October 30, 2019 at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem saw the largest gathering in recent years dedicated to Israel and Diaspora Jewry. RFF is proud to have been a leading partner at th

The Ruderman Seal of Approval for Authentic Representation is awarded to television or feature film projects featuring actors with disabilities in substantial speaking roles, and has been conceived as

Netflix’s ‘Tales of the City,’ ABC’s ‘General Hospital’ Among Ruderman Family Foundation Honorees (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter
 
‘Years and Years,’ ‘Genera

Actor RJ Mitte, a.k.a. Walt Jr. on the TV show Breaking Bad, has teamed up with the Foundation to promote disability inclusion in Hollywood. He’s here to tell you about the Foundation’s new market

I graduated from the Academy Gold internship program! What an incredible summer it has been. I’m so grateful to the Ruderman Family Foundation and to the Academy for supporting me on this amazing jo

As an intern for the production track in The Academy Gold program, we had an amazing experience of being able to film scenes on a sound stage at the Warner Brothers Ranch Studios.

Our cohort was brok

The Academy has been documenting my journey through the Gold Program. I will be featured in their “Intern Spotlight” video, where I’ll talk about my career in the entertainment industry so far,

Great news! I’m a recurring guest star in season 2 of Good Trouble on Freeform! The first episode my character appeared in just aired in the episode titled, “Unfiltered”.
So excited to be a

The Ruderman Family Foundation intern to the Academy Gold 2019 just won a prize. So why did people laugh? 
I’m an Academy Gold 2019 intern!
Working with the Ruderman Foundation for authentic repres

When we learned Emily Blunt is being considered to star as Rebecca Alexander in a new feature about her life as a woman who is deaf-blind, we reached out to multiple actresses with similar disabilitie

Another actress is being considered for a role of a woman who is almost deaf and blind by a new production. Before they sign on an unauthentic representation, we have other candidates for them to cons

A picture of the involvement of the organized Jewish community in the United States in legislation fighting anti-Israel boycotts
Since its inception, the State of Israel has dealt with a boycott again

The Ruderman Family Foundation is proud to announce Michael Phelps , the most decorated swimmer of all time, as the recipient of its Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion in recognition of his advocac

The Ruderman Family Foundation launched a campaign to strengthen relations between Israel and American Jewry.

The Ruderman Family Foundation is committed to bridging the gap between Israelis and the

The Ruderman Family Foundation was honored to receive the Chuck Siegal President Award at the DRLC Gala at Fox Studios. The Ruderman Family Foundation was recognized for its work towards the full incl

As millions are celebrating a long month of Jewish holidays, a unique technology was established to make sure everybody can take part in the holy days.
Faith and tradition are central to the lives of

In honor of the new Jewish year, and after 70 years of joint efforts between Israel and the American Jewry,
we produced a special greeting honoring the two largest Jewish communities in the world.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the number of depressive episodes in teenagers and young adults has risen dramatically in the last several years. In 2015, about 12.5 percent of adoles

Summer is almost over and so many of us are still eager to enjoy a sunny vacation. While planning a vacation has gotten so much easier with today’s innovative Apps, it’s still a rather maladroit p

An article published in the “Daily Tar Heel” presented a dangerous reality growing in our US prisons – the over representation of adults with mental illness in jail – as the local governme

In partnership with Here.Now, a Jewish teen mental-health initiative through Jewish Board, we bring you the 10 tips for summer camps that wish to prioritize mental health in their fun, exciting enviro

In a new, groundbreaking video Hollywood superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson joins national leader in disability inclusion, the Ruderman Family Foundation, in calling for more inclusion and opport

Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade and Avicii have all taken their own lives recently and suicide rates are on the rise across the country. The Foundation produced this video for our social media platforms

Johnson is sharing his story because he wants us all to pay attention when someone is in pain and needs help.

Imagine not being able to make your daily commute, because you can’t access the necessary MTA transit. For 100,000 people with disabilities in NYC, that basic right is a challenge every day.

Selena Gomez’s openness about her experience with depression and anxiety is helping destigmatize mental health.

 
Read the video transcript below:
 In 2016, Selena Gomez revealed her experie

It’s time to expand our diversity conversation to include people of all races, genders, AND abilities. Let’s make 2018 the year that we get diversity right!  
#Disability Is Diversity

Such honesty brings us another step closer to ending the stigmas behind mental health.

We love Demi Lovato
From a young age Lovato found herself feeling vulnerable, sad and withdrawn.
Her lifelong struggle with mental illness began without understanding why.
Since receiving trea

The new Ruderman Foundation Awards for Excellence in Reporting on Disability will recognize work done by large-market digital, broadcast and print media outlets, with prizes of $10,000, $2,500 and $1