The Story of Hanoch Budin

Hanoch Budin a disabled IDF veteran who served in the Golani Brigade was wounded from a mortar during the First Lebanon War. As a result of the injury, his right […]

The Story of Dana Pinhasov

Dana is one of the many who have paid a heavy price while serving Israel and its citizens. Dana Pinsahov is a symbol of hope and determination. While she has […]

Thank you for your Support

To all of our friends and supporters With your invaluable help, we continue to work hard to innovate and provide our disabled veterans with the best rehabilitative care. We hope […]

Shmulik Daniel – Rowing

Shmulik Daniel served in the Egoz unit and was severely wounded in 2005, during an operational activity on Mount Dov. Following his severe spinal injury he remained confined to a […]

Moran Samuel – Rowing

Moran started as a (regular) basketball player in Israel’s young women’s team. In her military service she was an outstanding athlete. Moran underwent a rare case of spinal cord aneurism […]

Polina Katzman – Powerlifting

Born in Russia Polina graduated from a university in Russia. In sports, and competed as a healthy athlete in the Shot Put branch. In 1989 she was severely injured in […]

Nina Gorodetsky – Badminton

Nina is a badminton player, a member of the Haifa’s Beit Halochem,  a Paralympic athlete who joins the delegation to Tokyo after receiving the ticket to the games. Nina was […]

Women’s Goal Ball

(for the blind and visually impaired) The team consists of 6 visually impaired or blind young athletes, players from the School for the Blind and Beit Halochem Tel Aviv. The […]

Yossi Sa’adon – Wheelchair Tennis

48 yr. old Yossi Sa’adonHas practiced and played wheelchair tennis for the past 15 years. Over the years, Yossi has participated in many tournaments and championships in Israel and around […]

Pascal Berkowitz – Kayaks

The 17-year-old Parisian girl with a career as a dancer, slipped on a snowy day and fell under the wheels of a moving train. Both of her legs were amputated. […]

Rowing Quartet

The boat has 4 rowers: two men, two women and the helmsman. The quartet includes: Achiya Klein, Barak Hatzor, Simona Goren, Michal Feinblatt and the Helmsman Marlina Miller (the Helmsman […]

Julia Chernoy – Shooting

Julia was born with a disability that makes it difficult for her to walk and she uses a cane. Only at the age of 30 did she start training as […]

Doron Shaziri – Shooting

As a teenager, Doron began training as part of his GADNA para-military shooting training. In 1985 he enlisted in the IDF and served as a sniper in the Golani Brigade. […]

Un route to Paralympic Games

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games The Paralympic Games in Paris will take place between 28 August – 8 September, 2024, about two weeks after the end of the Olympic Games. Tokyo […]

“The Second Lebanon War”

“The Second Lebanon War” is the official name given to the military operation held in the summer of 2006. The war began on July 12th and ended on August 14th.During […]

Silver medal at the Manchester Grand Prix dance competition

We are so happy to update you all with the great newsAdam Greenfeld and his partner Ori Shiloh won the silver medal at the Manchester Grand Prix dance competition. Great […]

An Annual Meeting of All “Achiad” Project Groups

On June 10, 2021, for the first time since its establishment, about 100 members of the “Achiad” Program from all four Beit Halochem centers (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem and Beer […]

June 2021 Sports Achievements Updates

What a month of fun and activity, from Haifa to Be’er-Sheva, Beit Halochem members from all centers competed in different sport activities, we have a lot to cover so let’s […]

Amit Steinhart -“My soul is no longer the same”

In an interview with YNET News, marking PTSD Awareness Month, Amit Steinhart, PTSD-disabled veteran, tells about how he copes with the challenges of the invisible injury that changed his life: […]

The Story of Dotan Meishar

I am happy that I can continue to help other disabled veterans and I am truly grateful for all that Beit Halochem has given me and contributed so much to […]

National Wheelchair Basketball Cup 2021

National Wheelchair Basketball Cup hosted at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv We are proud to congratulate “Ilan Spivak Tel Aviv” Wheelchair Basketball teamfor winning the National Wheelchair Basketball Cup hosted at […]

