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The story of Meshi
How a Vision Was Born
Our story begins with a little girl named Ruchama, who was born with a congenital heart defect and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and complex motor and cognitive disabilities. Her mother, the late Lipsha Feldman, searched for an educational framework that would meet Ruchama’s unique needs—one that would provide the best treatments and equipment for her motor development and functioning while also nurturing her personal, emotional, and social growth.
At the age of 32, and already a mother of nine, Lipsha reached out to other parents of children like Ruchama and discovered they shared the same struggle. That’s when a groundbreaking vision was born in her heart—to create a warm, accessible educational and therapeutic environment that would empower extraordinary children to achieve extraordinary milestones in every aspect of life. In short, Meshi.
Something From Nothing
On her path to realizing her vision, Lipsha studied the needs of children and parents, listening closely to their hopes and aspirations. She set out to create an educational and therapeutic center that would not only meet these needs but also nurture abilities, desires, and aspirations.
She believed early, multidisciplinary, and personalized intervention was key. To achieve this, she needed a holistic, professional, and compassionate place, unbound by budget limitations or existing solutions, but actively developing and expanding them to provide the best care for every child.
With the support of her mother, Mrs. Hadasa Zoribin, Lipsha found visionary partners, and in 1998, she opened Meshi’s first kindergarten class.
Join Valuable Partners
As Lipsha took her first steps, her mother, Hadasa, connected her with Debbie and Howard Jonas—philanthropists dedicated to social initiatives worldwide. From the start, their bond with Meshi was deep and strong.
The Jonases became founding partners, standing by Meshi through challenges and successes, generously contributing their resources and expertise.
With their support, Lipsha brought in more donors and experts in rehabilitation and education, embracing cutting-edge technologies. Then, in 2001, with four kindergarten classes and dozens of children, Meshi’s first independent center in Jerusalem opened.
Embark the Meshi Method
Lipsha’s vision led her to establish a rehabilitative-educational approach that is both individualized and holistic, driven by actively expanding resources and developing groundbreaking solutions. This became the foundation of the Meshi Method, where multidisciplinary teams work together seamlessly to meet every child’s rehabilitative and educational needs, at every stage of life.
As the kindergarten children grew, it was only natural for Lipsha to continue providing the care she believed in and had already seen succeed. She quickly secured a nearby building, adapted it to their motor and educational needs, and refined the Meshi Method for school-age children and teens.
Then, in 2006, undeterred by any challenge, Lipsha founded Meshi’s first school.
Continue to Pave the Way
The school Lipsha founded grew rapidly, doubling its number of classes within a few years. The daycares and kindergartens she established also continued to expand and thrive—remaining at full capacity every year.
As her vision came to life, tragedy struck in 2009, when Lipsha passed away suddenly at age 45, leaving behind a powerful legacy and a well-defined path. Her partners—including the Jonas family, her devoted family, and Meshi’s professional teams—immediately knew that her mission was now theirs.
They committed to fulfilling Lipsha’s groundbreaking vision for every child, ensuring they receive the very best care, no matter how unique their needs.
Fulfilling the Vision of Every Child
Two decades in, Meshi had become a leading educational-rehabilitative institution, serving children from six months to 13 years, with new classes for girls aged 14–21.
Many boys, however, struggled to find a yeshiva that suited their lifestyle and aspirations. Their motor disabilities made it difficult, leaving many without a place in either rehabilitative or educational settings.
True to Lipsha’s vision, Meshi took action to ensure they, too, received holistic, continuous care.
And so, in 2018, Meshi established “Binat Danielli”—Israel’s first rehabilitative yeshiva.
Reach Everyone
As “The Meshi Method” proved its impact, the need to expand it grew. Many students from central Israel commuted daily to Meshi’s Jerusalem school, prompting parents, the Ministry of Education, and local authorities to request a closer alternative.
Following in Lipsha’s footsteps, Asher Zoribin, Meshi’s CEO, took action. He secured a location, assembled a multidisciplinary team trained at Meshi, and ensured the new center upheld Meshi’s therapeutic and educational approach.
In 2019, Meshi’s expanding school opened in Bnei Brak, serving dozens of children each year.
Continuing the story
Lipsha’s vision continues to shape Meshi every day, providing hundreds of children with a unique educational and therapeutic framework.
Rooted in her legacy, Meshi is a beacon of inclusion and empowerment—a home for children, a community for families, and a center of excellence for professionals worldwide.
Yet, the story of Lipsha and Meshi is still unfolding, with new approaches, solutions, and innovations constantly emerging.
What’s next?
Meshi is building an innovative education and rehabilitation campus, realizing Lipsha’s vision—a warm, accessible space where extraordinary children achieve extraordinary milestones and live enriched lives.
