ALYN Hospital Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center

02/06/2026

As we share this exciting news from American Friends of ALYN Hospital, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to Adam Schwartz for his dedicated leadership and commitment during his tenure as Executive Director. Adam has been a valued partner and champion of ALYN’s mission, and we are deeply grateful for all he has done to advance our work on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Abby Leviss into this important role. We look forward to working together and wish her every success as she leads American Friends of ALYN Hospital into its next chapter.

American Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Alyn Schweiz / Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital / ALYN Wheels and Heels of Love

We are thrilled to welcome Abby Leviss as the new Executive Director of American Friends of ALYN Hospital. We look forward to the leadership, perspective, and commitment she will bring to this next chapter of our work supporting ALYN Hospital.

Abby Leviss is a nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience in fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. Her career has included leadership roles at American Friends of Magen David Adom, Jewish National Fund-USA, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the San Francisco Bay Area, and American Jewish World Service, as well as early work with the Shoah Foundation. Abby holds advanced degrees in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management from USC and Hebrew Union College.

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Proud to see ALYN’s partnership with NATAN and the PELE Center helping expand rehabilitation care for Druze children with disabilities living in war-affected communities in Syria. 💙
Through remote assessments and professional guidance, this meaningful humanitarian collaboration continues to bring rehabilitation, dignity, and hope beyond borders.



Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Alyn Schweiz / Friends of Alyn / Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital/ for Alyn

A meaningful meeting recently took place between NATAN and leaders of the Druze community in Israel, focused on expanding access to rehabilitation care for Druze children with disabilities in Syria.

Through NATAN’s NIFLA program, developed in partnership with ALYN Hospital Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center PELE Center, children living in war-affected Syrian communities are receiving personalized rehabilitation solution following remote assessments and guidance from professional teams.

Together with Druze religious and community leaders, efforts are now underway to reach additional children and strengthen this cross border humanitarian collaboration.

📸 From left to right:
Amal Zreik, Hila Boral, Col. (Res.) Suhail Farid, Atty. Raad Shannan, Muwafaq Tarif, Tamer Awida, Dr. Alaa Awad, Alice Miller, Dr. Sharon Shaul.

26/05/2026

The Art of Rehabilitation 🎨

Yesterday at ALYN, a special conference on arts therapy in pediatric rehabilitation brought together around 100 therapists, educators, and professionals from across Israel, in partnership with SASA Setton Organization.

Through discussions on creativity, music, emotional healing, and rehabilitation, the day highlighted the powerful connection between body, mind, and the journey of recovery.



Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Alyn Schweiz / Cheshire Friends of Alyn / Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital / Aid for Alyn

20/05/2026

Sweet Moments at ALYN 🍓🌸

As Shavuot approaches, today ALYN was filled with festive activities, yummy dairy desserts, and joyful moments shared by children, families, and staff.
From creative pastry making to laughter around the table, the holiday brought sweetness, connection, and a little extra light to the day.



Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Schweiz / Friends of Alyn/ Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital / for Alyn

18/05/2026

The People Behind the Care - Naomi Shoshani 💙

Some people hold entire systems together with quiet strength and endless care. Naomi Shoshani, ALYN’s Head of Nursing, is one of them, leading with compassion, responsibility, and a heart big enough to make everyone around her feel supported.

Thank you, Naomi, for being such an essential part of the spirit of ALYN.



Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Alyn Schweiz / Cheshire Friends of Alyn/ Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital / Aid for Alyn

14/05/2026

Jerusalem Day at ALYN 💙
Today at ALYN, we celebrated Jerusalem Day with special activities in our therapeutic garden, filled with creativity, connection, and joyful moments for the children. In a city shaped by many cultures and communities, ALYN is proud to reflect the multicultural spirit of Jerusalem, where diversity, care, and hope grow side by side.



Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Alyn Schweiz / Cheshire Friends of Alyn/ Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital / Aid for Alyn

12/05/2026

To Our Incredible Nursing Team 💙

To our nurses, the beating heart and backbone of ALYN, thank you for being there day and night, 24/7, with professionalism, compassion, and endless dedication. On International Nurses Day, we celebrate and deeply appreciate all that you do for our children, families, and hospital community every single day.



Friends of ALYN Hospital / Amici di ALYN / Alyn Schweiz / Cheshire Friends of Alyn/ Stichting vrienden van het Alyn Hospital / Aid for Alyn

12/05/2026

Honoring a Life Through Hope 💙

Some of you have reached out asking how to honor the memory of Prof. Ronen Beeri z”l - beloved husband of Maurit Beeri, Director General of ALYN Hospital - and continue the spirit of compassion, dedication, and humanity he carried throughout his life. For those wishing to donate to ALYN in his memory, your support will help children at ALYN continue their own journeys of healing, strength, and hope: https://secureddonation.com/en/pay/BEERI

We continue to hold Maurit and the entire Beeri family in our thoughts and send them our deepest condolences.