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
When Medicine Isn't Enough
Supporting Israel's sick children and their families
Our Mission at 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.
That’s where we come in.
Because of donors like you, Or Lacholeh can provide hot meals, vouchers, household help, and moments of joy when families need it most.
Our Vision: Turning Struggle into Strength
We envision a world where families dealing with illness can rely on a network of support that keeps them strong, connected, and resilient. In our vision, children continue to laugh, dream, and find joy, even as they fight for their health.
Who We Are
What began with a few community members helping a couple of families, has grown into Israel’s lifeline for those facing serious illness.
Our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to provide emotional, logistical, and financial support to families in crisis.
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 sparkled with joy.
This is why Or Lacholeh exists: to restore what illness steals – childhood, dignity, and hope.
Our Values in Action
Compassion in Every Moment
Or Lacholeh isn’t just about providing material support; it’s about offering love, understanding, and a human connection. We take the time to truly listen to each family’s needs and provide the support that makes a real difference in their lives.
Compassion:
When Sarah’s mother couldn’t afford food due to the 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.
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 every year.
92,000
Hot Meals Delivered
to hospitals and homes, providing nourishment and care.
250
Dreams Fulfilled
creating moments of joy and lifelong memories.
60
Families Restored
through pampering respite stays in vacation homes.
2,250
Children & Families Nourished
through food and clothing vouchers, emotional therapies, and educational tutoring.
1,650
Smiling Children
enjoyed outings filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.
200
Households Refreshed
with furniture, appliances, and essential household items for a fresh start.
But these numbers represent more than just statistics. Behind each one is a family, a child, and a moment that brought light during some of the darkest times.
Be The Light That Guides Them Home
Every moment without support is too long. Right now, there’s a mother sitting beside a hospital bed, worried about her other children. A father who’s forced to choose between paying for medicine and rent. A child who feels forgotten as life moves on without them.
Your generosity brings them relief. Your kindness helps a child see they’re more than their diagnosis. You become the light that shows them they’re not alone.
The People Behind the Care
Miri Schreiber
Global CEO
Miri has dedicated more than 8 years to supporting Jewish families navigating serious illness. She previously founded a Bikur Cholim organization in Cincinnati, assisting families who traveled for complex medical treatments.
Today, as Global CEO of Or Lacholeh, Miri leads with experience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that no family faces illness alone.
Chana Yonah
Operations Manager
Chana oversees Or Lacholeh’s daily operations, finances, and program coordination, ensuring that assistance reaches families quickly and efficiently.
Her steady leadership and organizational expertise form the operational backbone of the organization, allowing every act of care and support to happen seamlessly.
Atara Sheinfeld
Director of Family Support
Atara works directly with families in homes & hospitals across Israel, guiding them through available support and remaining by their side throughout their journey.
With over 15 years of experience working within hospital environments, she brings warmth, sensitivity, and hands-on care to every family she assists.
Rachel Bennett
Program Coordinator
Rachel manages case files, coordinates volunteers, and oversees key initiatives & programs — from hospital distributions and home care to celebrations and special support programs & events.
She maintains close, consistent communication with families to ensure thoughtful, responsive, and dignified care at every stage.
Rabbi Reuven Elbaz, shlita
Rabbinic Advisor
Rabbi Reuven Elbaz provides spiritual guidance and counsel to the organization. A respected rabbinic leader in Israel and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr HaChaim in Jerusalem, his wisdom and leadership help shape Or Lacholeh’s mission, values, and direction.
Trusted by Families. Endorsed by Rabbinic, Medical & Community Leaders
