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.
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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.
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.
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.