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Israel Elwyn foresees a society in which individuals with disabilities will be citizens with equal rights; a society in which we all aspire to determine our own future and way of life.
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Early InterventionIsrael Elwyn operates early intervention centers for toddlers between the ages of six months to three years
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Youth & Young AdultsIsrael Elwyn prepares youth and young adults for their future orientation and the opportunities available to them
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EmploymentIsrael Elwyn operates programs that provide preparation and training for inclusion in the competitive job market
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Adult Day ProgramsIsrael Elwyn offers opportunities for social interaction, enhancing skills for independence, and participation in different areas of life
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Supported LivingIsrael Elwyn provides community living services with a range of supports
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Unique ProgramsIsrael Elwyn operates social enterprises and innovative programs to promote accessibility and equal opportunity in every area of life
Israel Elwyn in Numbers
5,583
Participants in All Our Programs
420
Toddlers
256
Local Authorities Collaborating with Us
1,374
Teenagers
1,583
Young Adults
546
Seniors
1,423
Participants in Job Placement Programs
2,800
Workplaces Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
1,186
Participants in Adult Day Programs
282
Volunteers
1,502
Employees
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An inspiring evening of friendship, community, and impact took place at the Gilford, Ontario, home of Phil and Joyce, bringing together friends and supporters of Canadian Friends of Israel Elwyn.
Phil, son of Dorothy, co-founder of Canadian Friends of Israel Elwyn, graciously opened his home to continue his family’s legacy of commitment to inclusion and opportunity for people with disabilities in Israel.
Guests were moved by remarks from David Marcu, President of Israel Elwyn, and Moshe Greengarten, Chairperson of Canadian Friends of Israel Elwyn, who shared powerful stories about the life-changing work being done every day across Israel Elwyn’s programs.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, strengthened our community, and helped create new connections in support of a more inclusive society.
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We are proud to share an important opinion piece published today in The Jerusalem Post by Sharon Ehrnwald, Assistant CEO for International Relations at Israel Elwyn, highlighting the urgent need to close the autism diagnosis gap in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox and Arab communities.
The article emphasizes how early diagnosis and intervention can transform lives, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of background or community.
At Israel Elwyn, we are committed to making services accessible to all families across Israeli society and to promoting inclusion, awareness, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
Click here to read the full article:
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Small bonfires, lots of light 🔥💙
In our supported living program, we marked Lag BaOmer together with our service recipients, residents, national service volunteers, staff, and partners, in an evening filled with warmth, joy, and connection.
Our service recipients enjoyed fresh pita from the taboon (brick oven), a variety of spreads and toppings, and a drumming circle with Shimon from “Tof Tov,” who brought great rhythm and energy to the evening.
At the same time, at the “Beit Hanan” apartment, a shared bonfire gathering took place with our wonderful volunteers from the Jerusalem gap-year leadership program, including collecting wood, roasting marshmallows, casual conversations, and laughter around the fire.
Thank you to the participants of the Jerusalem program for their ongoing presence and partnership, to Dana Benavidor from the Beit Hanan team for her dedicated support, to Shimon from “Tof Tov,” and to all the staff, residents, and service recipients who took part in these special evenings.
Sometimes, the brightest light is found in the smallest moments, around a bonfire, within a circle, between people.
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Israel Elwyn develops and operates a diverse set of supports for individuals with disabilities, while constantly striving for excellence in service and the creation of a just society.
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To continue being “someone” for someone else 🤍🫶
Sometimes, to understand what true giving means, you don’t need big speeches.
It’s enough to see 40 young people arriving with kind eyes and open hearts.
Yesterday, for the second time, participants from the Arad gap-year leadership program of Derech Eretz came to our residential services, as part of the “Someone Patrol” project, in memory of Evyatar Abuksis and Roi Dweik.
Together with the service recipients at the Merchavim Adult Center, they created a few simple and magical hours:
sports activities, bubbles, ice cream, laughter, connection, and many small moments of joy.
But perhaps the most meaningful moment came at the end.
The volunteers gathered for a conversation with Yasmin, Evyatar’s mother, a conversation that reminded all of us that commemoration is not only about memory.
Commemoration is a choice to continue light.
To continue goodness.
To continue being “someone” for someone else.
Thank you to the Arad gap-year leadership program participants, to Derech Eretz, and to everyone who took part in this meaningful day.
We are proud to be part of a form of remembrance that is filled with heart, meaning, and genuine care.
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From the “Creating a Future” Transitional Program to Supported Employment: Yair Bilia’s Journey
Yair Bilia, a graduate of Israel Elwyn’s “Creating a Future” transitional program, has taken a meaningful step into the world of work through our Job Placement Program 💙
After a process of learning and hands-on experience in the field of Human Resources, and completing National Service at the National Insurance Institute, Yair has now been working for about a year at Amphenol Tel-Ad in Kfar Saba 👏
In his own words:
“I developed thanks to the process I went through in the ‘Creating a Future’ program, where I gained weekly experience in Human Resources, followed by an additional year of National Service at the National Insurance Institute. Today, I have been working for about a year at Amphenol in Kfar Saba, where I am treated like any other employee. I am very satisfied and feel that I am continuing to grow…”
Thank you to our partners at the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education, and the local authorities, for a partnership that creates real opportunities for young men and women across the country 🙏
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