Donors and recipients gathered during Hanukkah to award scholarships to disabled Israeli veterans. The Scholarship Distribution Ceremony lights the way for these heroes to succeed on their long roads of rehabilitation.
News and Events
Prime Minister Yair Lapid Sends Letter of gratitude to Beit Halochem
The Prime Minister of Israel, Yair Lapid, has sent an official letter of appreciation to Beit Halochem on behalf of the State of Israel. He called Beit Halochem’s efforts “sacred work” and “the very heart of Israeli society.” Kol hakavod (congratulations) to Beit Halochem.
Mission to Israel – Reduced price on hotel accommodations
Celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday on Beit Halochem’s Mission to Israel. Reduced price on hotel accommodations – April 23 – 30, 2023, with an optional: excursion to Eilat & Petra: May 1-3, 2023.
Beit Halochem draws a sell-out crowd at Florida luncheon fundraiser
On Sunday, September 18, Beit Halochem USA/Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans, held a brunch fundraiser at Deer Creek Country Club in Florida. We were honored to have Israeli Deputy Consul General, Mike Driquez, join us for our Celebration to Support Israel’s Disabled Veterans.
Beit Halochem Welcomes the Delegation of American Athletes of the 21st Maccabiah Games
The Maccabiah Games are the third largest sporting event in the world, and take place every four years in Israel. The rich history of this event dates back to pre-state times.
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
At a special and festive ceremony at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv, ZDVO / Beit Halochem awarded 74 sports scholarships to individuals, for a total amount of NIS 480,000, or approximately $140,000.
Greenberg Family Visits Beit Halochem Jerusalem
Debbie and Matt Greenberg, and their sons Jason and Robert, recently visited our Beit Halochem center in Jerusalem. The Greenberg brothers Matt, Mitchel and Mark, have shown their steadfast love for Israel’s wounded veterans by supporting Beit Halochem’s Gil-On Club for retirees, as well as the Young Disabled Veterans Club.
Scholarships awarded at special ZDVO-Beit Halochem ceremony
ZDVO-Beit Halochem have awarded 649 academic, vocational training, and creative arts scholarships in December 2021. The total amount awarded for scholarships was US$857,000.
President Yitzak Herzog Lights Candles at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv
Israel’s President Yitzhak Herzog lit the first Hanukkah candle at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv. This ceremony also marked the occasion of the Day of Appreciation for the Zahal Disabled Veterans and Victims of Terror. Among those present were Edan Kleiman, Chair of the ZDVO, and Abie Moses, representing victims of terror.
5K Run – A truly international effort
The Beit Halochem International 5K Run/Walk was held in North Woodmere Park on September 12, 2021. A hearty crowd of 200 persons of all ages joined in person, while disabled veterans and others in Israel partnered with us through a variety of physical challenges and sports.