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When the idea was proposed to have six girls with complex disabilities join a regular Beit Yaakov school in a specially designed class, it seemed like a dream. Now, as they enter third grade, the dream becomes a touching reality.

What happens to a woman who falls into postpartum depression, what makes her realize she needs professional help, and is there really a chance to get out of such a difficult situation? Dr. Vered Bar, director of 'Chava Clinic' at Sheba Medical Center, shares particularly moving stories.

Every Shabbat, approximately 200 girls attend the Tehillim organized by Vered Halili from Beitar Illit. She walks over an hour to meet them and buys gifts and valuable prizes with her money. "I'm not willing to give up; it's my privilege," she declares in an inspiring conversation. And what happened on the day she thought not to come?

Barry Meltzer is a sweet, charming, and captivating 6-year-old boy, but he is also allergic to many food products. What is life like for a child with a life-threatening allergy, and what can be done to help him? Chen Meltzer, Barry's mother, shares about life alongside the allergy and her special initiative on the topic.

Why haven't gifted children in the Haredi community received assistance until now? What led the Ministry of Education to create a unique program for them, and how is a child considered gifted? Menachem Nadler, head of the department for gifted and talented students at the Ministry of Education, shares the new development: A program for gifted children in the Haredi sector.

During their week of *sheva brachot*, Shelly Erlich and her husband faced tragedy when her brother was killed in an accident. Eleven years later, Shelly and her sisters perform a play that embraces the pain alongside joy, and continuity alongside the enduring memory of their brother.

Naava Raphaeli and her friends cannot forget the day a suicide bomber appeared, blew himself up within a group of teenagers, and killed two of their friends and a peer. Now they are launching a unique initiative that connects all segments of the population in the country.

Children once labeled as dyslexic, older students who never acquired significant reading skills, and those moved to special education frameworks due to reading difficulties have found help through Michal Rangini's unique teaching method. She shares her insights.

What does a child experience when born into a world of orphanhood? The son of the famous underground figure, Yair Stern, openly shares about his childhood and living under the shadow of memories of his father. "Some agreed with my father, and some claimed he was extreme, but everyone respected him."

Singer Ohad Rady wanted to launch his debut show, only to be told he couldn't perform with gender separation. "It's hard to describe what I went through at that moment," he shares candidly and also offers insights on the matter.

When Yoav Melihi learned that his eldest daughter had autism, he never imagined that just a few years later his younger son would receive the same diagnosis. Now, he sees it as his mission to share from a personal perspective what it's like to be "a father on the spectrum."

A coffee and sugar pack, garbage bags, canned food, and a Book of Psalms. What greater treasure can you offer a family exploring the country? Matanya Shnerb talks about the "Travel Kit" they've placed at 37 sites throughout Israel in memory of his cousin, Rena Shnerb.

The responsibility in the role, the daily schedule revolving around the sacred site, hosting world leaders and presidents, and the personal connection with women coming to pray at the Wall. Mrs. Yael Rabinowitz, wife of Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall, in a special interview.

When Rabbi Gil Manor was an eight-year-old child and began to regularly visit the synagogue, no one could understand what he was looking for there. He quickly got closer to Rabbi David Abuhatzeira and his sons and returned to full observance. Today, he is heavily involved in outreach, sharing his emotional story. How does the Temple model fit into this?

As a young boy, Dov Tzipori battled polio and faced bullying and negativity from peers and teachers. Defying all odds, the boy once labeled as disabled and a poor student became a professor at the Weizmann Institute. Today, he is a personal coach advocating for everyone's potential to rise above challenges.

From processed breads to sugary drinks, a comprehensive study highlights their link to increased diabetes risk. Find out which foods are safer.

Entrepreneur Tzahal Levy has been working on a unique initiative to create a special village for dementia patients in Israel, enabling them to live as independently and joyfully as possible. In a fascinating conversation, he details the plan that is set to become reality. But what are the hurdles facing this project?

About a year ago, Dor Shapira experienced a back pain that quickly became unbearable and led to paralysis of the lower body. As she was brought to the operating room at Beilinson, the doctors were very pessimistic, but throughout the ordeal, Dor maintained her belief. A month ago, she danced at her wedding—and you won't believe who officiated the ceremony.

Israeli hikers reported discovering a new plant called "Rhagadiolus" in Israel, but it turned out to be a species already existing for years. What led to the excitement? The scientific director of the Botanical Garden reveals.

What happens when a manager of a large tech company and an administrative manager of Wolfson Hospital decide to co-author a book on Pirkei Avot? What motivated them, and who guided them through the writing process? The surprising story of Yaniv Fogel and Ziv Elul.