USA Programming
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Bar & Bat Mitzvah Projects
Empower your child to make a difference in the lives of others. In partnership with the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child, Belev Echad will help to create a unique project that will benefit not only your child but also our wounded soldiers. Instead of receiving presents, your child will be giving soldiers presents
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College Campus Ambassadors
Our wounded soldiers represent the incredible courage and sacrifices of our people for our people. Belev Echad empowers wounded veterans to become ambassadors of Israel by addressing and engaging with college youth on campuses all over the United States.
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Evening of Unity Gala
Our annual gala celebrates the mission of Belev Echad and the critical work we do on behalf of our soldiers every day. This meaningful evening brings together supporters, celebrities, and staff to honor our wounded IDF heroes and those who enable us to continue this vital work. Each year, every attendee leaves feeling inspired and recommitted to the mission.
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Healing Trips For Our Heroes
Our 10-day tours of cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York provide recovering soldiers with memories that will last a lifetime. When we meet a soldier with a long road to recovery in the hospital, we tell them about this program as a way to provide motivation through the toughest times of their rehabilitation. Months later, when they are ready, we give them this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see America and create a network of support. It also allows them the best therapy of all – fun!
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Young Professionals
Belev Echad’s YJP hosts Friday night dinners as well as an annual Purim party, and other events, to provide a space for our young supporters to connect and grow as proud advocates for Israel.
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Medical Trips
Belev Echad aims to provide exceptional medical care for the brave soldiers who have risked their lives fighting to protect Israel and the Jewish people. With this mission in mind, we bring groups of soldiers wounded in the current war to America to receive specialized treatment for their injuries.
Israel Programming
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Meals and Food Packages
Three warm home-cooked meals are provided daily in the Belev Echad house for wounded soldiers coming for treatment, their families, and anyone who wishes to join. Many wounded soldiers and their families also need assistance with necessities as they recover at home. Our food package program ensures that groceries are one less thing they need to think about.
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Visiting the Wounded
Belev Echad has visited every hospital in Israel every day since the war began. Here, the soldiers connect with our program and appreciate the support offered from day one. We also deliver packages containing everything a newly wounded soldier would need after leaving the battlefield.
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Medical Treatment
At the war’s onset, Belev Echad transformed its program facility into a rehabilitation center to assist with hospital overflow. Full-time medical staff are available throughout the day to provide therapy and treatment for the newly wounded soldiers as they recover, and crucial medical supplies are always fully stocked. Located a 5-minute drive from the Tel Hashomer hospital, and with the help of our minivan, the Belev Echad house enables soldiers to come for treatment easily.
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Physical and Occupational Therapy
A later step in the recovery process, physical and occupational therapy help our soldiers fully regain movement. The house provides a warm and comfortable place for the sessions.
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Trauma Therapy
PTSD is the leading cause of death in wounded soldiers. Trauma therapy is essential for helping them recover from the horrors they have been through.
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Hydrotherapy
Taking place in our heated pool, the non-weight-bearing environment of water eases pressure
on joints to move freely and expedite the functional processes of rehab.
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Martial Arts Training
Proven one of the best ways to restore a soldier’s confidence, martial arts therapy is a regular program in the Belev Echad house from which all the soldiers benefit.
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Prosthetic Limbs
Cost should never be an issue when it comes to allowing a wounded soldier to live a life without limits. We help our soldiers get fitted with the best options available and cover the costs.
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Career Counseling
When the soldiers are ready, we help them make up for lost time with a jumpstart to their career and assistance with training and job placement.
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Therapeutic and Service Dogs
Partnered with a best friend for life, wounded soldiers benefit significantly from this connection, especially for treating PTSD. Many soldiers then become dog trainers themselves.
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Financial Support and Medical Advocacy
Financial stress should not get in the way of a soldier’s recovery. We help them and their families pay bills, for medical care, University costs, and more. We also assist them in navigating their healthcare rights so that they can focus on their recovery instead of on paperwork.
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Military Gear
Five planes full of military gear have been delivered to the front lines since the start of the war. We work with our soldiers who are on the front lines to understand their needs and send supplies accordingly.
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Spiritual Defense
The Jewish people go to war armed, physically and spiritually. We provide prayer books, ritual garments, Shabbat items, and more to ensure strong spiritual protection from above.