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SPECIAL REPORT: We’re now their parents: hospital giving hope to wounded Israelis

Beit Halochem – ‘home of the warrior’ – holds deep significance for Israeli soldiers who’ve endured physical injury and trauma in the war in Gaza

Wounded vets from Israel and the UK test their mettle at 3rd annual Veterans Games

Melania Lidman. (31 May 2023). ‘THE TIMES OF ISRAEL. https://www.timesofisrael.com/wounded-vets-from-israel-and-the-uk-test-their-mettle-at-3rd-annual-veterans-games/amp/ The three-day event brings together more than 100 Israeli and British military veterans for an athletic competition, sightseeing, and a […]

The Fitness Hall Dedication Ceremony at Beit Halochem Beer Sheva

Thanks to a generous donation from the Krezner family, through the Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans, Beit Halochem USA, extensive renovations were carried out at the Fitness Hall at Beit […]

Inauguration of a Ninja Pool System at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv’s Hydrotherapy Pool.

Thanks to a generous donation of the Al Roadburg Foundation, through the Canadian Friends of Beit Halochem, (Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, Beit Halochem Canada), a new and unique […]

Saul Feldberg z”l 1936-2023

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, Beit Halochem and the Fund mourn the death of Saul Feldberg, close friend and longtime supporter. Saul will always be remembered as an extraordinary […]

Israel Marches and Salutes the Wounded of Israel’s Wars and Hostilities

Like every year, the National Day of Appreciation for the Wounded of Israel’s Wars and Hostilities begins with extensive marches throughout the country, from the Dan River up North, to […]

Mission to Israel – April 23-30, 2023

EXCLUSIVE BEIT HALOCHEM MISSION HIGHLIGHTS: Our accompanying wounded veterans will inspire us with their courageous stories Commemorate Israel’s fallen at the official Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) ceremony at the Western […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

Missing Home – Zahal disabled veterans longing to return to Beit Halochem

Here’s the link to the item broadcast on TV Channel 12 a few days ago: We hope to see them all soon at Beit Halochem!

Gloria Landy z”l, Longtime friend and supporter of Beit Halochem

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization and Beit Halolchem Haifa deeply mourn the passing of Gloria Landy, z”l, Longtime friend and supporter of Beit Halochem, and extend their heartfelt condolences to […]

We are pleased to announce that Beit Halochem Tel Aviv has reopened its doors!

The Physiotherapy department has resumed its activities and many members have already signed up for treatment sessions in the coming days. The Beit Halochem TA wheelchair basketball team is also […]

Celebrating Independence Day together with ZDVO

ZDVO Stand with the Zahal Disabled Veteran’s Widows and Orphans

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) stands with the Zahal Disabled Veteran’s widows and orphans on the eve of Memorial Day for fallen Zahal Disabled Veteran’s soldiers. To date, 23,816 […]

We mourn the death of our dear friend, Nigel Gilmore

We mourn the death of our dear friend, Nigel Gilmore from Manchester England, who passed away after contracting the Corona virus. We express our sincere condolences to his wife Evelyn […]

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).

2019 Courage in Motion Bike Ride in Israel Sunday, October 27, 2019-Thursday, October 31, 2019

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).

Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem Wheelchair Basketball Team Win the 2019 State Cup

There was a huge turnout at last night’s State Cup Final. The crowds cheered as Beit Halochem Tel Aviv’s coached by Alon Dor On (MVP, 20 pts.), beat their rival “Ilan Ramat Gan” 67:56. Ilan Ramat Gan had been State Cup Champions for the past two years.

CONFERENCE: “ISRAEL’S SECURITY – BEIT HALOCHEM”

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).

CONFERENCE: “ISRAEL’S SECURITY – BEIT HALOCHEM”

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 group of 25 graduate students from NYU, visited Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem

The group of graduate students were in Israel on a ten day visit during which time they were studying the theme, Disability in a Global Context

Annual Scholarship Distribution Ceremony

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 […]

Celebration of Life concerts – Beit Halochem Canada

Celebration of Life showcases distinctive Israeli music and heroic stories of strength, determination and triumph.

20 wounded IDF veterans travel to Peru for post-army challenge

The veterans were injured in the Second Lebanon War, Operation Protective Edge and the latest terror wave.

