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Thiago

Care, Resilience, and a Brighter Tomorrow

Care, Resilience, and a Brighter Tomorrow When Hadassa Tadessa first brought her son, Thiago, to

A Recipe for Dignity: Empowering Young Chefs with Disabilities

When you mix opportunity, perseverance, and a dream, the result is always sweet. At Chimes

סדנת מוגנות גברים

A Groundbreaking Men’s Workshop for Healthy Relationships and Sexuality

Recognizing a Hidden Need Adolescents with disabilities, like all people, have emotional, social, and sexual

From Helping Hands to Lasting Impact

The volunteer program at Chimes Israel is a vital pillar of our work. We believe

family in growth

The Families in Growth Program: How a Good Idea Became a Better One

Several years ago, in Ashkelon, Chimes Israel ran a program for at-risk preschool children with

From Duty to Devotion: Gil’s Life-Changing Year as a Chimes Impact Volunteer

When Gil Reuven signed up to volunteer at Chimes Israel through the FIDF Impact! Scholarship

Smiles Without Barriers: Empowering Oral Health for People with Disabilities

We’re thrilled to announce a meaningful and impactful new partnership between Haleon—the company behind trusted

When Perseverance Meets Opportunity – Nofar’s Story

Nofar Horesh is a shy woman with a simple yet powerful dream — to be

Chimes Israel Brings the Voices of Ashkelon’s Children to Christians at NRB 2025

For the first time in our organization’s history, Chimes Israel proudly participated in NRB 2025—the

Giving Back and Forward on Good Deeds Day 2025

Good Deeds Day is an international initiative that began in Israel in 2007, founded by

Defying the Digital Divide for Individuals with Disabilities

We all live in the digital age. We surf the internet, stay connected on social

trauma support

Chimes Israel Sets the Standard for Trauma-Informed Care in Disability Services

Research reveals a stark and troubling reality: individuals with disabilities experience violence at twice the

Happy Passover 2025

Dear Friends, Passover is a holiday of freedom, hope, and the journey from darkness to

Eitan’s Strength: A Story of Perseverance, Angels, and Divine Grace

This is the story of our son This is the story of our son, Eitan

מתנדבים

Volunteers Make the Difference – 2024 Summary

At Chimes Israel, volunteering begins with a commitment and continues with a bond between people.

ספרית השאלה

A Wartime Improvisation Becomes an Ongoing Critical Staple of Support

The Gaza war hit the city of Ashkelon hard with relentless rocket barrages. This situation

ביקור הסברה של נציגי עמותת צ'יימס ישראל בארצות הברית

Chimes Israel’s U.S. Outreach Tour

Last month, Chimes Israel’s Resource Development team embarked on a meaningful tour across the US

משפחה בצמיחה

Families in Growth – Where Professionalism and Compassion Meet for a Better Future

For over three decades, Chimes Israel has been supporting families and children with disabilities, leading

כלי איטיליגנציה מלאכותית

Embracing AI Innovation to Transform Lives

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work and interact, Chimes

Happy Holiday

Happy Holidays From Chimes Israel

Dear Friends, As we celebrate Hanukkah, a time when light overcomes darkness, we thank you

Chimes Israel Ashkelon During Gaza War

https://youtu.be/HEb1AZTTEoY?si=BF3ZJUwJ4RbNXheg Reaching Out During Crisis At the start of the war, while Israel’s Homefront Command

סדנת חוסן לעובדי ציימס ישראל

Managing Within Trauma and Crisis

October 7th changed our reality, leaving nothing as it once was. Since then, we have

מועדונית אגם רעננה

A Warm Welcome to Chimes Agam, A New Afterschool Program for Working Families in Ra’anana

We are excited to announce the opening of a new afterschool program in Ra’anana, “Chimes

New Members Join the Chimes Israel Family to Strengthen Organization-wide Knowledge and Training

We are proud to announce another significant step in Chimes Israel’s professional development with the

ביקור בארה"ב: הזדמנות להעלות מודעות ולחשוף את פרויקט הקמת מעון יום שיקומי תקשורתי לפעוטות עם מוגבלות באשקלון

Operation Outreach U.S.A.

This November, representatives from Chimes Israel’s Resource Development team, will embark on a special visit

מכללה תעסוקתית

A Story of Empowerment through Chimes Israel’s Vocational College Program

We are proud to share a moving story that symbolizes Chimes Israel’s ongoing commitment to

חלה מתוקה של מגי

Cooking from the Heart – The Story of Magi Azoulay

Magi Azoulay, the long-standing cook at the Or Early Childhood Center in Modi’in, infuses more

Rosh Hashana greeting from Chimes Israel

Dear Friends, As the year closes, we still find ourselves amid a tough war in

Corporate Compassion — Volunteers Brighten our Clients’ Lives on Good Deeds Day

Good Deeds Day began in Israel 18 years ago and is now a global event

Celebrating Growth: Meet Shirley Trousil Frankel, Our New Vice President and Program Director

We are happy to introduce you to Shirley Trousil Frankel, who was appointed Vice President

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Arab Women with Disabilities through Academic Studies and On-the-Job Training

We are excited to share that after more than a year of intensive work, in

Chimes People with Disabilities Show their Empathy and Compassion for Soldiers & October 7th Abductee Families

With the desire to express their support for the families of soldiers and abductees, our

A spirit of Renewal

Chimes Israel continues to grow and innovate. In Kfar Saba, we opened a new adult

Overcoming Crisis and War Trauma Through Organization-wide Resilience Training

Chimes Israel has recently launched organization-wide resilience training program to help our employees learn how

