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Wendy Sandler, professor of linguistics at the University of Haifa and founding director of the northern Israeli institution's Sign Language Research Lab. Source: YouTube.

American-Israeli linguistics professor inducted into arts and sciences academy

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An American-Israeli professor of linguistics at the University of Haifa and founding director of the northern Israeli institution’s Sign Language Research Lab was inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Wendy Sandler is the...
Israeli Minister of Health Yaakov Litzman holds a live press conference on the new government restrictions for the public regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 19, 2020. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90.

Israeli public broadcaster KAN makes news accessible to people with disabilities

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The digital department of Israeli public broadcaster KAN has expanded its accessibility services, making the news broadcast more user-friendly for people with disabilities. Starting on Monday, the 8 p.m. main edition has been made accessible...
A screenshot of Flemish sign language for using a hooked nose to describe the word "Jew.” Credit: Screenshot.

Israeli embassy in Belgium, European Jewish Association criticize anti-Semitic sign-language gesture

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The Israeli embassy in Belgium this week blasted an online dictionary of Flemish sign language for using a hooked nose to describe the word “Jew.” The Israeli embassy on Twitter expressed “shock and dismay” regarding the “ugly...