Transforming Lives

About the Israel ParaSport Center

At the Israel ParaSport Center, we know that sports are more than just a game. They are a way to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit. We also know that for people with disabilities, the playing field is not level. People with physical challenges often have limited mobility; many come from at-risk households or are victims of traumatic experiences.

When the odds are stacked against them, people with physical challenges feel less valued than their able-bodied peers. They may feel left behind as the world passes them by, wondering if they’ll ever feel confident and find success in life.

But it doesn’t have to be that way!

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People with disabilities need community and opportunities, just like the rest of us! That’s why we raise funds for the Israel ParaSport Center in Ramat Gan, Israel.

With our support, The Center provides a home away from home where thousands of people with physical disabilities become confident and succeed in life through competitive parasports such as basketball, tennis, swimming, and archery.

The Center’s visionary founder, Moshe Rashkes z”l, dedicated his life to empowering people with disabilities. He established Israel as the world leader in transforming lives and unlocking potential through competitive parasports. Now we carry the torch by advocating for people with limited physical ability and unlimited potential.

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Meet the Team

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Board of Directors

President
Lori Ann Komisar – Illinois

Vice Presidents
Florie Glusman – Georgia
Michelle Leven – Georgia
Jon Michelon – Illinois
Arik Rashkes – New Jersey
Morrie Silverman – Illinois

Board Members
Matt Abeles – Illinois
Reuben Askowitz – New York
Jacob Ben-Arie – Israel
Jeff Brincat – Illinois
Adam Carl – Illinois
Josh Carl – Illinois
Lisa Eppel Chisvin – California
Jeff Gerson – New York
Faith Harrison – Maryland
Amy Hochman – California
Craig Kornblum – Georgia
Lenny Krayzelburg – California

Harry Matthew – Minnesota
Orly Rashkes – New Jersey
Brad Rosen – Georgia
Elliot Roth, MD – Illinois
Lisa Roth – California
Myron Schulman – New Jersey
Daniel Shapiro – Illinois
Nate Shapiro – Illinois
Todd Starr – Georgia
Zoe Starr – Georgia
Shelly Stillman – Illinois
Brad Zamler – Illinois