The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale (The Bayit) had a special Hanukkah celebration for their children and their families, honoring the children of wounded soldiers of Beit Halochem.
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The Bayit (Hebrew Institute of Riverdale) Chooses Beit Halochem for its Chesed Day
The Bayit of Riverdale, NY, partners with Beit Halochem to write Shana Tova cards to our Disabled Veterans.
Israel’s Team Blue Off to the Invictus Games
These are exciting times. For the first time ever, on Thursday, September 7, Team Israel departed for Germany to take part in the 2023 Dusseldorf Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry of Great Britain. The Blue and White Team consists of 20 athletes, all members of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization.
Hosting a Special Mission From Ukraine’s Government
Headed by top government officials, the 25 members of the Ukrainian mission visited our center and saw the unique rehabilitation and support frameworks the ZDVO provides to our disabled veterans.
Gabby Cohen holds campaign for her Bat Mitzvah chesed project
In an act of true Chesed, Gabby has chosen to commemorate the Fogel family. Fogel family members were murdered in their home in Itamar, Israel just a few weeks before Gabby was born. Gabby is named after their 3-month-old daughter Hadas.
2023 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk
The 2023 Annual 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk was an especially festive event, drawing runners and walkers from far and wide to participate. This year it was clear that the race – nicknamed Gabby’s Race – was raising critical funds for Beit Halochem rehabilitation centers serving wounded veterans and their families in Israel.
75 sports scholarships awarded: Physical challenges can’t stop these Athletes
ZDVO – Beit Halochem awarded 75 sports scholarships for a total amount of NIS 480,000 (approx.USD 130,000) to athletes who have excelled and their coaches for their training achievements.
Israel at 75
The Israel at 75 Mission brought a group of close to 50 supporters of Israel’s disabled veterans and Beit Halochem, from across the world.
Oren Blitzblau, blinded Ironman competitor, tells his story
Congregants of Hebrew Institute of Riverdale benefited from Oren Blitzblau’s story of overcoming his challenges.
ZDVO Scholarship Distribution Ceremony at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv
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.