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Bio Josh Aronson is a journalist on the autistic spectrum, community leader, and advocate for global Jewish engagement and inclusion. He currently serves as the Jewish World and Diaspora Correspondent for Maariv, one of Israel's leading newspapers. Based in Manchester, UK, where he lives with his wife, Josh is deeply involved in Jewish communal life both locally and internationally. He is a Deputy at the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a Board Member of the Zionist Federation UK, and was recently elected to the Zionist Congress as a representative of JLM–Meretz UK. He also serves on the Board of Keep Olim in Israel and is a Global Ambassador for both the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (USA) and Magen for Communities. He is a Council Member of President Isaac Herzog’s “Kol Ha’am” (Voice of the People) initiative — a distinguished group of 150 influential Jewish leaders from around the world. Josh holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and Advertising, from Ono Academic College, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Journalism at the University of Salford. His advocacy work focuses on disability inclusion and accessibility. He leads initiatives honoring Holocaust victims with disabilities, improving travel accessibility for individuals on the autism spectrum, and promoting global use of the inclusive term “people with determination,” inspired by terminology adopted in Dubai. Current Positions: Reporter on Jewish World and the Diaspora for Maariv Zionist Congress Elect representing JLM–Meretz UK Member of the Board of Directors, Zionist Federation of the UK Deputy, Board of Deputies of British Jews Council Member, Voice of the People Initiative by President Isaac Herzog — one of 150 influential Jewish figures worldwide Board Member, Keep Olim in Israel Organization Global Ambassador, Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (USA) Global Ambassador, Magen for Communities Organization Manager, 144VIP Group Education: B.A. in Business Administration, Ono Academic College — Specialization: Marketing and Advertising M.A. (in progress) in International Journalism, University of Salford Social and Policy Initiatives: Led efforts for the commemoration of people with disabilities murdered in the Holocaust Advocate for accessibility in aviation and transportation for passengers on the autism spectrum Promotes inclusive terminology globally by adopting the Dubai-based language shift from "people with disabilities" to "people with determination"

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Total articles 100

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  EdTech final: Israeli triumph and the surprising social prize

  By Josh Aronson

  Feb. 24, 2025

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  Zelensky attends Auschwitz liberation memorial event at Babyn Yar

  By Josh Aronson

  Jan. 26, 2025

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Maariv

האתר הרשמי של עיתון מעריב, כל חדשות היום מהארץ ומהעולם במקום אחד. מבזקי חדשות, כתבות כלכלה, ספורט, רכילות, בריאות, טכנולוגיה מהארץ ומהעולם.