Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-13 at 05:01

HEADLINES
Jerusalem Time-Share Sparks Eilat Shavuot Week
Debunked Autism Communication Methods Scrutinized
AI News Warns Of Inaccuracies

The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Uplifting News, we look at two stories that highlight lasting traditions and new paths to communication.

More than 30 years ago, a couple attended a time-share presentation offering a free dinner in Jerusalem. Of the 19 couples who attended, 10 bought time-shares at Club Hotel Eilat, a property that had not yet been built. The family received the third week in May, a time they say is ideal for visiting Eilat. Over the years they joined RCI and exchanged their week for stays at resorts around the world; their kids have spent the week with friends. This year their week included Shavuot, so they decided to use it. Typically, the time-share does not include meals, but a few weeks before the stay the hotel offered half-board from Thursday to Monday, including Shavuot, if they gave up the first three nights.

Separately, a Health Affairs report highlights methods to help people with autism communicate, calling for broader awareness to support further research. Dr. Daniel Orlievsky, a professor and director of an international postgraduate diploma program in clinical practice and research in the autism spectrum at the Catholic University of Buenos Aires, works on teaching people on the autism spectrum to communicate through typing. The piece notes concerns about Facilitated Communication and its variants, including Rapid Prompting Method, Spelling to Communicate, and Spellers, which have been debunked, while underscoring the importance of rigorous study to establish safe, effective communication options.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.

SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899250
https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-899178