Our Mission
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 in order to reach 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 receive 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 our children 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 get dressed by themselves. They are also discovering how to communicate with the outside world, and some of them are now able to express life's three most important words: "I love you."
Because many of Aleh's children come from families who lack the financial resources, expertise or time to adequately care for their disabled child, these amazing children would never have the opportunity to realize their potential without the help of Aleh's dedicated professional staff and volunteers.
We believe that a strong society is judged by the way it cares for its weakest members. Please join us in our mission to raise the bar for this and all future generations.
