When a family walks down the street in the Five Towns and sees a child with a disability, a slightly different appearance, voice, or personality, how does the parent explain to the child that this slightly different child is also special, and an important member of the community? more

Seventy Jewish National Fund supporters gathered at the home of Jodi and David Pollack in Woodmere last Sunday to support JNF’s Task Force on Disabilities.The event raised funds and awareness … more

Kulanu will honor Melodie and Marty Scharf at its annual scholarship dinner on Saturday, Dec. 17, at The Sands Atlantic Beach. Kulanu Center for Special Services and the Kulanu Academy is a pride … more

Issue of July 17, 2009 / 25 Tammuz 5769 It was like a drive-in but without the cars. Members of Kulanu’s Young Leadership relaxed in camping chairs in front of a big screen on the lawn of Ariel … more

Shaina Safer, a student at Kulanu, proudly displays her New York State Home Health Aide Certificate. The certificate was presented to Shaina by Julia M. Blair RN, MA Director of the JMB Home … more

Pictured at KULANU’s recent scholarship dinner, held in the Sephardic Temple, are Jeffrey Schoenfeld, president of the board of KULANU; Melodie Scharf, KULANU dinner chair; Beth Raskin, … more

For the past 15 years, children with special needs who attend public schools have participated in a unique Kulanu Holiday inclusion initiative, providing a yeshiva experience over the year-end and … more

He spent a decade growing at Kulanu, and as he graduates from its most senior program, Far Rockaway resident Yoni Olenick, 21, recounts the variety of Kulanu options that transformed him to an active and outspoken member of the local Jewish community, an advocate and role model. more

Woodmere’s Congregation Aish Kodesh youth group performed a Purim play for participants in Kulanu’s Sunday program. It featured original songs, acrobatics, and great costumes. Thanks … more