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Ezrat Achim

Ezrat Achim was founded in 1997 by Avraham Kopp of Beit Shemesh, a trained paramedic who observed that many residents of Bet Shemesh, did not have access to the medical equipment they needed.
He established an equipment loan center with two humidifiers and a set of crutches.
Today, the Ezrat Achim Center is located in a 200 sqm building with thousands of pieces of up-to-date medical equipment, loaned free of charge to residents throughout the city.
Ezrat Achim provides many medical and social services to meet the ever growing needs of the Beit Shemesh community. With Ezrat Achim at your side, you are not alone in your struggle.
“For none is closer than a brother in time of need.”

Medical Assistance

Bilirubin Testing

Medical Advice and Consultation

Medical Equipment Free Loan

Treatment of Burns

Multi-Sensory (Snoezelen) Room

Yad Shirell- Chronic Illness Assistance Center

Hospital Shuttle Service

Medical Assistance

Community Assistance

Golden Age Division

Accident Prevention Program

The Shirelle Volunteer Network

Special Needs Services

After School Special Needs Centers

Distribution of Meals

Community Assistance

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We can’t thank you enough!!!

To the staff and volunteers at the Center, You can’t imagine how unbelievable the center has been for Michali and our entire family. We used to be stressed all day, worrying about how Michali would be when she came home from school. What type of mood will she be in this time and what will […]

I had been accumulating things our family no longer needed for years, and an entire corner of my bedroom was dedicated to the ever-expanding pile. My intention had been to hold a yard sale, offering these items at bargain prices while getting some payback for my purchase – one person’s junk being another’s treasure, as […]

In the words of Esti’s Mom

“When Esti, my fourteen year old daughter who has Down’s Syndrome, started coming off the Ezrat Achim van every evening with a huge smile on her face, I had to find out why! When I asked her what was making her so happy, she told me that she had a special job at the after-school […]

A Message from our Director of Special Needs Department

Yudit Eytan Caring for a child with Special Needs is a 24/7 mission. The need for constant supervision and one-on-one care, can leave parents physically and emotionally drained. Ezrat Achim is here for these families. We have programs in four separate locations in different neighborhoods, servicing children and young adults with Special Needs (ages 3-21). […]

I had been accumulating things our family no longer needed for years, and an entire corner of my bedroom was dedicated to the ever-expanding pile. My intention had been to hold a yard sale, offering these items at bargain prices while getting some payback for my purchase – one person’s junk being another’s treasure, as […]

In the words of Esti’s Mom

“When Esti, my fourteen year old daughter who has Down’s Syndrome, started coming off the Ezrat Achim van every evening with a huge smile on her face, I had to find out why! When I asked her what was making her so happy, she told me that she had a special job at the after-school […]

Home Away From Home

by G. Gundle 18 years ago, our 3rd child was born 5 days before Rosh Hashana. Our daughter, Chaviva, had difficulty eating and sleeping and cried continuously. My husband and I barely slept as she required care all night long. At 6 months old, she stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital. 2 months […]

Message From Rav Kopp

I’d like to tell you about Elia, an adorable 11 year old boy, with Special Needs, who joined our after school program less than a year ago. He is sweet and friendly, but he had a hard time getting used to it at first. He only agreed to come if his parents promised to take […]

We can’t thank you enough!!!

To the staff and volunteers at the Center, You can’t imagine how unbelievable the center has been for Michali and our entire family. We used to be stressed all day, worrying about how Michali would be when she came home from school. What type of mood will she be in this time and what will […]

I had been accumulating things our family no longer needed for years, and an entire corner of my bedroom was dedicated to the ever-expanding pile. My intention had been to hold a yard sale, offering these items at bargain prices while getting some payback for my purchase – one person’s junk being another’s treasure, as […]

In the words of Esti’s Mom

“When Esti, my fourteen year old daughter who has Down’s Syndrome, started coming off the Ezrat Achim van every evening with a huge smile on her face, I had to find out why! When I asked her what was making her so happy, she told me that she had a special job at the after-school […]

A Message from our Director of Special Needs Department

Yudit Eytan Caring for a child with Special Needs is a 24/7 mission. The need for constant supervision and one-on-one care, can leave parents physically and emotionally drained. Ezrat Achim is here for these families. We have programs in four separate locations in different neighborhoods, servicing children and young adults with Special Needs (ages 3-21). […]

We can’t thank you enough!!!

To the staff and volunteers at the Center, You can’t imagine how unbelievable the center has been for Michali and our entire family. We used to be stressed all day, worrying about how Michali would be when she came home from school. What type of mood will she be in this time and what will […]

In the words of Esti’s Mom

“When Esti, my fourteen year old daughter who has Down’s Syndrome, started coming off the Ezrat Achim van every evening with a huge smile on her face, I had to find out why! When I asked her what was making her so happy, she told me that she had a special job at the after-school […]

A Message from our Director of Special Needs Department

Yudit Eytan Caring for a child with Special Needs is a 24/7 mission. The need for constant supervision and one-on-one care, can leave parents physically and emotionally drained. Ezrat Achim is here for these families. We have programs in four separate locations in different neighborhoods, servicing children and young adults with Special Needs (ages 3-21). […]

After the first few times I got used to it, now I love it!

The first time I heard about the Ezrat Achim organization was when I was a little girl. A few of the older girls in my neighborhood used to volunteer at Ezrat Achim’s Special Needs Centers, and I always loved to listen to their stories. Around a year ago, I decided that I wanted to become […]

In the words of Esti’s Mom

“When Esti, my fourteen year old daughter who has Down’s Syndrome, started coming off the Ezrat Achim van every evening with a huge smile on her face, I had to find out why! When I asked her what was making her so happy, she told me that she had a special job at the after-school […]

A Message from our Director of Special Needs Department

Yudit Eytan Caring for a child with Special Needs is a 24/7 mission. The need for constant supervision and one-on-one care, can leave parents physically and emotionally drained. Ezrat Achim is here for these families. We have programs in four separate locations in different neighborhoods, servicing children and young adults with Special Needs (ages 3-21). […]

Home Away From Home

by G. Gundle 18 years ago, our 3rd child was born 5 days before Rosh Hashana. Our daughter, Chaviva, had difficulty eating and sleeping and cried continuously. My husband and I barely slept as she required care all night long. At 6 months old, she stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital. 2 months […]

Message From Rav Kopp

I’d like to tell you about Elia, an adorable 11 year old boy, with Special Needs, who joined our after school program less than a year ago. He is sweet and friendly, but he had a hard time getting used to it at first. He only agreed to come if his parents promised to take […]

In Their Own Words |

THANK YOU LETTERS

I’m constantly amazed by the dedication, the love, and the tremendous efforts you (Yehudit), Miri, Rut, and the entire staff and volunteers of Ezrat Achim put forth for all of us. My gratitude is endless.

Families helping families…it’s what Ezrat Achim is all about!

Ezrat Achim's Numbers

864

Volunteers

879

Families Helped

4062

People who have been helped by Ezrat Achim

2759

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