Nati Hakshur – “I have 2 birthdays”

Nati Hakshur, a member of Beit Halochem: “I have 2 birthdays. That’s something I love to say all the time. It’s a way to show my family and friends, how […]

Operation “Guardian of the Walls”

Over 3,500 rockets fired at Israel 322 – injured 13 – dead May – 19 Beit Halochem Update Beer Sheva: is closed to the members, attended only by an emergency […]

The Story Of Aliz Noi

In 1967, Aliz Noi, a young paratrooper, lost his right leg below the knee in the battle for Jerusalem. “You cannot imagine what a mental blow it is for a […]

PTSD Program – Beit Halochem

The “Achiad” Program“Achi”-“ad” = “my brother” – “forever” PTSD is a psychological response to the experience of intense traumatic events, for veterans with PTSD, flashbacks usually involve visual and auditory […]

Yom Hazikaron 2021

Dear Friends of the ZDVO and Beit Halochem, on this day let us unite and remember all those who gave their lives defending the State of Israel as well as […]

Passover 2021

  Dear Friends, The Passover Holiday gives us an opportunity to reach out to you, our friends and supporters, to wish you a Happy Passover. This has been an exceptionally […]

Happy Purim and “Keep Your Smile On”

TU B’Shvat Campaign 2021

TU B’Shvat is observed at the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization ZDVO and its Beit Halochem centers  

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Victory in the midst of COVID-19

It’s not every day you see a photo like this: The two captains at the State Cup Finals award ceremony. Yesterday (Monday) Israel’s Minister of Culture and Sport Mr. Hili […]

Courage in Motion 2020

The 13th annual Courage in Motion, an initiative of Beit Halochem Canada, which took place October 12th, brought together (virtually) Canadian and Israelis cyclists in an extraordinary and amazingly successful […]

CELEBRATE YOUR BAT or BAR MITZVAH WITH BEIT HALOCHEM

The B’not and B’nei Mitzvah Wall of Honor Beit Halochem Jerusalem Your Bat or Bar Mitzvah is the perfect time to make a difference now Becoming an adult as a […]

The 2020 Virtual BEIT HALOCHEM International 5 K Run

THE 5 TOWNS RACE HAS GONE VIRTUAL. IT’S NOW AN INTERNATIONAL RACE! The 5 Towns 5 K has gone Virtual. Now called the Virtual Beit Halochem International 5 K , […]

Zoom Meeting with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Avigdor Kahalani

The 53rd year anniversary of the Six-Day War Zoom Meeting with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Avigdor Kahalani  

Pupils of Yavneh College London Support Beit Halochem

As part of their “Mitzvah Week” in November 2019, pupils from the well-known Yavneh College, Jewish Secondary School in London, prepared messages of support and gratitude for the brave Zahal […]

Friends of ZDVO in Israel held Gala in Recognition and Honor of its Supporters

For the fourth consecutive year Friends of ZDVO in Israel of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization held its annual Gala in recognition and honor of its many supporters. Amongst the […]

Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) and Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans, Beit Halochem USA, mourn the death of our dear friend and supporter Judith Hirsch Z”L

We mourn the death of our dear friend, Judith Hirsch who passed away peacefully at her home in Boca Raton. We express our condolences to Cary and Jayme, and the […]

First Place in Wheelchair Tennis – Yossi Saadon

Yossi Saadon, a member of ZDVO and Beit Halochem, won first place in the Quad in the wheelchair tennis tournament held in Args, Romania. Well done! with his coach Nimrod […]

Closing the Circle: The Entebbe Hostage Rescue Operation

An exciting story about the heroic Entebbe Operation was broadcast on Friday in Channel 12. The story of Surin Hershko, who was severely wounded during the Operation, and the youngest […]

ZDVO has a new Director General

Avi Lehrman, new Director General of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization.

