ALEH Foundation

Aleh believes that every child, regardless of the severity of the physical or cognitive disability, has the right to benefit from the best available care and develop to his or her fullest potential. Our first home was established in 1982, and today Aleh is Israel's largest and most advanced network of residential facilities for children with severe disabilities. Approximately 650 severely disabled Jewish children are receiving top quality medical, educational and rehabilitative care at our branches in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Gedera and the Negev. Aleh cares for children with medical conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, as well as genetic disorders including Tay-Sachs, Canavan disease and Rett syndrome. Many of them are learning how to overcome their handicaps and do the things that other children do, such as climb on jungle gyms, splash in the pool, finger paint, sing and dance. Others are learning how to eat and how to get dressed by themselves. They are also discovering how to communicate with the outside world, and some of them are now able to say those three important words: "I love you." Many of Aleh's children come from families who lack the financial resources or time to adequately care for their disabled child. Without Aleh, these children would never have the opportunity to develop beyond the boundaries of their prognoses. A strong society is judged by the way it helps its weaker members. Through Aleh, we all can become worthier of the title "human being." Source: www.aleh.org