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Special in Uniform: Inclusion In The Israel Defense Forces

Thursday, December 9, 2021 5 Tevet 5782

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLizerbram Family Sanctuary

IDF: Special In Uniform

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Special in Uniform is a Jewish National Fund-USA program that integrates young adults with disabilities into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and, in turn, into Israeli society. Special In Uniform is guided by the belief that all Israelis, regardless of physical, cognitive or intellectual challenges, has the right to reach their full potential. This one-of-a-kind program focuses on the unique abilities of each individual Special In Uniform soldier and places them in a role within the IDF that leverages their unique skill set. Special In Uniform soldiers are not only granted the opportunity to serve their country like everyone else, but they also gain essential life-skills that encourage independence, resilience, and integration into society.

 

Lt Col (Res) Tiran Attia has a distinguished 28-year career in the IDF, and was commander of the IDF’s Technology and logistics forces training program for army logistics cadets. From 2004 through 2014, he served as Commander of “Sar-El” – The IDF National Project for Volunteers who come from over 30 countries worldwide, most of them from the U.S. and France. The program was responsible for the promotion of Jewish continuity, creating cultural and educational exchanges between the Diaspora and Israel, and promoting aliyah. Today, Tiran is the Director of Special in Uniform, an innovative program which aims to integrate young adults with disabilities into the Israel Defense Forces.

 

Reception to follow - Sponsored by Myra and Charles Fleischer.

JNF Wire Report: What’s so special about Special in Uniform? By: Laura Ben-David

This event is presented by: JNF San Diego and Congregation Beth Am 

 

Registration closes at midnight on December 6th
* Following the Beth Am health guidelines, we ask that you make sure that
you wear a proper mask while on the Beth Am campus.

*Congregation Beth Am Health Guidelines: All attendees must be wearing a mask while on campus. Should you feel ill or have any of the COVID symptoms leading up to the event, we ask that you respect the health of others and stay at home. Thank you.  

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