After losing both his legs in Gaza war, Elisha embarks on journey of pain, purpose and willpower
They say never meet your heroes, but in the case of Elisha Medan, his story touches everyone he meets. Last month, charity Beit Halochem brought wounded veterans to London for a week of entertainment, to lift their spirits and meet the UK community. Wheelchair-bound with both legs missing, it’s impossible to ignore Elisha’s stumps, often […]
British Jewry raises £1.7 million to support wounded IDF veterans
Over £1.7 million was raised in a single night by British Jewry to support wounded veterans in Israel. Some 530 supporters of Beit Halochem, including Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, as well as Jewish communal and business leaders, attended the charity’s annual fundraising dinner in central London on Monday. Since October 7, Beit Halochem, which translates as “House of […]
‘I didn’t know if I was alive or dead’: Heroic 21-year-old recalls miraculous survival on 7 Oct
A hero of the October 7 attacks has spoken of how she “is grateful to have reached the age of 21” as she recalled how Hamas mercilessly hunted her and her IDF comrades that horrific morning. Eden Ram was serving as an officer on what was supposed to be her last day at a base […]
Five days in London with Beit Halochem veterans showed me true courage is about embracing life
Think of it as their ‘Israeli way’. After spending a week in the company of these veterans in March, I can see why this group don’t want your tears. From touchdown at Heathrow, hosts Beit Halochem treated the delegate like royalty, aptly kicking off the fun-filled week with a sightseeing trip around London, a first for many […]
It’s a knockout event at JFS for Beit Halochem
Hundreds of young people help raise £38k for IDF veteran charity It’s a Knock Out at JFS for Beit Halochem UK. June 2025 More than 850 young people and their families came together at JFS in Kenton last Sunday for Beit Halochem UK annual It’s A Knockout event. Together, they raised £38,000 of vital funds […]