Thousands Celebrate at Special Needs Joyous Event in Jerusalem

Thousands of children with special needs and their families gathered at the 'Ma'aleh Ramot' auditorium in Jerusalem for a large "Simchat Beit Hashoeva" celebration hosted by the organization "Belev Echad." The event featured prominent singers and was marked by hundreds of the organization's volunteers who danced with the children, accompanied them throughout the evening, and ensured each child felt at the center of the joy.

Distinguished guests included Rabbi Asher Weiss and Rabbi David Yosef, who both spoke about the importance of supporting families with special needs. Rabbi Weiss emphasized the great merit in "caring for a fellow Jew and bringing joy to those sent to the world with a special soul," while Rabbi Yosef praised the volunteers as "messengers for this great mitzvah." Member of Knesset Rabbi Yitzchak Goldknopf also participated, dancing and bringing joy to the children.

Rabbi David Weitzman, CEO of Belev Echad, thanked the volunteers, stating they are the "heart of Belev Echad." He highlighted that the volunteers' commitment extends beyond the event, involving year-round support such as family visits, holiday gatherings, and camps, fostering strong personal connections with the children and providing ongoing strength to the entire family.

The event, produced by Avi Glan and Meir Portnoy and their teams, was supported by the Jerusalem Municipality and Deputy Mayor Rabbi Eliezer Rauchberger. The celebration included performances by singers such as Lipah Shmeltzer, Shmulik Klein, Sharuli Green, Shimi Weiss, Moti Cohen, Mendi Roth, Shimi Lipschitz, and Simcha Abramchik with his orchestra. Technical volunteers from Belev Echad also managed the large guest sukkah erected for the attendees.