Pesach Greeting

April 2026

Each year, as Passover approaches, we are invited to do more than retell an ancient story—we are called to live its deepest truth. The journey from bondage to freedom is not only the story of our ancestors. It is the story being written right now, one painstaking step at a time, by the children of ALYN Hospital.

ALYN Hospital is Israel’s only pediatric rehabilitation center—a place where children with the most complex physical challenges come to fight for their independence. These are children who have survived catastrophic injuries, debilitating illness, and conditions present since birth. They arrive at ALYN dependent. They leave transformed. For them, freedom is not a destination. It is the first step taken. A breath drawn without a machine. A word spoken after months of silence.

As American Friends of ALYN Hospital, we are the bridge that makes these miracles possible. Your gift—made right here in the United States—directly funds the life-changing treatments, advanced therapies, and innovative equipment that give these children a fighting chance. With your support, a child can receive a ventilator to breathe, and begin to speak after a traumatic brain injury, or take their first independent steps after years in a wheelchair.

Contributions to American Friends of ALYN Hospital are fully deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law. As we celebrate Passover (and think about our finances this tax season), we want to highlight some smarter ways to support the children at ALYN Hospital: By donating appreciated stock, giving from your IRA, or recommending a Donor-Advised Fund grant, you can make a big difference and unlock valuable tax benefits. 

Smart Giving

With gratitude and hope, 


Joanne Blye

President


Adam Schwartz 

Executive Director 



Together, you made a significant difference for the children at ALYN Hospital in 2025 


  • 3,553 Children Treated 
  • 3,615 Family Support Sessions 
  • 432 Medical Equipment Items 
  • 315 Remote Therapy Sessiion 
  • 90,275 Medical & Therapy Sessions 
  • 17 ALYNnovation Start-up Collaborations 
  • 208 PELE Solutions for Independence 
  • 19 PARC Reseach Center Publications & Conferences 


“The moment they called him by his name and truly saw him, I knew we were in the right place.” 

Anat, Mother of Asif 


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