey. Tattoo artist Amit Shamir spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the event and its significance.

"Halasartan" – Stop Cancer – an organization that provides support to young adult cancer patients and survivors, held a special tattoo party in Tel Aviv – bringing top tattoo artists to provide community members with an artistic and personal way to commemorate their journey. Tattoo artist Amit Shamir spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the event and its significance.

Odelia Fatoussi elected to UN's prestigious CRPD disabilities body

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