Excelling Athletes Scholarships 2018

On Thursday evening, the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization distributed 79 Sports Scholarships to Excelling Athletes and Coaches totaling some NIS 500,000.

Wills/Estates & Legacies

Why is this important? ZDVO Beit Halochem helps 51,000 disabled veterans, their families, by providing a variety of individualized therapies, cultural and family activities, sports challenges, and scholarships for higher […]

Privacy Policy – ZDVF, Beit Halochem Tel Aviv

Terms and conditions for using the Site This website is the official site of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Fund (hereinafter: “the fund”), which enables the collection and raising of donations […]

Beit Halochem Be’er-Sheva

Beer Sheva’s Beit Halochem was opened in January 2011. It serves a community of more than 3,000 ZDVO members and their families at the Southern District.

Beit Kay Nahariya

Established in 1958, Beit Kay is a Rest and Recreation Center for Zahal’s disabled veterans and their families. It was built in the northern resort town of Nahariya on land […]

Beit Halochem Jerusalem

3,500 disabled veterans are currently enrolled at the Beit Halochem Jerusalem. Together with their families, the Center serves some 9,000 members.

Beit Halochem Haifa

Over 2,700 disabled veterans who live in the north make up the active membership in Beit Halochem Haifa, with a total of 6,500 participating members, families included.

Beit Halochem Tel Aviv

About 5,600 Zahal disabled veterans, living in the country’s central region, are active members of Beit Halochem Tel Aviv. Including their immediate families, the overall members comes to 14,000.

Beit Halochem Ashdod

The General Assembly of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (the ZDVO’s governing body) approved the construction of a fifth Beit Halochem to be located in the City of Ashdod.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

To promote its vital work and assist the ZDVO in raising the necessary funds, the ZDVF has set up a network of Friends’ Organizations in the following countries: Canada, USA, […]

A “Second Home” – Beit Halochem Centers

Beit Halochem is a unique rehabilitation, sports and recreation center serving disabled veterans and their families. It provides a place where the disabled undergo the various treatments, which they need […]

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Fund (ZDVF)

The State of Israel cannot cope with the many needs of the disabled veterans in their long rehabilitation process. To be able to raise the necessary funds to answer these […]

The ZDVO

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO) is a registered non-profit organization, established in the wake of the War of Independence (1949), with the purpose of providing the 3,400 disabled veterans […]

President Reuven Rivlin meets disabled veteran cyclists in Jerusalem.

President Reuven Rivlin is often seen at official events with one of his grandchildren in tow. He holds the youngster’s hand as if leading him to yet another experience in the category of seeing is believing.

Annual Scholarship Distribution Ceremony

460 Academic and Vocational Training Scholarships totaling $606.000 USD were distributed and 36 Artists Scholarships were distributed totaling $26,000USD

New President to Friends of ZDVO in Argentina

Mrs. Berta Sutton, President of the newly formed Amigos de la Organización de discapacitados de Tzahal en Argentina visited Jerusalem’s Beit Halochem for the first time.

Courage in Motion Celebrates 10th Anniversary

85 cyclists from Canada and the USA alongside 85 Zahal Disabled Veterans, cycling on hand bikes, tandem bikes and road bikes, spent a fabulous 5 days cycling along the northern roads of Israel, from the Sea of Galilee to the Golan Heights.

Dear JARED

Dear Jared, when I heard that you donated your Bar Mitzvah money for the benefit of my studies, they tricked me to tears, what a child you are, what education you received, what an amazing family you are and how strong we are, how we are a nation that knows how to care for each other.

Israeli blind bowler wins world championship

Shlomi Lazmy pioneered 10-pin bowling for the blind in Israel. He took first place in the 2017 International Blind Sports Federation event in Japan.

First International Partners Networking Session

The ZDVF hosted the First International Partners Networking Session held in Israel between July 2-6, 2017.

Dear +++++ Foundation

One month after my wedding, I was severely wounded in the legs and the back during training of the Israel Ministry of Defense. Because of this injury I was denied the ability to continue work and earning a salary so I had to study a new profession that suites my current limitations and disability.

Speech for ZDVO Tefillah

As most of you know I recently celebrated my Bar Mitzvah. Many of us celebrating our barmitzvah are involved the Matanah project – where we choose to donate money from our bar mitzvah presents to a charity that is important to us. I chose ZDVO for my matanah.

