Episode 30: It Takes a Village

In this episode of the Spark, Dr. Weiss is honored to be joined by Elie Klein, Director of Development & Marketing for ADI Negev — Nahalat Eran.Founded in 2005, the 40-acre ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village was named to honor the memory of Eran Almog, the late son and guiding light of founders Didi and Major General (Res.) Doron Almog. In addition to caring for and empowering more than 300 residents and special education students with severe disabilities, the expansive and progressive village pioneers cutting-edge therapeutic and recovery services for anyone touched by disability, cultivates empathy and acceptance through education, and provides individuals with disabilities with a framework for personal advancement, social integration and gainful employment. They talk about the harrowing yet beautiful history of ADI Negev, how the village works and the myriad of therapies offered, and how the village adapted to being 12 miles from the Gaza border after the October 7 attack.