Struggling to care for disabled kids in a time of danger
STRUGGLING TO CARE FOR DISABLED KIDS IN A TIME OF DANGER
Emergency Status Update Swords of Iron – Malki Foundation UK
Emergency Status Update Swords of Iron – Malki Foundation UK
Commemorate 21 years since the horrific attack that took Malki’s life
After losing his daughter Malki in the Sbarro Massacre 21 years ago, Arnold Roth and his family chose to take the example she showed in life and share it with others.
Arnold Roth Interview with The Christian Post
Arnold Roth interview in The Christian Post
“Don’t leave them behind” – The rights of children with severe physical disabilities in Israel
“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: […]
New Study Promotes Awareness of Corona Impact on Disabled Children
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 […]
Relive the wonderful Rainbow of Music Concert
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 […]
Highlights from our Parent Survey
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 Wrap Up
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 […]
Amazing Family Winter Magic Show
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 […]
Adapting to a new reality
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, […]
Delicious Whisky Tour
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 […]
Rainbow of Music Special Message
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 […]
Lockdown Treats
Over the past month, the Malki Foundation UK has brought together more than 250 people from South Africa, England, Israel and USA for virtual lockdown events. With several events and challenges either cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19, we have been making a conscious decision to provide regular events to its supporters and wider audiences […]
Helping children impact their world
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 […]
2019 in Review
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 […]
Sara and Aharon
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 […]
Bringing therapy to children in the South
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 […]
Life Beyond Expectations – 2019 Annual Report
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 […]
TV Star Rachel Riley teams up with Celebrity Chef Denise Phillips for a Delicious Ladies’ Night Charity Event in North London
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 […]
Summer of Fun in the UK
Busy for a good cause The UK social calendar is practically at capacity and we couldn’t be more excited!! We have competitions, marathons, and bike rides to welcome the warm air. The grand kick off was at London’s Tough Mudder competition in May to be followed by The Maccabi GB Community Fun Run this weekend […]
Beth Rivkah’s Big Bargain Sale
We are so humbled by our dear friends in Melbourne, Australia who dedicated their time and energy to raise funds and awareness for The Malki Foundation’s so that we can continue to help families all over Israel. The students at Beth Rivkah Ladies College, led by their Tzedakah Captains, hosted a Biggest Bargain Super Sale […]
The Malki Foundation at the Australian Embassy
A Family Who Stayed Together Ori was born with severe disabilities and is unable to walk. His parents decided 18 years ago that they wanted to raise him at home. Looking back, they have no regrets. Ori receives three kinds of paramedical therapy today (partially funded by the Malki Foundation) and with all the challenges […]
Coming Together in Manchester, UK
An Important Cause This week, Founder and Chairperson Arnold Roth traveled to Manchester, UK to speak at the King David High School and at the Hamburger Lecture in collaboration with the Zionist Central Council (ZCC). At KDHS he spoke with students from the high school and Yavneh Boys and Girls about Malki’s life of chessed […]
Bringing Him Home at the 2019 Rainbow of Music Concert in Jerusalem
Bringing Him Home In certain respects, the Malki Foundation’s Rainbow of Music concerts, annual events in Jerusalem and Ra’anana, walk a thin line. On one hand, an evening of joyous celebration of life and of the music that brings delight. On the other, a serious purpose – raising charitable funds for a terrific cause – […]
A Great conversation with Ambassador Mark Regev and Nick Ferrari
[The Jewish Weekly UK, March 17, 2019] A packed house of some 350 guests thronged Mill Hill Synagogue on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 to enjoy an evening of stimulating dialogue between Ambassador Mark Regev and Nick Ferrari. LBC [radio] host Nick Ferrari and Israel’s Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev exchanged erudite views on matters […]
The Malki Foundation Wins in the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon
Traveling great distances to provide therapies for kids The Malki Foundation team was back this year at the Jerusalem Marathon on March 15th! By the end of the day, our walkers, runners, and scooters (in the pram), ranging from ages 2.5 to 65 years, traveled over 170 KM to raise money and awareness for the Malki […]
Purim Cards for Mishloach Manot ARE HERE!
Tired of making endless mishloach manot? After your obligatory mishloach manot have been sent, send our Purim cards to the rest and do a double mitzvah! The proceeds from the Purim cards go to our programs which provide therapies for children with severe disabilities in Israel. 25 shekel ($6/£5) per card or 200 shekel ($50/£40) for 10 cards (envelopes […]
Another Wonderful Night of Music and Friends
Concert Report: A wonderful evening was had by all We are, once again, happy to report another beautiful evening of music and friends, during our 3rd Annual Ra’anana Rainbow of Music benefit concert a little over a week ago. Over 250 supporters came together to enjoy the harmonious melodies of the Ramatayim Men’s Choir together […]
New video for King David High School
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 […]
Malki Foundation at King David High School, Manchester
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 […]
Australian Ambassador honours Keren Malki
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
