Rehabilitation

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War

Tel Aviv University introduces a special admissions track allowing disabled IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron war to begin undergraduate studies without a psychometric exam.

View of the Tel Aviv University campus
BEIT ARAZIM: Lecture and workshop

Beit Arazim: Helping rebuild Israel, one wounded soldier at a time

A Magen David Adom mobile intensive care unit and paramedic, June 2, 2025; illustrative.

Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion

Aaron Bours, 35, during one of his final days of intensive rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center

After Gaza war, wounded IDF reservists face a new fight, rebuilding life and identity


Released hostage Naama Levy spent months alone in a Hamas tunnel, rehab lead reveals

"Until all of them return, there will be no full rehabilitation for either them or the public. The psychological scars will persist."

 Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.

Tnuva launches sports groups for war victim rehabilitation

Tnuva is deepening its collaboration with the Etgarim organization, jointly establishing Haetgaristim, dedicated sports groups for rehabilitating war victims.

 The Etgarist Staff Sergeant Matan Misan, who lost his legs in combat in the Gaza Strip, and Ron Benjano, a volunteer with the Etgarim organization

Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities

Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.

 Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana.

Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala

Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.

 Belev Echad honors 13 wounded IDF soldiers at the annual Belev Echad Gala in New York, November 25, 2024.

With a NIS 12 million investment: Medical Care expands

Medical Care expands its young rehabilitation department with a new young rehabilitation unit and a day hospitalization unit, with a shared investment of NIS 12 million.

 Medical Care

Angels in Yellow at Reuth TLV

Global volunteers at Reuth TLV play vital roles, uplifting patients and finding purpose while navigating wartime challenges in Israel.

 Volunteers at Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital. From right to left: Shakeera, Tworwski, and Lea.

Hero to Hero: Rehabilitation program for wounded soldiers celebrates in ceremony

"Hero to Hero is far more than physical rehabilitation. It serves as a bridge between two worlds—wounded soldiers and the heroes of Special in Uniform."

 Riding horses for rehabilitation with the Hero to Hero organization

From battlefield to mountaintop: IDF troops wounded in Gaza go hike in Nepal

Wounded IDF veterans take on the Annapurna trek in Nepal in a climb toward recovery.

 Wounded IDF soldiers are seen hiking through Nepal's Annapurna Mountains.

Innovative treatments for phantom limb pain: Israel's approach to cutting-edge rehabilitation

Amidst the challenges of war and high rates of amputation, Israeli researchers and institutions are leading the way in innovative treatments for phantom limb pain (PLP).

The 6Degrees wearable ‘MyMove’ plus into treatment increases patient motivation and allows real-time results and provides the therapist with daily updates on changes in parameters (speed, range, and angles) for each patient.”

He fought for the chance to fight: A combat medic's story

‘We have only one Israel – I am proud to fight for it.’

 IDF soldier operates in the Gaza Strip.