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Jerusalem Launches Basketball Program for Wounded IDF Veterans
Jerusalem has launched "Rebound for Life - Jerusalem," a new resilience program for wounded IDF and security force veterans, in partnership with the Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club and Win Assist.
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What happened
- 01Jerusalem launched "Rebound for Life - Jerusalem" for wounded IDF veterans.
- 02The program is a collaboration between the municipality, Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club, and Win Assist.
- 03It offers basketball training, social gatherings, and resilience-building activities.
- 04Former player Afik Nissim is leading the initiative.
- 05Practices will be held weekly at the Pisgat Ze'ev Sports Arena.
- 06Participation is for veterans recognized as disabled by the Defense Ministry.
Led by Afik Nissim, the program offers basketball training, social activities, and support to enhance veterans' sense of belonging and resilience. Mayor Moshe Lion highlighted the initiative's focus on looking forward and supporting those injured in service, with Hapoel Jerusalem CEO Oren Arielly emphasizing the community aspect of the rehabilitation effort.
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