Barak Nedveski’s, representative of ZDVO’s scholarship recipients 2013

I served in the Military at the Naval Computer Center, on a base located in Ramat Gan. I’m sure you are all wondering how a soldier, who served in Ramat Gan, ends up as a disabled veteran. It’s simple. One morning, 18 years ago, luck was not on my side as I ascended a bus in Ramat Gan which was exploded just 5 minutes later by a suicide bomber.

Beit Halochem Runners and Cyclists Conquer Berlin

Annual BHUK Fundraising Dinner

450 guests attended Beit Halochem’s 6th annual dinner at The Dorchester on 17 May 2017. The evening raised in excess of £1 Million. Two Beit Halochem veterans and a mother of a veteran, spoke movingly throughout the evening about the impact that their injuries had had on their lives, their experiences at Beit Halochem and subsequent rehabilitation.

Six Day War veterans raising funds to build rehab facility for disabled soldiers

There is a select group of soldiers in the history of Israel’s ongoing existential struggle who either gave their lives or became disabled fighting to ensure its survival. The mission of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization is to rehabilitate and help return the nation’s tens of thousands of wounded soldiers to a stable, fruitful life.

Sports Scholarships Distribution Ceremony

In a moving ceremony at Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem, 88 Scholarships totaling $145,000 USD (NIS 536,500) were distributed yesterday to excelling athletes and coaches

Members of the House of Lords Visited Jerusalem’s Beit Halochem

A Very Special Homage to Zahal Disabled Veterans

At a moving ceremony which took place yesterday at Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem, 160 members of the ZDVO were the happy recipients of a motorized scooter, donated by Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson through the Friends of the ZDVO in Israel.

Israel Minister of Defence Avigdor Lieberman honors Zahal Disabled Veterans

Avigdor Lieberman recently met with Roni Gozlan, a former Border Policeman from Jerusalem who lost both his legs when the suicide bomber he threw himself upon, blew himself up.

With You and Thanks to You – The 2016 Annual Recognition Day Honoring Zahal Disabled Veterans and Victims of Terror

In anticipation of the 2016 Recognition Day Honoring Zahal Disabled Veterans and Victims of Terror, Chen Gusler, a song writer and director wrote a beautiful song and Israeli singer/songwriter Amir Benayoun recorded it together with two Zahal Disabled Veterans Gadi Ephraimov (wounded in Operation Protective Edge, suffering from PTSD) and Rami Amar (wheelchair bound, wounded during a combat mission in Nablus).

Amazing achievements of our Athletes in Recent International and Local Competitions

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization Academic Scholarship Project

In moving ceremonies which took place in December at the five Districts of the organization, a total of 395 Academic and Arts and Crafts Scholarships, were awarded totaling some NIS […]

4 Medals for Beit Halochem Wheelchair Dancers at the 2016 European Championship

Zahal Disabled Veteran Zohar Sharon, won First Place at the ISPS Handa World Blind Golf Championship.

This was the sixth consecutive world championship title for Zohar who, together with his caddy and coach Shimshon Levy, participated in the recent event which took place at the Shinrinkouen Golf Club, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Courage in Motion Bike Ride Took Place for the Ninth Consecutive Year

Over the years – this was the ninth edition of the annual event – the ride has left Canadian participants
with some deep and enduring impressions

Shlomo Lazmi Wins Bronze in Tenpin Bowling World Championship

Blind veteran Shlomo Lazmi (Tel Aviv’s Beit Haloachem) took part in the IBSA (International Blind Sport Association) Tenpin Bowling Singles World Championship which took place on August 23rd.

“Kids of Courage” Brings Joy to Bar/Bat Mitzvah Children

In July, Beit Halochem Canada brought 42 bar and bat mitzvah aged Israeli children for camp in Canada. These “Kids of Courage” and their three counselors each have a parent who is an Israeli veteran with a severe disability (70% or more) and member of one of the four Beit Halochem centres in Israel.

Youths from Montreal, visit Beersheva’s Beit Halochem As part of cooperation between the cities of Montreal and Beersheva

Youths from Montreal, visit Beersheva’s Beit Halochem As part of an ongoing program of cooperation between the cities of Montreal and Beersheva

The Road to Rio 2016 – ZDVO & Beit Halochem Paralympic Team

The Road to Rio – ZDVO and Beit Halochem Members of Israel’s Paralympic Team

Dedication: The Christine Richardson Memorial Children’s Playground at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv

On July 3, 2016, a new children’s playground was dedicated at Beit Halochem Tel Aviv. Underwritten by The Martin and Sandra Weinstein Family Foundation.

