Ladies and Gentleman,

Tonight, we hope to stimulate your senses, challenge your comfort zone and invite you to experience a common dinner in an uncommon way.

 For just a short while, we will all get a taste of what it is like to live with physical limitations.

 As we experience this unique dinner here tonight, keep in mind that people all around the world live with these challenges every day, and have the strength to overcome them.

Israel is a young country, and we have had our own struggles, but in the end we have succeeded beyond all expectations. Israel is now leading the way with the innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life and increase access for all.

Israel’s Parliament- the Knesset- passed groundbreaking legislation to “protect the dignity and liberty of a person with disabilities and anchor his/her right to equal and active participation in society in all walks of life”.

Just today, we hosted a panel discussion on how to use technology to transcend physical limitations. You would not believe what Israelis’ famous ingenuity is doing to make life easier for people all around the world

We are driven by the spirit of Tikun Olam, the mandate to do our part to perfect the world, and by our concern that all members of our society have the opportunity to reach their full potential- for the benefit of all of us.

Enjoy the rest of tonight’s uniquely interactive dinner. This first course was just the beginning. We promise the main course and dessert will be just as special.

So, eat well, have fun, but keep in mind there is still a lot more work to be done.

You can find more information at Israel- Promoting Equal Rights for People with Disabilities.