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The Hapoel Jerusalem youth department has begun a unique new program in conjunction with OU-Israel\u2019s Yachad Project for English-speaking kids with special needs whose families have immigrated to Israel from North America.<\/p>\n

Once a week, Yachad kids participate in English-language basketball training and group practice at the Rene Cassin gym in Jerusalem, under the supervision of coach Gidi Dodi.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m having the time of my life! I wish the practice sessions would never end,\u201d said Daniel Hall, a member of the newly-created basketball team.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Michal Mordechai, director of community affairs for Hapoel Jerusalem\u2019s youth department, emphasized that \u201cthe program with Yachad kids is an extension of our educational philosophy that through sports we can transmit educational values, teach discipline, and strengthen self-esteem and self-reliance \u2013 whether we are dealing with \u2018regular\u2019 kids or those with special needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Hapoel Jerusalem youth department has begun a unique new program in conjunction with OU-Israel\u2019s Yachad Project for English-speaking kids with special needs whose families have immigrated to Israel from North America. 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