ZDVO Week 2016

Beit Halochem UK raises £900,000 at their annual dinner for new Rehabilitation Centre in Ashdod

The New Paralympic Aquatic Rehabilitation Complex at Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem has Opened to the Public

A Special Wedding Proposal for a Disabled Veteran

This moment was by far the highlight of the inspiring, emotional and sold-out Beit Halochem Canada Celebration of Life Concert on June 9: an onstage marriage proposal.

Three unforgettable events

The first was a Golf Day held at Hartsbourne Golf & Country Club in aid of the charity. 80 keen golfers raised a staggering £60,000K for two special ‘Para golfer’ machines which allow disabled soldiers to play.

The Annual Solidarity Mission of Beit Halochem Canada Visited Israel

Canada’s Ambassador to Israel, Visited Beit Halochem

Amb. Vivian Bercovici, has served as Canada’s Ambassador to Israel since 2014. Haim Bar, Chairman of ZDVO, recently had the pleasure to host her on her first visit to Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem. During the visit she met with some of the members of the ZDVO and Beit Halochem

The Miami Chapter of FIDV Beit Halochem launches its activities

The Friends of ZDVO and Beit Halochem in Miami, established recently by Tzippy Faye Holand, Avi Samuel, Rafi Blum, Michael Dezer and friends, has become a reality. Last week the Florida Chapter launched its activities with an event for the benefit of the “Beit Halochem Ashdod Project”.

“Tiberias Marathon” for the Benefit of ZDVO/Beit Halochem

Scholarship award ceremonies took place during December 2014 in all five ZDVO districts. We were able to distribute 517 academic and art scholarships for a total amount of NIS 2,527,000 ($648,000 USD). The scholarships are awarded individually and bear the name of the donor or the designated name of a loved one according to the donor’s wishes.

Academic Scholarships Distributed to Zahal Disabled Veterans 2014-2015

Chief of Staff of the IDF Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot visited Beit Halochem

In honor of the National Recognition Day for Zahal Disabled Veterans and Victims of Terror, the IDF’s Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot, together with Commander of Manpower Directorate General Hagai Tupolianski and Colonel Yaffa Moore, Head of the IDF’s Casualties Division, visited Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem.

Despite the Security Situation, “Courage in Motion 2015” was launched

Young Leaders Fall Kickoff Event

Close to 400 young men and women came out on a rainy night to support Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans and the heroic warriors wounded while protecting Israel during Operation Protective Edge last year. Sponsored and coordinated by the Young Leaders Committee, this event introduced FIDV and Beit Halochem to many of the guests for the first time.

Moran Samuel clinches right to represent Israel in Rio; goes for Worlds medal

Moran Samuel secured her place at the Rio 2016 Paralympics on Wednesday, advancing to the final of the arms-shoulders single scull 1,000-meter competition at the World Rowing Championships in Aiguebelette, France.

Israel sent the largest delegation ever to the 2015 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Cup – St. Petersburg

Moving Bar Mitzvah Gift Received at ZDVO

From Australia with love: A very moving donation was received recently at the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization from a young lad from Sydney who decided to donate his Bar Mitzvah gifts – for the benefit of wounded soldiers. “They defend Israel, they deserve it”, he explained his decision.

Beit Halochem Canada hosts 38 ‘Kids of Courage’

Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, is excited to announce that in Summer 2015 we welcomed 38 bar and bat mitzvah aged Israeli children of disabled veterans from Beit Halochem Israel.

Sports Scholarship Award Ceremony

Germany’s Open Golf Championship – Shlomo Ivgy takes first place

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization Golf Team, which operates under the responsibility Haifa’s Beit Halochem, brought great pride and honor to the ZDVO and Beit Halochem.

Beit Halochem UK Held Successful Annual Gala Dinner

More than 350 guests of Beit Halochem UK helped raise a staggering £820,000 for disabled IDF veterans and their families. The day was Wednesday, the venue was The Dorchester and the speakers were highlyesteemed, including Lord (Danny) Finkelstein, Israeli Ambassador Daniel Taub and top lawyer Anthony Julius.