Generosity during Crisis: Many Donors Rally Behind Chimes Israel’s Wartime Emergency Fund

At the start of the war while Israel’s Homefront Command ordered our centers closed, we

Caregiver Workforce Crisis: A Strike Barely Avoided; Foreigners to Bolster Labor Shortage

Caregiver Workforce Crisis: A Strike Barely Avoided; Foreigners to Bolster Labor Shortage There is a

Leaving Rubenenko – Breakups as New Opportunities

This past August, after over three decades of successful collaboration, Chimes Israel parted ways with

The Magical Combination of Learning and Doing: New Training Workshop Prepares Kfar Saba Clients Employment Success

We are excited to share that for the first time we have begun a training

Recovery to Reintegration through Employment Support

Avi was a university grad in his early 30s with a diagnosed mental illness, who

Enjoyment, Self-Esteem & Sweet Memories: a Chimes Educator Explains His Mission

Meet Tomer Amram, an instructor for over four years at the “Chimes Enoch therapeutic afterschool

Preparing Girls with Disabilities for Life’s Challenges through Self-Advocacy & Empowerment

In August, we wrapped up our first ever Self-Advocacy & Empowerment workshop for girls in

The Power of a Smile: The Enormous Difference a Volunteer Can Make

With her big smile and bouncy personality, Katya came to us from Argentina, through the

Little Aviv Makes Critical Progress Toward His Potential

At 12 months, Aviv Milstein was a typical Israeli toddler from Hod Hasharon, until he

Corporate Volunteers Bring in the Sunshine on Good Deeds Day and Purim

They say that those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it

תמונה צוות ציימס בכנס משרד הבריאות

Chimes Shaked’s Multidisciplinary “Eating Team” Leads the Way in Treating Early Childhood Eating Disorders

Many infants and young children have eating disorders where they have chronic difficulties with food

מכללה תעסוקתית

A Second Class Graduates Chimes Israel-Bar-Ilan University Academic-Vocational College

Congratulations to the second graduating class of the Chimes Israel-Bar-Ilan University Academic-Vocational College! The innovative

12-Year-Old Meir’s Wish Comes True

This year, on Good Deeds Day, 12-year-old Meir Mazuz, who attends “Chimes Amal” afterschool program

סיכום שנה מנהלים

An Empowering and Inspiring Leadership Meeting

In February, Chimes Israel’s entire management team gathered for its annual year-end meeting (which also

מרכז צ'יימס תמר החדש באשקלון נחנך בטקס מרגש

The City of Ashkelon Inaugurates the New Chimes Tamar Adult Nursing Day Center Building

In a large and moving ceremony, we inaugurated the new Chimes Tamar Adult Nursing Day

Running for Noam and his Friends

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

A Whole World of Life-Changing Possibilities Open for Amal in Kfar Kassem

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

Open the Gate: Workers with Disabilities No Longer Limited to Sheltered Work

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

Our Wonderful Corporate Volunteers: Partners in New Experiences

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about
ילדים עם צרכים מיוחדים

Ashkelon Early Childhood Moms Plea for a New Early Childhood Center

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

From Famine to Feast: Volunteers Come Back to Chimes Centers

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

Chimes Leads the Discourse on the Crisis facing Disability Service Organizations

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

Chimes Manager Featured In Channel 13 Documentary Film

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

Tzvika’s Story: A Senseless Violent Act Inspires a Community’s Outpouring of Love

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

Successful Aging

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

International Rare Diseases Day

Rare Diseases day takes place worldwide to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about

A Very Good Day inDeed!

Almost all of Chimes Israel’s centers across the country benefitted from “Good Deeds Day,” the

A Special Marathon Man

Meet Noam Abramoff, a four-time runner in the Tel Aviv marathon and a client in

Honoring Chimes Israel’s Most Committed Champion

Chimes Israel parent, Chen Shai (sitting with three of his children), speaks to Channel 12

The New Chimes Israel’s Kfar Kassem Adult Nursing Day Care Opens its Doors

Chimes Israel parent, Chen Shai (sitting with three of his children), speaks to Channel 12

Combating Sexual Violence and Abuse through Our New Self-Advocacy and Empowerment Program

Chimes Israel parent, Chen Shai (sitting with three of his children), speaks to Channel 12

Panic & Fear Under Rocket Fire

Chimes Israel parent, Chen Shai (sitting with three of his children), speaks to Channel 12

A New Place to Glide, Relax and Socialize

The Chimes Israel Rubenenko Campus in Tel Aviv Launches a Renovated Outdoor Recreational Space

Pnai LaNefesh Members Treated With an Intimate Performance

Members of the Chimes Israel social club for mental illness called “Pnai LaNefesh” (leisure for

All The World is a Stage

Masha Ilin, is a highly talented actress and a Chimes Israel participant with Down syndrome

Chimes Leviatan Classrooms Open their Doors for Toddlers with ASD in Ashkelon

Chimes Israel After our joint efforts in collaboration with the Ministry of Welfare, we are

Chimes Israel Helps Bring Amalia’s Mother Back Home

Chimes Israel is part of one big family, and as such will go above and

Man’s best friend

“I talk to him when I’m lonesome like; and I’m sure he understands. When he

Therapeutic Nursing Daycare Centers

Chimes Israel operates three therapeutic nursing daycare centers in Israel, which provide specialized care for

To Dream, Persist The First Graduates of the Chimes Israel Academic Vocational College

In the Spring of 2018, the Academic Vocational College for Individuals with Special Needs began

On the spectrum

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult, since there is no medical test,

Sound of silence

Music can change the world. It can help communication without words, it can operate as