“The paradoxical truth is that a society is strong when it cares for the weak, rich when it cares for the poor, and invulnerable when it takes care of the vulnerable.” (Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks) Background The birth of a child with disabilities is a life-changing event that has an impact on all those involved: […]
Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute, Israel’s leading center for applied social research, recently published a new study that helps raise awareness about the effect the pandemic has had on children with disabilities and their families. We at the Malki Foundation are grateful to see the children we serve plight in the context of the pandemic being highlighted, as […]
Wow! What a night! Over 700 attendees, and another 120 on livestream, turned out last month to enjoy a fabulous night of melody and harmony at the Rainbow of Music Finale concert. The Ramatayim Men’s Choir and guest artists all opened up their hearts and their voices to support the Malki Foundation’s programs for children […]
Last month we sent a survey to the parents of the children we support. The aim was to learn about how the services we provide help the children, the reasons for turning to the Malki Foundation for help and general feedback on our services. The initial analysis of results is extremely encouraging. An overwhelming majority […]
2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but especially for children with disabilities and their families. With your support, together with the dedicated therapists and families, we were able to continue providing paramedical therapies. All the while ensuring the safety of families and therapists. Everyone’s busy, so here’s a 30-second summary of our achievements. Enjoy! And feel […]
Last night, 45 children and families had the privilege of watching the amazing Josh Horus perform his mind boggling magic. The show was entertaining and equally enjoyable for young and old, with Josh engaging all the audience – even with it being on Zoom. Thank you Josh for your time and effort, it really was […]
With two lockdowns and intermittent closures of the educational system, it has been a challenging few months for all children. Even more so for children with special needs, and their families, who are dealing with an added worry as the children are ‘high risk’. Additionally, lack of paramedical therapies, that are usually provided in school/daycare, […]
Over 80 people participated in the Malki Foundation UK and Jewish Child’s Day virtual whisky collaboration last Thursday evening. Thanks to the whisky samples provided, treats including biltong and chocolate, plus the brilliant & knowledgeable Maish Weinstein everyone was pleased, satisfied, informed, amid lots of goodwill. The event raised significant funds which will be shared between […]
With the end of the Corona-virus Crisis no where in sight, we unfortunately will not be able to hold our annual Rainbow of Music concert in 2020. In the meantime, please see this special message from Richard Shavei-Tzion, director of the Ramatayim Men’s Choir, the backbone of the concerts. As we have said previously, the […]
Lisa Scharf, a Malki Foundation Therapist on Wheels speech therapist works with Dror and other children in the south of Israel. This week, she spoke to us about her work. “My method is different from many other therapists. Normally professionals treat their patients, but I believe we should work with all the family. It is […]
What your generosity has achieved We work hard all year round at the Malki Foundation so that we can support – in the most practical of ways – the wonderful families who fight to get their children with complex needs the very best of paramedical care while ensuring the family remains intact. Intact in this […]
Meet Sara and Aharon. They were gracious enough to share their story with us. Watch the video to understand what a difference therapy can make in helping a child go from being like “a stone”, unabable to move, to entering a mainstream school. Thank you to our wonderful therapist Alan Shapiro for your dedication to helping kids […]
Ahmad Mutlaq, Physiotherapist, Zlata Hersch Memorial Therapists on Wheels program There is a chronic and serious shortage of therapists in Israel’s south. Ahmad Mutlaq, recognizing this, chose to do something. A highly trained and dedicated physiotherapist from a northern Israel village, Kfar Bi’ina, he decided to bring his skills to children in southern Israel. As […]
It is hard to believe that it has been 18 years since we lost the beautiful soul that was Malka Chana Roth z”l. There seems to be a disconnect between the number 18 – which in Hebrew represents “chai” or life – and the fact that she is not here with us anymore. How can […]
Over 80 women attended this special event which included scrumptious and informative cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Denise Phillips, Cocktail/mocktail how-to’s by Steve the Barman and a special chocolate tasting using touch, taste and smell by David Zulman from Firetree chocolates. Adding to the evening was the participation of TV Presenter, Rachel Riley, who joyfully […]
