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Man pleads guilty to gun possession in connection with 2022 NYC synagogue threat

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 18 Sep

A man named Christopher Brown has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon as a crime of terrorism, following his thwarted plan to attack a New York synagogue.

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Ensuring care for both body and mind — the whole individual — for all individuals

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 May

The ongoing mental health crisis in Israel, exacerbated by the recent conflict, has highlighted the significant lack of mental health support for individuals with disabilities, who make up 20% of the population.

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The Remarkable Success of an Autistic Child

Chabad.org · 14 May

The video showcases the remarkable journey of Stephen Shore, an individual diagnosed with autism in his childhood, who defied expectations to become a successful professor, author, lecturer, and activist.

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How to Change the World’s View of Autistic People

Chabad.org · 14 May

The video showcases the inspiring journey of Stephen Shore from a recommended institution placement to becoming a successful professor, author, lecturer, and activist, aiming to change the world's perception of autistic individuals.

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Man who sold gun in synagogue threat case sentenced to 27 months

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 15 Feb

Jamil Hakime, the man who sold a gun to two individuals, one of whom threatened to shoot up a synagogue, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.

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Unlocking Autism // Developments in the Field Bring hope to Families

Ami Magazine in Ami · 7 Feb

Professor Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown of Arizona State University has been studying the relationship between the microbiome (the community of bacteria in the gut) and autism for over 12 years.

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A Mother of Autism

Chaya Rochel Leyton in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

In this personal poem, the author, Chaya Rochel Leyton, describes the challenges and daily routine of being a mother to a child with autism.

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A Mother of Autism

Chaya Rochel Leyton in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

In this heartfelt poem, a mother shares her experiences and challenges of raising a child with autism.

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The First Yeshiva Exile

Liz Shayne in Lehrhaus · 16 Dec 2021

The text discusses the story of R. Eliezer ben Hyrcanus and the Oven of Akhnai from the Talmud, focusing on different interpretations and analyses of the narrative.

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Post Knesset, Stav Shaffir’s new cause

Hannah Brown in Jewish Insider · 9 Dec 2021

Former Knesset member Stav Shaffir, known for her involvement in social justice movements, is now advocating for individuals with autism in Israel as her sister Shir is on the autism spectrum.

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The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga

Yitzchak Blau in Lehrhaus · 31 Oct 2019

In the book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum? Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources," Samuel J. Levine explores the idea of attributing autism to Joseph, a biblical hero.

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Israeli Man Convicted For Serial JCC Bomb Threats

Forward · 28 Jun 2018

An American-Israeli man, Michael Kadar, was convicted in Tel Aviv District Court for making numerous bomb threats to Jewish institutions, schools, and airlines in the United States.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calls Mandatory Vaccines 'Holocaust'

Forward · 14 Apr 2015

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused controversy by likening mandatory vaccines to a Holocaust, specifically referencing autism in children as a result.

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Halachic Aspects of Vaccination

Edward Reichman in Jewish Action · 8 Dec 2008

In the late 18th century, vaccination emerged as a method to prevent smallpox, despite being controversial due to risks.

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