A seed was planted , the trunk took root ...
... its branches spread , today our leaves are thriving
What is Aleh ?
A seed was planted , the trunk took root ...
Aleh was established in 1982 by a group of parents determined to give their severely impaired children the best available care and the opportunity to develop to their full potential .
The Hebrew word Aleh means both “ a leaf ” and to “ go forward ”, because Aleh believes that every child , regardless of his or her disabilities , is a precious bud that can develop and grow into something beautiful .
This approach and steadfast commitment has changed the face of rehabilitative care in Israel . Today , over 650 children with cognitive and physical disabilities receive state-of-the-art medical , educational and rehabilitative care in Aleh ’ s four facilities . In addition , Aleh provides close to 18,000 outpatient treatments annually .
... its branches spread , today our leaves are thriving
At the heart of Aleh ’ s success is the intensely personal relationship that develops between caregivers and the special children they care for . Aleh ’ s 700 staff members and 250 volunteers develop a close-knit bond that goes well beyond clinical care .
As a result , the children at Aleh are developing far beyond the boundaries of their initial prognoses . Aleh has succeeded in proving that within every child lies the seed of hope and potential , a spirit that can communicate , learn , and enjoy friendship , laughter and love .
Thanks to Aleh , these children are able to live in much the same way as non-disabled children : attending school , participating in vocational training programs and enjoying activities such as swimming at the beach or touring the countryside . Integrative activities involving family , volunteers , school children and IDF soldiers promote inclusion of the disabled within the community at large .
When my child was born , we had no idea what his future would be ... Aleh has provided a real hope for our child .
- Ella Seltzer , mother of Chaim