The new leadership of the Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) has begun its work

The new leadership of the Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) has begun it work. The National Conference of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization unanimously chose Adv. Edan Kleiman as the Chairman […]

The 2019 Veteran Games and Conference

The 2019 Veteran Games (May 26-30), hosted by Beit Halochem, provided the ideal competitive experience for British and Israeli veterans to demonstrate their extraordinary skills together. Aside from this, the […]

Oren Blitzblau, won the Bronze Medal at the Paratriathlon World Cup in Paris

The scholarship distribution ceremonies were held during December at all ZDVO districts. 518 scholarships of academic and vocational training were awarded, as well as, pre academic preparatory course, in a total amount of NIS 2,228,265 (about $ 591,000) and 32 creative arts and culture scholarships in a total amount of NIS 75,000 (about $ 20,000).

The first Beit Halochem conference, called Leadership and Security for Israel

The scholarship distribution ceremonies were held during December at all ZDVO districts. 518 scholarships of academic and vocational training were awarded, as well as, pre academic preparatory course, in a total amount of NIS 2,228,265 (about $ 591,000) and 32 creative arts and culture scholarships in a total amount of NIS 75,000 (about $ 20,000).

A moving fund raising event – Geneva

A moving fund raising event was held in Geneva this past Sunday by Amis des Invalides de Tzahal-Geneve.  Before an audience of some 300 guests, members of the local theatre […]

#HonoringZahalDisabledVeterans

A huge thanks to everyone who sent postcards to honor the wounded Israeli soldiers left disabled for life, They have been coming from all corners of the world and are […]

Thousands honor the National Day of Recognition of Israel’s wounded veterans and victims of terror attacks

During the past week, thousands of people throughout the country marched and participated in moving ceremonies and educational events marking the National Day of Recognition of Israel’s wounded veterans and […]

One Goal: Paralympic games Tokyo 2020

Matuko Rada and Linor Kelman are IDF disabled veterans, wounded during their military service. As part of their rehabilitation at the Beit Halochem center, they tried out fencing among other […]

Seven Medals for Israelis at the European Championship in Wheelchair Dancing

Israel had impressive achievements at the European Championship in wheelchair dancing held in Poland this week. Tel Aviv Beit Halochem wheelchair dancer Vital Zinger and her standing dancing partner Shon […]

We stand with our friends in Pittsburgh

Fun field trip for the blind members organized by ZDVO

On October 9th a group of 18 blind veterans, accompanied by their spouses, went on field trip to the Ella Valley and the Beit Govrin Limestone Caves. The Zahal Disabled […]

Linor Kelman achieved 6th place in the IWAS Fencing European Championships in Terni, Italy.

Linor Kelman of Jerusalem’s Beit Halochem achieved an amazing 6th place in the IWAS Fencing European Championships in Terni, Italy. Linor was involved in a traffic accident when a bus crashed […]

Blind Golfer Zohar Sharon won the Italian Open

Blind Golfer Zohar Sharon won the Italian Open in Rome yesterday and is getting ready for the World Championship which will be held this coming Friday. Zohar is aiming at […]

Doron Shaziri, a leg amputee shooter, has qualified to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Doron Shaziri, a leg amputee shooter, has qualified to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. This will be his 8th (!) Olympics. Doron, you are an inspiration to all […]

A Prestigious Golf Tournament for the Benefit of the IDF Disabled Veterans Organization – Beit Halochem

On September 3rd, the Kadima Cup Beit Halochem Masters was held for the first time, a friendly golf competition in the prestigious setting of the “Joyenval” golf course for the […]

Glickman’s Incredible Achievement

Incredible achievement for Israeli table tennis player, Zeev Glickman, who took part in the China Open Paralympic competition winning a Bronze medal in the doubles games.  Glickman coached by Yossi […]

Oren Blitzblau breaks the world record for the blind in an Iron Man competition

When Oren Blitzblau from Herzliya crossed the finish line of the Iron Man competition in Sweden this morning Sunday, August 19,  he beat not only the sport but also beat […]