Misholim Association
Since 2009, the Misholim Association, in collaboration with the Tlamim Center at Kibbutz Magal, has operated a therapeutic animal farm dedicated to serving individuals with special needs. The center provides structured animal-assisted therapy through interaction with a wide variety of animals.
Programs are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of diverse populations, including individuals with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities, trauma survivors from the security forces, and at-risk youth. Special emphasis is placed on supporting underprivileged communities and those with limited access to therapeutic services.
The Goals of the Association
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Providing support and therapeutic services to those affected by the "Iron Swords" War, including physically and emotionally wounded IDF soldiers, and evacuees from both northern and southern Israel.
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Improving the quality of life of our participants through meaningful therapeutic progress and personal empowerment.
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Expanding access to animal-assisted therapy for the broader special needs community, with an emphasis on underserved populations who are entitled to this form of care.
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Training participants to work within the center, with the goal of offering employment to those who successfully complete the program.
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Delivering the highest standard of care through experienced professionals and advanced therapeutic tools and facilities.
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Establishing a dedicated education and training center for instructors and animal-assisted therapy practitioners, offering academic-level courses and continuing education programs.
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Promoting animal-assisted therapy as a recognized, accepted, and widely practiced treatment method within Israel’s therapeutic community.
Target Population
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Children and adults with developmental disorders (PDD, CP, MS, MD), intellectual disabilities, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges.
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Children and adults with congenital conditions.
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At-risk youth, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with attention and concentration difficulties (ADD) and hyperactivity (ADHD).
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Individuals with traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, multiple sclerosis, autism, spinal cord injuries, cancer, and mental health conditions.
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Individuals with hearing impairments, deafness, or blindness.
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Victims of accidents.
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Individuals coping with PTSD and disabled IDF veterans.
The Association’s Core Values
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Preserving a family-oriented atmosphere built on mutual cooperation, dedication, friendship, respect, loyalty, and unwavering support.
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Upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and sensitivity, with uncompromising commitment to service and client care.
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Pursuing continuous learning through professional courses, training programs, seminars, and other educational initiatives.
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Ensuring the well-being, care, and ethical treatment of all animals involved in the association’s therapeutic activities.
Members of the Executive Board
Contact Information:
050-5773851
Board Members:
Hagai Itkin – Chairperson
Dror Michman – Member
Pinhas Buchris – Member
Noam Browerman – Member
Eran Gurev – Member
Guy Hermelin – Member
Jacques Kabessa – Member
Boaz Eitan – Member
Gal Schwartz – Member
CEO of the Association:
Ms. Efrat Avneri
Internal Auditor:
Eyal Kartchman