About Us
Bringing Light
When Darkness Falls
When medicine Isn't enough: supporting israel's sick children and their families
Every day, parents sit in hospital rooms wondering how they’ll feed their other children. Your compassion becomes their lifeline.
About Us
Bringing Light
When Darkness Falls
When medicine Isn't enough: supporting israel's sick children and their families
Every day, parents sit in hospital rooms wondering how they’ll feed their other children. Your compassion becomes their lifeline.
Our Mission
Or Lacholeh | No Family Should Face Illness Alone
Lifesaving. Strength. Compassion.
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, an entire family’s world collapses. Parents are torn between hospital beds and home, bills pile up, and the pain becomes overwhelming.
Or Lacholeh steps in where medicine ends—providing hot meals, vouchers, household help, and moments of joy when families need it most. Because of donors like you, no family faces their darkest hour alone.
Our Vision
We create a reality where Jewish families facing illness find strength through support. Where children’s laughter persists despite pain. Where darkness is pierced by unexpected light—not eventually, but today.
Who We Are
What began with community members helping a few families has grown into Israel’s lifeline for those facing serious illness. Our network of dedicated volunteers delivers comprehensive support addressing emotional, practical, and spiritual needs.
Where the healthcare system ends, Or Lacholeh begins—ensuring no family faces the trauma of illness alone.
The Children Behind Our Work
Eight-year-old Neoray battled leukemia with remarkable courage. His one wish was simple: a bicycle of his own. When we placed his hands on the handlebars, his eyes—usually dulled by medication—suddenly sparkled with joy. In that moment, he wasn’t defined by his diagnosis but by endless possibilities.
This is why Or Lacholeh exists: to restore what illness steals – childhood, dignity, hope
Our Values in Action
Compassion:
When Sarah’s mother couldn’t afford food due to medical bills, we delivered meals for weeks so she could focus on her daughter’s treatment.
Community:
David’s family felt isolated until our events & celebrations reminded them they weren’t alone.
Immediacy:
When the Goldsteins called needing emergency formula at midnight, we delivered it before sunrise. Illness doesn’t wait.
Wholeness:
For Avigail’s Family, healing meant more than chemotherapy—it included meals, support, and meeting her favorite singer that lit up her world.
Our
Impact
With the help of our donors & volunteers, here is what we accomplish throughout the year.
92,000
Hot Meals Delivered
Delivered to hospitals and homes, providing nourishment and care.
250
Dreams Fulfilled
Created moments of joy, wishes fulfilled, and inspiration for patients.
60
Families Restored
Enjoyed respite stays in vacation homes, fostering strength and hope.
2,250
Children & Families Nourished
Provided food and clothing vouchers, emotional therapies, and educational tutoring to foster resilience.
1,650
Smiling Children
Enjoyed outings filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.
200
Households Refreshed
Received furniture, appliances, and essential household help for a fresh start
Beyond the numbers are countless moments of dignity restored through birthday celebrations, holiday & activity programs,day trips, hospital care, gift packages, and much more
Be The Light That Guides Them Home
Every moment without support is too long. Right now, a mother sits beside a hospital bed while worrying about her other children. A father chooses between medicine and rent. A child feels forgotten as life moves on without them.
Your compassion becomes the meal that nourishes. Your kindness becomes the dream that reminds a child they are more than their diagnosis. In their darkest moments, you become the light that shows them they’re not alone.
Voices of Hope Trusted by Families, Supported by Leaders
