(JNS.org) The Ruderman Family Foundation – an organization headquartered in both Boston and Israel that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the Jewish community – has launched its fourth annual Ruderman Prize in Inclusion global competition, which equally splits a $250,000 prize among five organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to Jewish disability inclusion “through innovative programs and services.”

“Innovative organizations in the global Jewish community are leading the way in promoting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in our society,” said Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation. “We believe that by recognizing the most creative and impactful of these organizations through the Ruderman Prize in Inclusion, that our Jewish community will be inspired by their example and seek to become a more inclusive community for all.”

Past recipients of the prize have included organizations in Russia, the U.K., U.S., Mexico, Israel, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and Argentina. The foundation is accepting submissions for the prize until April 20. Application information is available at rudermanfoundation.org.