Major General Elyezer Shkedy, former Commander of the Israel Air Force and Director General of El Al, has been appointed Chairman of the International Board of the Friends Organizations of the ZDVO in Israel and the world over. For the past five years, Shkedy had served as Chairman of the Board of the Friends of ZDVO in Israel.
News and Events
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin Visits Beit Halochem
The annual ceremony to mark the “National Day of Appreciation for Those Wounded in Israel’s Wars and Terrorist Attacks” took place at Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
FIDV-Beit Halochem Joins the Israeli American Council National Summit 2019
The Israeli American Council National Summit 2019 brought together over 4,000 delegates – Israeli Americans and Jewish Americans – for a critical dialogue and inspiring sessions exploring a vast array of subjects, from December 5-8, 2019, at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. As noted on the IAC web
2019 Honor Delegation Meets with FIDV in NYC
Reuven Magnagey and Oren Or Bittoun, two disabled veterans from Israel participating in the 2019 Israel Honor Day Delegation, spoke to the Board of Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans-Beit Halochem, and their guests, on November 19 in New York City. Michael A. Leichtling, FIDV Board Chair, and Advocate Edan Kleiman, new Chair of the ZDVO Board in Israel, welcomed everyone.
New Leadership at ZDVO: Adv. Edan Kleiman is Chairman
The new leadership of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) has begun its work. The National Conference of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization unanimously chose Adv. Edan Kleiman as the Chairman of the organization.
Isaac and Fern Seinuk: Courage In Motion 2019
Dr. Isaac Seinuk, longtime Trustee of Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans-Beit Halochem, and his wife Fern, participated in the 2019 Courage in Motion ride in Israel, October 27-31. CIM is a bicycled-based journey that supports Beit Halochem, while also including disabled veterans riding along with the touring athletes.
AIPAC/AIEF Delegation Visits Beit Halochem
In the first week of September 2019, a very distinguished delegation of American friends, many of whom have a military background, visited Beit Halochem. Part of a now three-year collaboration between Beit Halochem and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the American Israel Education Fund (AIEF), the delegates met disabled veterans, toured the Beit Halochem facility, and discussed issues related to the heroes’ rehabilitation challenges and accomplishments.
Excelling Athletes and Their Coaches: Scholarship Award Ceremony
Scholarship support for Israel’s disabled veterans at Beit Halochem touches many lives. In the latest award ceremony, held on June 5, 2019, at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv, included awardees for outstanding disabled athletes and their coaches.
10th Annual Run/Walk in Woodmere
At the 10th Annual 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk, held on Sunday, May 19, 2019, an eager crowd of close to 400 braved uncertain weather in North Woodmere Park to raise awareness and critical operating funds for the Beit Halochem centers in Israel.
FIDV-Beit Halochem Valencia Bay Club Hosts First Meeting
We are happy to announce that our friends at Valencia Bay, Florida, have formed the Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans-Beit Halochem Club. At this initial breakfast meeting on April 28, close to 50 people came together to learn more about how Beit Halochem helps disabled veterans and survivors of terror attacks in Israel.