In Memory of Alan Manheim (Asher)
Chimes Israel mourns the passing of Alan Manheim, known in Israel as Asher, a visionary leader whose influence helped shape the field of services for people with disabilities across the country. Alan played a central role in building the professional foundation upon which so much of today’s work stands. He served for many years in […]
A Small Act Becomes a Lifeline in Wartime
When war disrupts daily life, people with disabilities face some of the greatest challenges. They lose daily routines and miss critical therapies. Structure disappears, therapeutic and developmental progress slips, anxiety rises, and isolation deepens. Under Home Front Command directives, we have closed our daytime frameworks for people with disabilities. Many of our clients remain confined […]
When Daily Life Stops, We at Chimes Do Not
Fully engaged with their therapeutic activity kits from generous overseas donors, these preschool children are able to continue learning and engaging even while their centers are closed. Used during remote sessions, home visits, and with their parents, each item offers a small sense of structure, continuity, and calm when the world feels uncertain. Broken Routines, […]