Our newest video was made especially for the Year 9 King David High School Manchester launch of their annual fundraising campaign. The video, made by Momento Media Israel was enthusiastically received by the students, and we are so grateful for their support! Thank you also to Eliav Markowitz who so graciously volunteered his time and acting […]
The Jewish Weekly (Week 69) reported on the launch of the King David High School Manchester charity project for the Malki Foundation. The students are raising money for specialized assistive equipment for a new Equipment Lending Unit at the Alyn Children’s Hospital in Jerusalem. Children will be able to borrow this equipment for the long-term […]
Greer Fay Cashman from the Jerusalem Post reports on the invitation only event held at the official residence of the Australian Ambassador in honour of the Malki Foundation. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Grapevine-The-olim-from-Down-Under-415888
“My son, Netanel, is now in a regular Grade 5 class” announced Sharon Zinger and not one of the 70 captivated guests were left with a dry eye. Sharon, an anaesthesiologist, told of her personal experience in taking care of a son with special needs during an event at the home of Australian Ambassador, Dave […]
Congratulations to the Malki Foundation UK’s Rob Taub who completed 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️the Royal Parks Half Marathon in the RAIN 🌧 today with an amazing time of 2:07! Rob ran the Marathon to raise awareness and funds for the Malki Foundation. We are also extremely grateful to Yael Bloom who also ran the race for the Malki Foundation. THANK YOU!!!
If you have learned about Frimet and Arnold Roth’s pursuit of the mastermind of the Sbarro massacre which took their daughter Malki’s life, and want to help and be kept informed, please register your name and email address here. You can follow the progress of their mission via the Roths’ blog, ThisOngoingWar.blogspot.com You can also reach […]
Failures and shortcomings of government are the most significant factors behind the bitter reality that children with disabilities in Israel do not get the care they need. A startling report issued a short time ago by the State Comptroller (Ombudsman) on paramedical therapies for children with special needs in Israel articulates a depressingly long list […]
Thank you to Miriam Lottner and The Times of Israel for including Frimet Roth, Malki’s mother and the co-founder of the Malki Foundation, in their list of 69 extraordinary women in Israel. We couldn’t agree more! She is #2 in the list, found here http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/celebrating-69-extraordinar…/
We are very happy to announce the Israeli Ministry of Social Welfare משרד העבודה ,הרווחה והשירותים החברתיים has awarded a large grant to the Malki Foundation for its work in funding therapies for children with severe disabilities. This is a big step forward for both the Malki Foundation and the Israeli government. Thank you Ministry […]
The annual Rainbow of Music concert in Jerusalem has come and gone – and what a fabulous success it was! Over 400 people came together to enjoy the performances of guitarist-and-singer Shlomo Katz, Cantor Tzvi Weiss and renowned Jazz singer Daniel Zamir, and the Ramatayim Mens Choir. We salute their generosity of spirit and the […]
We are excited to report that the Malki Foundation Team was a smashing success! With representation in nearly all of the races in the Jerusalem Marathon, members of the Malki Foundation community came together to help raise awareness and funds for children with severe disabilities in Israel. A fun time was had by all 50 […]
2016 has been a year of growth, strength and inspiration! Highlights of this past year’s program achievements for children with severe disabilities in Israel: Over 1,300 essential therapy sessions were given to children to help them crawl, walk, talk, eat, and integrate better into their surroundings. 14,400 kilometers were travelled by therapists to treat children […]
Ido, father to three autistic children, lives in Beer Sheba, in Israel’s south. Even though Beer Sheba is the largest city in the Negev region, there are an inadequate number of therapists within easy traveling distance. The result is that to get basic medical and paramedical services, including vital therapies, Ido has no choice but to travel […]
Jewish communities throughout the world are faced with vital questions about how best to include members whose lives are affected by disability. Starting in 2009, and marked annually each February since then, Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month exists “to raise awareness and champion the rights of all Jews to be included and to participate […]
We are delighted to publish here the Malki Foundation Annual Report for the period July 2015 to June 2016. Please click below to read the report
