Beit Binyamin: Healing A Nation, One Retreat At A Time

On November 18th of last year, we stood out in the rain with Rob and Jen, paying tribute to Binyamin, Hy’d.  We couldn’t really believe it had happened to our friends.

We did our best to support them, and the Airleys were and continue to be a symbol of strength.

And now, they’re taking their experience and using it to heal others.

Since the war began, Jews around the world have shown their true colors.  Words and prayers (and donations) were quick to come to help the war effort.  The outpouring of kindness was palpable.  Everyone found their own way to help.

The Jews in Israel, however, saw another side of the story.  A nation was wounded—millions of people, each in their own way—and those wounds are still bleeding. The Airley family’s experience was a local microcosm that allowed us all to better understand the national issue.

Beyond the death toll and wounded soldiers, deep emotional scars have torn through the Jewish Nation. Soldiers, Zaka members, and entire communities are trying to find relief from the emotional pain and trauma of the war.

Beit Binyamin was established by the Airleys in memory of their dear son Hy’d to begin to heal the nation.  And you can be a part of that healing.

Perched in the mountains of Tzfat’s majestic old city, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Galil, Beit Binyamin hosts group retreats designed to rejuvenate and recover.

Every detail is taken care of – restful sleeping conditions, top-quality food, and, most of all, custom-made activities to provide recovery and strength to keep moving forward.

A division of Golani soldiers came down from the Lebanon border for a day. We treated them to a BBQ, music, a therapeutic art workshop, a tour of Tzfat, and a relaxing spa treatment. They left invigorated, able to return to the front lines.

We’re actively reaching out to more groups.  Beit Binyamin will be a home for all those directly affected by the war, whether it be soldiers, families of fallen soldiers, or our unbelievable Zaka workers/medics who saw the most painful sites and desperately need a respite to heal their emotional wounds.

We feel privileged to be doing this work and want to share this with our friends, family, and the entire Am Yisrael. Our success relies in an essential way on your partnership.
 

• Because of you, people with questions can find inspiration and a listening ear.
• Because of you, children can gain the strength they need to keep on being children.
• Because of you, pride can overcome fear.
   

We mourned with the Airleys, and now, we need to be part of their legacy. Please join us in our campaign to build Beit Binyamin.