Like the United States, nearly one in five Israelis lives with a disability. In recognition of February as Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month, Jewish National Fund (JNF) will feature some of its partners in Israel.

As 2009 draws to a close, the board of Stand By Israel (SBI) is pleased to announce it has been granted 501c3 status as a tax-exempt non-profit organization. Stan Kreis shares this letter from the SBI Board.