Happy New Year! Between apples and honey, fasting, and reflecting, it’s already been a busy 5786. I’m happy to say that this new year is even sweeter as we welcome to the world the newest litter born at the Israel Guide Dog Center right before the New Year. The journey of these Labrador puppies started months before they were born when the breeding team at the Center thought soon-to-be parents Lore and Spot could create strong, healthy, and [...]
For many Jewish teens, planning a mitzvah project is one of the most meaningful parts of preparing for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. A mitzvah project is an opportunity to connect Jewish values to real-world action, to step into responsibility, and to begin shaping a personal legacy of compassion and leadership. At the Israel Guide Dog Center, we see firsthand how mitzvah projects can transform lives—not only for our clients living with blindness, PTSD, and other challenges, but also [...]
Israel has taken a major step forward in expanding and protecting the rights of Israelis with disabilities who rely on trained dogs for daily independence, safety, and quality of life. On July 2, 2025, new regulations went into effect under the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law (Amendment No. 22 and Temporary Law) of 2022. For years, Israeli law primarily recognized Guide Dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired. While Guide Dogs remain essential, many other [...]
For those who are blind or visually impaired, a Guide Dog can be life-changing. When the Israel Guide Dog Center partners a dog with an Israeli in need, the 4-legged partner provides independence, safety, mobility, and emotional support. In short, the Center empowers our clients to navigate the world with dignity and confidence. Once paired, our partnerships have a 99% success rate. This tremendous feat is because the Center prioritizes training our dogs to thrive in the environment where [...]
