IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz speaks with Elie Klein, North American Director of Advancement and JNF‑USA liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, a groundbreaking rehabilitation village in Israel’s South. Located near the Gaza border, this one-of-a-kind community provides residential care, education, and advanced medical rehabilitation for individuals with severe disabilities while fostering a model of true inclusion.
Klein shares the powerful story behind the village’s founding by Israeli hero Doron Almog, inspired by his son Eran, and how that vision became a 40-acre oasis dedicated to dignity, opportunity, and human potential. The conversation explores ADI’s innovative programs, from inclusive education and employment to cutting‑edge therapies and its state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital serving the entire region.
They also discuss the aftermath of October 7 and how ADI Negev has become a critical center for healing, supporting wounded soldiers, trauma survivors, and families while addressing Israel’s growing rehabilitation needs. At its core, ADI Negev represents a powerful idea that no one is left behind and that a more compassionate, inclusive society is possible.
Elie Klein is the North American Director of Advancement and JNF-USA liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation village in southern Israel. Originally from Baltimore, he has spent over 17 years helping grow and share the organization’s impact, advancing programs that empower individuals with disabilities, support families, and strengthen communities across Israel.