Your Gifts in Action

The projects below represent just a few of the many initiatives made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors in Israel and abroad. Your vital contributions enable us to offer more advanced, comprehensive, and effective rehabilitation services to all our patients, soldiers and civilians, children, and adults.

Fitness Center in the memory of Master Sgt. (res.) Dan Weidenbaum z"l

Thanks to your donations, the Dan Weidenbaum Fitness Center at Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center was renovated and expanded. It now features a professional, fully equipped space designed for intensive individual and group training. The facility includes advanced equipment, free weights, strength machines, new locker rooms, all full accessible. A modern, inviting atmosphere and the support of expert staff empower patients to build strength and improve their physical function.

Scholarships for Academic Studies and Vocational Training

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we provide scholarships for academic studies, vocational training, and preparatory courses for higher education to soldiers and victims of terror who have been treated at Loewenstein since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war. These scholarships empower our patients to rebuild their future by gaining an education, learning a profession, and pursuing their goals and dreams. The support also encourages them to take meaningful steps toward returning to a full, active, and independent life. Every donation to this ongoing initiative helps us increase our impact and continue to assist IDF soldiers and civilian war casualties even after they have completed their treatment program at Loewenstein.

The Oded Barth Technology Room

Thanks to your support, we have renovated and expanded the technology room of the Occupational Therapy Unit. This new space serves patients from a variety of departments, including orthopedic rehabilitation, neurology, brain injury, and pediatrics. We also acquired innovative occupational therapy equipment such as Armeo Spring Pro, MYRO® and VAST. Rehab which enable the improvement of motor, cognitive, and sensory abilities through personalized training, thereby leading to meaningful progress in patients’ daily functioning, independence, and overall quality of life.

The Rehabilitation Kitchen in Memory of Sgt. Maj. (res.) David Schwartz z"l

The rehabilitation kitchen is a unique therapeutic space where patients cook together, practice daily living skills, and recreate the memories, flavors, and warmth of home. In addition to enhancing motor skills and functional abilities, the kitchen fosters social connections and a sense of belonging. Through simple, everyday activities, patients rediscover joy, rebuild confidence, and regain a sense of independence.

Extended Therapy Hours and the Integration of Complementary Treatments

The events of October 7 and the continuous state of war have necessitated the expansion of rehabilitation services for wounded soldiers and civilians far beyond what is covered by public funding. Thanks to generous donations, we have been able to provide thousands of additional hours of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and more, extending well beyond the standard scope of care. We have also integrated complementary therapies not included in the national health basket, such as acupuncture, art therapy, horticultural therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. These treatments support both the physical and emotional aspects of healing, forming an integral part of the holistic rehabilitation process. We continue to provide exceptional care thanks to the staunch support of our friends and donors across Israel and around the world.

The Box

The Box is a dedicated space for high-intensity training, geared to the special needs of young, wounded soldiers with combat experience. The Box offers these young people, who were accustomed to performing under physically demanding conditions, a challenging environment in which to heal, complete with state-of-the-art punching bags, strength, and endurance training equipment, and more.
The Box is used for both group and individual workouts led by physiotherapists with specialized training.
Thanks to this unique space, patients can gradually regain their former level of fitness, rebuild their confidence, and improve their overall well-being.

The Orthopedic Department’s Special Havens: The Parliament and Salon

The Parliament and Salon are physical and social havens that promote rest and relaxation and provide the warmth of home during the rehabilitation process. Created especially for the wounded soldiers and civilians of the Iron Swords War, these fully-equipped spaces provide patients and their families opportunities for recreation, conversation, and connection. They offer television, gaming consoles, books, computer stations, and a stocked kitchenette and coffee corner. The unfailing support of our donors enables the proper maintenance of these spaces and ensures that we can continue to serve the needs of patients and their families in between strenuous treatments.

Renovation of the Orenstein Spinal Rehabilitation Department

The leading department of its kind in Israel, the Loewenstein’s Orenstein Spinal Rehabilitation Department specializes in the advanced treatment of spinal cord injuries through high-quality functional rehabilitation that enables patients to regain independence. Thanks to the renovation and new equipment, patients can now enjoy an upgraded, state-of-the-art environment that enhances rehabilitation processes and outcomes. It also expands treatment options, even for the most complex cases.

Driving Simulator

The advanced Drive STISIM M300 driving simulator offers a realistic, safe, and controlled driving experience. It is used both for clinical assessment and for patient training, helping to improve reaction time, concentration, coordination, and motor control. The simulator gives patients a renewed sense of independence and confidence; this is a crucial step toward getting back behind the wheel and leading an active life again.