For the first time, this annual event on behalf of Beit Halochem went virtual, and international. This year there was another new feature: We invited the disabled veterans of Beit Halochem to participate, too, by completing any physical activity of their choosing and sharing this with us. Together with these heroes of Israel, we honored and supported their rehabilitation through the Virtual 5Towns 5K.
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Sports Scholarship Ceremony Held in Tel Aviv
Sixty Sports Excellence Scholarships were awarded at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv, for total value of $110,600 USD. In a special ceremony adapted because of the pandemic, the scholarship support went to excelling athletes and their coaches for their athletic achievements. Our brave men and women from all four Beit Halochem centers are truly inspiring.
Centers in Israel reopen
After three months of closed Beit Halochem centers, Israeli disabled veterans are now able to resume therapy and other rehabilitative activities. Here is Nahum Prital’s story.
Disabled Veteran longs to return to Beit Halochem, closed because of COVID-19
“Shelter-in-place” restrictions in Israel prevent disabled veterans like Roei Ben Tolila from being able to visit Beit Halochem Centers.
Standing together, giving them the help they need is Beit Halochem’s unwavering commitment
During these uncertain times, when the coronavirus forces the world into isolation, it is our duty to ensure that Beit Halochem and our veterans are not left alone.
Avri Horowitz and Family Dedicate Memorial Plaque at Beit Halochem Jerusalem
Beit Halochem in Jerusalem was pleased to welcome the Horowitz family for the inauguration of the patio at Beit Halochem in Jerusalem on February 13, 2020. The patio was dedicated in memory of Fred Shraga Horowitz z”l.