Over 1,000 guests attended the Grand Opening of Beit Halochem in Beer Sheva on April 13, 2011. The facility serves thousands of disabled veterans and their families living in southern Israel, as well as the victims of terror attacks. It offers top-notch facilities within easy reach of veterans who previously had to long distances to get services. The center contains swimming, therapy, art, and performance facilities.
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Beit Halochem Ashdod
An integral part of our mission is to offer disabled veterans and their families all the tools to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Vital to this is convenience – to have a Beit Halochem in close proximity to those women, men and families being served. Ashdod was chosen as the site of the fifth Beit Halochem center after years of research and surveys. Situated on 7.4 dunams of land, the new center will be a hub for disabled veterans living in Israel’s Southern Coastal Plain.
Young Leaders Cycle to Support Disabled Veterans
On Wednesday, November 11, the Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Young Leaders hosted their second Annual Cycle and Support indoor cycling fundraiser, chaired by Maddy Ellenberger and Jennifer Silvershein.
Despite the Security Situation, “Courage in Motion 2015” is Underway
“Courage in Motion” (CIM), the annual bike ride in which dozens of Israeli disabled veterans take part alongside riders from North America, began on Sunday, October 18, as scheduled, despite concern that some of the guests would prefer to cancel in light of the precarious security situation in Israel. This
YOUNG LEADERS FALL KICKOFF EVENT
Raises Critical Funds for Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Close to 400 young men and women came out on a rainy night to support Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans and the heroic warriors wounded while protecting Israel during Operation Protective Edge last year. Sponsored and coordinated by the Young Leaders
Captain Ran Ben-Attia Shares His Story at FIDV Young Professionals Breakfast
Wounded by a sniper’s bullet during Operation Protective Edge in July 2014, Captain Ran Ben-Attia has undergone many operations during his recovery. He has also been studying for his Masters in Government and Politics. Introduced by Michael Shmuely, Chair of the Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Young Leaders Board, this
Vermont Bike 2015 Ride Supports FIDV-Beit Halochem
From July 12-15, the Second Annual Vermont Bike Ride was held to raise funds for Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans-Beit Halochem. The riders spent those three days riding the picturesque roads through the mountains of Vermont in support of disabled Israeli veterans.
Shlomo Ivgy of ZDVO Golf Team Takes 1st Place in Germany’s Championship for Disabled Players
The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization Golf Team, which operates under the supervision of Beit Halochem Haifa, brought great pride and honor to the ZDVO and Beit Halochem. At the German Open Golf Championship for Disabled Players in different categories (held yesterday, July 12, 2015 in Munich), Shlomo Ivgy, a member
Enthusiastic Crowd Turns Out to Support FIDV and Beit Halochem
5 Towns 5K Run/Walk Raises Much-Needed Funds to Help Disabled Veterans On April 19, 2015, with the weather cooperating, a crowd of more than 400 people, ranging in ages from infancy to 95 years old, gathered to participate in the 6th Annual 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk to support Friends of
Heroes to Heroes Recovering US Veterans meet IDF counterparts
by Yaakov Lappin, March 2, 2015, The Jerusalem Post A delegation of 13 American veterans dealing with PTSD and wounds inflicted in battle are in Israel for a 10-day visit, meeting with Israeli veterans. The former US servicemen arrived on a visit organized by the Heroes to Heroes Foundation, an