Neshikha co-founder Chaya Ben Baruch is a kidney donor, vocal inclusivity advocate, and mother to 10 children. Five, both natural and adopted, experience Down’s Syndrome, 2 of which are a notable, married couple who live independently in a supervised community. Who knew that degrees in marine biology, and certificates in Chinese medicine and acupuncture would lead to this?

Chaya and Avichai, circa 1991
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24 Oct
Blog, Downs Syndrome, Inclusivity, Lifestyle, People

‘My friend just gave birth to a baby with Down’s Syndrome. How can I help?’

'My friend just gave birth to a baby with Down’s Syndrome. How can I help? By Chaya Ben-Baruch, co-founder, Neshikha.com   When you find out that your friend just gave birth to a baby who experiences Downs,...

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17 Oct
Blog, Downs Syndrome, Inclusivity, Lifestyle, People

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: A Nurse’s Perspective

Perspectives on thriving with Downs Marking international Downs Syndrome Awareness Month, a pediatric nurse at the Shalva Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities says that "societal attitudes towards Downs are...

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17 Oct
Blog, Downs Syndrome, Inclusivity, Lifestyle, People

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: A Mother’s Perspective Pt: III

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: A Mother’s Perspective Pt: III Down children are not a 'Problem'  By Chaya Ben-Baruch  How is the world going to accept my child in the face of an increasingly common perception that terminating...

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