Ruderman Family Foundation

The Jewish world’s biggest donor to disability inclusion has quietly pulled its funding

Dozens of Jewish organizations have benefited from the foundation’s giving, meaning the impact of Ruderman’s change in direction could be widespread.

By Asaf Elia-Shalev February 23, 2021 9:56 am

Jewish foundation rallies celebrities to call for more opportunities for people with disabilities

Among the 61 Oscar nominees and 27 winners playing characters with a disability, only two were portrayed by an actor with a disability, the letter organized by the Ruderman Family Foundation says.

December 24, 2019 9:48 am

Jewish advocacy group convinced Major League Baseball to change ‘disabled list’ to ‘injured list’

Baseball’s deputy commissioner specifically cited the Ruderman Family Foundation’s Link20 as helping to effect the change.

February 10, 2019 1:04 pm

Michael Phelps to receive Ruderman Foundation honor for his advocacy on behalf of disabled persons

By Marcy Oster January 9, 2019 1:46 pm

Ruderman Foundation campaign urges US to suspend ties with Poland over Holocaust law

February 21, 2018 6:38 am

Ruderman Family Foundation expands its disability work beyond the Jewish world

By JTA Staff April 10, 2017 12:16 pm

Only Israelis and Arabs can solve their conflict, Likud lawmaker warns American audience

April 2, 2017 3:10 pm

Marlee Matlin on her favorite acting role and why Trump’s comments may help the disabilities community

By Gabe Friedman February 22, 2017 11:03 am

Ruderman Foundation recognizes five groups with inclusion prize

December 7, 2016 9:00 am

Poll: Donald Trump will be ‘pro-Israel president,’ most Israelis believe

December 5, 2016 11:54 am

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