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The Minister of Welfare Visits the Ezrat Achim Special Needs Center
Itzik Shmuli, MK and Minister of Welfare arrived in Bet Shemesh on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 and visited Ezrat Achim’s “moadonit” (Center for Special Needs Children), along with the mayor of Bet Shemesh, Dr. Aliza Bloch and a large group of city and government officials. Shmuli was clearly moved by his visit to what is […]

A Message from our Director of Special Needs Department
Yudit Eytan Caring for a child with Special Needs is a 24/7 mission. The need for constant supervision and one-on-one care, can leave parents physically and emotionally drained. Ezrat Achim is here for these families. We have programs in four separate locations in different neighborhoods, servicing children and young adults with Special Needs (ages 3-21). […]

You won’t find better neighbors than these sweet children”
“Excuse me, Minister, I just want to tell you that this place is really amazing!” That’s a rough translation of what one of the residents of the building called out from his balcony after recognizing the Welfare Minister, Itzik Shmuli, who was standing outside with the mayor, Dr. Aliza Bloch following their visit to Ezrat […]

Home Away From Home
by G. Gundle 18 years ago, our 3rd child was born 5 days before Rosh Hashana. Our daughter, Chaviva, had difficulty eating and sleeping and cried continuously. My husband and I barely slept as she required care all night long. At 6 months old, she stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital. 2 months […]