BBQ Dinner, DJ, and Open Bar with the Heroes of Israel
We at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens have been doing everything in our power to support our brothers and sisters in Israel during this critical time of war. We are honored to invite you to join us this Wednesday at 6pm at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens for a special event in which we will salute eight wounded IDF Warriors—four of whom were injured during this current war.
This event is being arranged in partnership with Belev Echad, a NYC based charity which is devoted to restoring the lives of the wounded men and women of the IDF. This charity was founded by Rabbi Dovid Vigler’s brother and sister-in-law, Rabbi Uriel & Shevy Vigler of Manhattan, NY. We have already partnered with them many times over recent years and we are deeply moved to send a message of unconditional love, appreciation and support to all of the soldiers of the IDF through our Palm Beach Gardens delegation.
Please join us for a moving presentation by the wounded IDF soldiers at 6pm at the Shul this Wednesday, December 20 followed by a BBQ with DJ and Open Bar to socialize with our heroes.
Omer Pereg, member of IDF’s Duvdevan Unit.
On November 2, 2023, while fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, Omer was seriously injured by terrorists when they fired an RPG at his position. As a result, Omer’s right hand was paralyzed,
and he sustained injuries to his ribs and lungs as well. Omer underwent a number of successful surgeries and eventually began the rehabilitation process.
Today, Omer remains hospitalized at the Levinstein Hospital. He comes to the Belev Echad house for his rehab sessions, where he receives hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and reflexology treatments.
Roi Gamaliel, 22 years old and from Herzliya, enlisted in 2020 and became a member of the IDF’s elite Duvdevan unit.
On November 2, 2023, while fighting in Beit Hanoun in Gaza, Roi was injured by Hamas sniper fire. He was shot in the hand, and the bullet hit his main artery and median nerve. Roi lost a lot of blood and was helicoptered to Belinson Hospital in Petah Tikva where he underwent several surgeries. and began the rehabilitation process.
Roi is still hospitalized, and receives his physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology treatments at the Belev Echad house.
Eliyahu Green, 27 and from Ra’anana, enlisted in the Duvdevan Unit November 2015. He enrolled in an officer course and eventually returned as the Unit Officer.
On November 1, 2023 while fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, he was injured by a grenade dropped from a terrorist drone. Eliyahu was taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem where he underwent surgery to remove the shrapnel embedded in his head and remained for nearly a week.
Following his hospitalization, Eliyahu began receiving treatment at the Belev Echad house, where he utilizes the hyperbaric pressure chamber and undergoes psychiatric treatment.
Etai Amar was shot in the pelvis during a firefight with terrorists at Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on October 7 2023. Etai had to undergo several surgeries and is still in active rehabilitation.
Belev Echad is supporting him as he heals.
Gal Rosenberg, 27, serves in the Golani Patrol Elite Unit. He enlisted in the army on August 15.
One night his mission was to go into Jenin and take out two wanted terrorists. After completing the mission, Gal and his unit were attacked by a large number of people from the village.
Eventually he escaped and returned home. As time went by, he was in Shomer Hamot when his PTSD took over. Ever since then it has been a battle he has to constantly fight.
Thanks to the Belev Echad house, which he considers his second home, and the mental health treatment he receives there, he is recovering and tackling each day.
Eden Manzur was a fighter in the Home Front Command.
On July 6, 2019, she was injured in a drive-by attack near Kfar Hizma in Jerusalem. She sustained 2 pelvic fractures, 4 jaw fractures, and an eye injury. Her jaw and pelvis are still in the healing stages.
Eden was at the Nova Music Festival on October 7 together with her dear friend Raz, who was murdered. Eden is still traumatized by this event. Thanks to Belev Echad, Eden is getting the help she needs to physically, mentally, and emotionally recover.
Lechay Harosh is 27 years old. She is the mother of Ir and Shelio, and married to Oz.
She enlisted in the Search and Rescue Unit in November 2014 and served as a fighter in Judea and Shomron. In 2015, the Knife Intifada began and her unit was sent to reinforce a hill in Binyamin. A terrorist emerged and stabbed her friend Anush in front of her eyes. Without hesitation, she fired three bullets at him but instead hit a barrier. The terrorist turned to kill her, but she was able to neutralize him.
After this mission she was promoted and was in command of the surrounding area of Jerusalem. But she suffered severe PTSD, which affected her life with chronic anxiety attacks, severe social difficulties, and an inability to function.
Lechay lives in Shderot with her family and when the war broke out on October 7, Belev Echad evacuated her to Central Israel. A few days later, her house suffered a direct hit by a missile fired by Hamas. Thanks to Belev Echad, Lechay got her life back.
Or Porat, Florida Delegation Leader Or served in the Duvdevan Unit, and then transferred to the Shin Bet.
During an operation, a terrorist who was planning on carrying out a terror attack threw a bomb that ended up detonated next to him. He was badly injured and was told he would never walk again.
Today, thanks Belev Echad, Or is walking, a stronger person, and has the privilege of helping other wounded soldiers.
