Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans, Inc.

12/03/2024

02/21/2024

We are moving to new Social Media accounts!

Your support means the world to us and the heroes we help. Please make the move with us and continue supporting our Israeli veterans. Simply click on the links below and hit "follow" to stay connected.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/beithalochemusa/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/beithalochemusa

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Together, we can keep making a positive impact in the lives of our veterans.

10/16/2023

The war has brought much bloodshed. Thousands of wounded are at the hospitals throughout the country and need us now more than ever. This is the time to unite to help all the thousands of wounded who have joined our organization. It is our duty. Together, we will take care of each and every one of them We will stand by them, listen to them and above all we will be there to give them back the light, the hope. Join us and help us leave no one behind.

10/13/2023

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Live update from Israel from the IDF spokesman - Tzvia Wexler

10/07/2023

Israel is at War

Since the early hours of the morning Israel has been under a heinous attack by the Hamas from Gaza. As Hamas terrorists crossed over into Israel and infiltrated several Moshavim and Kibbutzim along the Gaza perimeter, the IDF forces have been carrying out a house to house and often face to face, one on one battle with the terrorists in an attempt to save the lives of the thousands of Israelis who have found themselves, once again, waking up on a holiday morining, running for shelter.

Stories of bravery are flooding the media as fathers hid their wives and children in rooms while they drew their weapons and faced the terrorists who systematically went from one home to the next. Official reports confirm there are over 550 civilians and soldiers wounded and at least 22 killed.

As the IDF continues to retaliate and reach all the conflicted areas, the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization has been in close contact with the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defense and are keeping each other updated on the status of our thousands of members.

Until further notice, the Beit Halochem Centers will remain closed.

Ministry of Defense have expanded the special hotline for emotional distress and trauma and our organizational digital channels are being updated continuously.

Our hearts go out to our friends and relatives in the south of Israel as well as to many of our family and friends who have been called up to the reserves. We pray that they return home safely.

We will be prepared to reach out to all those wounded who will unfortunately, be joining our ranks and call upon all our friends and supporters the world over to stand by them in this difficult hour of need.

09/14/2023

History is Made in Dusseldorf, Germany: Israeli Athletes Win 8 Medals at the 2023 Invictus Games.

(September 13, 2023) For the first time, Israel competed in the international Invictus Games held in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Israeli Blue and White Team of veterans from Beit Halochem, garnered 8 medals in total. Here are the names and sports:
• Koby Gershony, Beit Halochem Tel Aviv, won Bronze in 100m Swimming Freestyle Finals.

• Shalom Zanzuri, Beit Halochem Tel Aviv, won Bronze in 100m Freestyle Finals and another Bronze in 50m Swimming Breaststroke Finals.

• Amitai Arno, Beit Halochem Jerusalem, won Bronze in 50m Swimming Backstroke Finals.

• Menashe Zorik, Beit Halochem Beer Sheva, and Yagur Caesari, Beit Halochem Haifa won Gold in the Table Tennis Couples Finals.

• Yigal Lagziel and Boaz Arad, both of Beit Halochem Tel Aviv, won Silver in Table Tennis Couples Finals.

We are proud of their persistence, ability, and accomplishments. A special thank you to all the competitors and for the comprehensive training offered at Beit Halochem centers in Israel.

09/11/2023

Wishing everyone a warm L'Shana Tova from the young veterans of Beit Halochem.

09/11/2023

Still excited about the festive opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, which took place in the presence of Prince Harry.

A small taste of a huge event! Proud of our Israeli delegation - all members of Beit Halochem - ZDVO! 🇮🇱🇮🇱

08/07/2023

For the first time an Israeli team will participate in the Invictus Games!

This coming September, for the first time, a team of Zahal Disabled Veterans, representing the State of Israel will take part in the 2023 Dusseldorf Invictus Games in Germany. The games were founded by Prince Harry in 2014 for war-wounded veterans of the military and the security forces, with an aim to help their rehabilitation through sports. The emphasis in the games is not only about winning medals, it is a lot more about the road traveled until reaching the victory of the spirit over the body. This year the games are held in Germany and the contestants will compete in ten different branches. The 20 member Israeli delegation will compete in Table Tennis, Swimming, Cycling and Archery.

Boeing is the official sponsor of the Invictus Games. On a recent visit to Israel, Dr. Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global, met with Adv. Edan Kleiman, Chairman of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, together with Major General (res.) Ido Nehushtan, President of Boeing Israel and representatives of the Israel Team to the Invictus Games, Boaz Tabib and Assa Ender.

07/18/2023

Historic Day for Injured and Injured IDF - Improvement of Rights and Legislation Protection approved by the Labor and Welfare Committee.

Today (18.7.23), after decades, the IDF Disabled Organization succeeded in leading to a tremendous improvement and anchor of the rights of injured and injured IDF in the main legislation, approved today by the Labor and Welfare Committee.

The legislation will now pass to the Knesset, where it will go up for second and third reading. These are two of six chapters of the Disability Act that are expected to be amended. The amendments in the additional four chapters, relevant to all disabilities and the disabled of the IDF, will be discussed in the next Knesset.

Among the notable achievements:

Denying the rights in law so that they will not be possible to be revoked in the future under the instructions of the Rehabilitation Division.

Permanent cancellation of the entrance test.

Rewards update mechanism for a semi-annual automatic mechanism, and cancelling the kiosks.

Increasing the amount of entitlements in the housing field by tens of percent.

Expanding the entitlement to housing rights for head injuries and post-traumatic disabilities at a rate of 35%.

Providing the possibility of flexible housing solutions for post-trauma sufferers.

Extending the period of rent eligibility from two years to 6 years, and adding the possibility of entitlement for permanent rent fee.

Updating medical vehicle entitlements and canceling the vehicle mechanism and moving to the mechanism according to the cost of the vehicle. Shortening the vehicle replacement period to 3.5 years.

Cancellation of the permanent requirement for the approval of the Marabad for the exercise of the rights to a medical vehicle.

Adding vehicle rights tailored to families with multiple children and post-traumatic service dog owners.

Mandatory hearing in case of overpayments.

Fundamental approval to expand the rights also to the injured living abroad.