Beit Halochem Canada’s Celebration of Life 2015

Celebration of Life 2015 honoured four designated heroes from Operation Protective Edge, who were wounded and who appeared in videos as well as in person to standing ovations: Sergeant Sariel Teper, Lt. Colonel (Res.) Alon Vollozny, Captain (Res.) Ofir Anidjar and civilian Nati Hakshur.

Itai Erenlib Won the Polish Wheelchair Tennis Championship

At the singles finals, Paralympic wheelchair tennis player Itai Erenlib beat his Italian opponent and at the couples finals, together with Patrick Ben Oliel beat the Italian and British couple. He may win the ticket to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

The 16th Annual Wexler Bridge Tournament was held at Israel’s four Beit Halochem Centers

On Friday, June 26th, 2015 the 16th Annual Wexler Bridge Tournament was held at Israel’s four Beit Halochem Centers in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and Beer Sheva. This year’s tournament had 444 participants (222 pairs) – a new record!

Impressive Achievements for our Athletes

Israel wheelchair tennis player Itai Erenlib, member of Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem, together with his Swedish partner, won the 1st Place in a South Korea competition. Paralympic Silver Medalist Kobi Leon, member of Tel Aviv Beit Halochem’s riding club, won the Bronze Medal at one of the World Cup Tournament circuit competitions held in Switzerland.

Israeli paralympic rower Moran Samuel wins gold medal at World Cup

Samuel made history by not only shattering her own personal record, but she also broke the Israeli record while defeating the reigning world champion, Norwegian rower Birgit Skarstein.

Sports Achievements Update

Koby Leon, Israeli Paralympic Silver Medalist (London 2012) and a member of the Hand Bike Team of Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem, won the Gold Medal at the World Circuit Tournament competition.Doron Shaziri won the Gold Medal at the Germany Open Competition and secured his Place at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games,

Sally and Morris Justein Sport Complex Inaugurated

On Wednesday, April 29 a moving ceremony took place at Jerusalem’s Beit Halochem. It was the inauguration of the ‘Sally and Morris Justein Sport Complex’.

Beit Halochem Canada Solidarity Mission to Israel Led by Toby and Saul Feldberg

The annual solidarity mission organized by Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel visited Israel between April 20-30, 2015. Led by President of Beit Halochem Canada Toby Feldberg and her husband Saul Feldberg, and organized by Lisa Levy,

Amnon Sharon in a moving interview for the Jerusalem Post

Amnon Sharon endured harrowing torture after falling into Syrian captivity being captured in the Yom Kippur War. Today, his message is: Do not pity yourself, you can get out of any situation.

Recovering US veterans meet IDF counterparts

A delegation of 13 American veterans dealing with PTSD and wounds inflicted in battle are in Israel for a 10-day visit, meeting with Israeli veterans.The former US servicemen arrived on a visit organized by the Heroes to Heroes Foundation, an American veteran support organization, and came to the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization – Beit Halochem rehabilitation center in Tel Aviv on Monday.

For the First Time Ever: Israeli Wheelchair Dancer Appears in Local German Musical Production

Young Leaders FIDV Beit Halochem USA hosted Noam Gershony at their first successful Winter Gala event

On January 29th, 2015, the FIDV Young Leadership Board hosted its First Annual Winter Gala. With over 570 guests at the beautiful Tribeca Rooftop, it was certainly a night to remember all in support of Israel’s wounded veterans.

FIDV Outreach in Florida

Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans held a series of outreach events in South Florida from December 17 – 19, 2014. FIDV brought distinguished guest speaker Micha Koubi, whose background includes work in the Special Operations Unit, Prime Minister’s Office, Israel, Chief Interrogator of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

David Azrieli visited Tel Aviv’s Beit Halochem

Scholarship Award Ceremonies

Scholarship award ceremonies took place during December 2014 in all five ZDVO districts. We were able to distribute 517 academic and art scholarships for a total amount of NIS 2,527,000 ($648,000 USD). The scholarships are awarded individually and bear the name of the donor or the designated name of a loved one according to the donor’s wishes.

Sailing Towards London

Wheelchair Dancers Gal Cucuy and Nahum (Humi) Prital win Barcelona Dance Competition

Festive Inaugural Event for Beer Sheva’s Beit Halochem