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.
Meet the Team
UNITED STATES
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
David 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
Shelly Stillman – Illinois
Brad Zamler – Illinois
Lifetime Trustees
Dan Litvin – Illinois
David Pincus z”l
Moshe Rashkes z”l
Shaul Streifler – Illinois
David Weissman z”l
Professional Staff
Marketing & Communications Director
Alicia Pilmore
alicia.pilmore@israelparasport.org
Visual Communications Manager
Jennifer Schmidt
jen.schmidt@israelparasport.org
ISRAEL
Chairman
Jacob Ben-Arie
Former Honorary Chairman
Moshe Rashkes (z”l)
Veteran of Israel’s War of Independence and Author
Executive Director
Boaz Kramer
2-Time Olympian and Olympic Medal Winner
Head of Rehabilitation
Prof. Yeshayahu Hutzler, PhD
Head of Competitive Sports
Baruch Hagai
Israel Prize Laureate
Children & Youth Program Manager
Dr. Anat Chachman-Guber, PhD
Head of Social Services
Ayelet Avraham, MSW