About Meshi
Meshi – The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adolescents (NPO) provides comprehensive, cutting-edge therapeutic and educational care for children with complex motor and cognitive disabilities. Since its founding in 1998 by Lifsha Feldman z”l, Meshi has grown into a powerful force of empowerment and inclusion—shaped by the “Meshi Approach”, a tailored, transdisciplinary, and result-driven therapeutic framework.
Nearly 300 toddlers, children and teenagers attend Meshi centers each year, receiving all physical, cognitive, educational, emotional, and social support they need to experience a fulfilling life.
Meshi in Numbers
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Child-Professionals Ratio
Driven by a Mission
Meshi is a registered non-profit organization (Reg. No. 580326239), dedicated to delivering groundbreaking solutions and improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
As a recognized public institution eligible for tax-deductible donations under Section 46A of Israel’s Income Tax Ordinance, Meshi upholds the highest standards of transparency and is regularly audited and supervised by the government authorities.
Approximately 70% of our funding comes from government and municipal sources, while the remaining 30% relies on generous donors in Israel and abroad. To meet each child’s real, day-to-day needs, we are committed to maximizing every resource and to continually developing sustainable income streams— enabling an optimal staff-to-child ratio, advanced personalized rehabilitation equipment, and additional needs-based therapy hours.
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Donors from around the world
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Government and municipal funding
Child-Centered Teamwork
Meshi’s centers are designed to put the “Meshi Approach” into daily practice through a structured, transdisciplinary care model that integrates professionals from a broad range of health and educational fields. Each child benefits from an individualized, multi-layered treatment plan designed to promote optimal function, meaningful participation, and mental well being.
To maintain this high standard of care, Meshi invests resources beyond government funding—acquiring essential equipment and technologies, and dedicating time for cross-disciplinary teamwork, professional development, and meaningful family engagement. These investments translate into dozens of extra therapy hours, expanded individual sessions for each child, higher staff-to-child ratios, a greater diversity and availability of rehabilitation equipment, and specialized, dedicated support staff. Together, these measures create an ecosystem where every child receives the care they truly need.
Ensuring Continuity of Care
Meshi Centers provide seamless educational and therapeutic continuity for children and youth, from six months to 21 years of age. Grounded in the Meshi Approach, each center offers holistic treatment and rehabilitation programs tailored to the developmental stage, age group, and specific needs of every child—integrated with rich educational frameworks, innovative methods and advanced technology.
All centers operate under the supervision of the Ministries of Education and Social Affairs.
Providing specialized, comprehensive developmental care for approximately 40 infants and toddlers, aged six months to three years.
Serving around 90 children aged three to six years, in a nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate class groupings based on age and cognitive level
Offering a rich educational setting and comprehensive care for over 100 children aged 6 to 21. The Meshi School in Jerusalem serves approximately 65 students, including boys aged 6 to 13 and girls up to age 21. The growing school in Bnei Brak currently serves about 50 students aged 6 to 13.
Israel’s first therapeutic yeshiva high school for adolescent boys and young men with complex disabilities. Bina Danielli Yeshiva offers a seamless continuation of rehabilitative care for around 25 students aged 13 to 21, within an educational setting aligned with their values and lifestyle.
Shaping the Future of Practice
Over the years, Meshi has developed a wide range of innovative programs that deliver high-quality results across a broad spectrum of complex motor and cognitive challenges, as well as in students’ overall well-being and quality of life. These achievements and extensive experience have earned Meshi international recognition for its unique expertise in pediatric rehabilitation and holistic care.
Today, leading physicians, neurologists, and rehabilitation specialists regularly refer patients to Meshi, trusting its exceptional care. Allied healthcare professionals also regard Meshi’s expert teams as an invaluable resource for consultation, guidance, and advancement in their own practice. As a result, the Meshi Approach and its proven impact have positioned Meshi as a leading professional force in developmental and rehabilitative care for children and youth—supporting and shaping the work of professionals in Israel and around the world.
