About us
Discover Zichron Menachem
Our passion
Why we’re here
Zichron Menachem provides support for any young person in Israel under the age of 25 living with cancer, as well as their parents and siblings.
Families of all religions and backgrounds turn to Zichron Menachem for the help they need most, be it information, a second opinion from our “clinic of hope”, or a break from the punishing routine of medical appointments.
Zichron Menachem works closely with Israel’s leading medical professionals, who strongly believe that no child can be treated comprehensively without the support we provide.
Our inspiration
Why we were founded
Zichron Menachem was founded in 1990 by Chaim and Miri Ehrental after their oldest child, Menachem, died of leukaemia at the age of 15. Diagnosed at the age of 2, the Ehrentals soon realised there were few places they could turn for support. Zichron Menachem was created to change this.
Zichron Menachem has developed into Israel’s leading provider of support services to children with cancer and their families. Chaim and Miri use their expertise daily and have changed the lives of thousands of families.
Our inspiration
Why we were founded
Zichron Menachem was founded in 1990 by Chaim and Miri Ehrental after their oldest child, Menachem, died of leukaemia at the age of 15. Diagnosed at the age of 2, the Ehrentals soon realised there were few places they could turn for support. Zichron Menachem was created to change this.
Zichron Menachem has developed into Israel’s leading provider of support services to children with cancer and their families. Chaim and Miri use their expertise daily and have changed the lives of thousands of families.
Our inspiration
Why we were founded
Zichron Menachem was founded in 1990 by Chaim and Miri Ehrental after their oldest child, Menachem, died of leukaemia at the age of 15. Diagnosed at the age of 2, the Ehrentals soon realised there were few places they could turn for support. Zichron Menachem was created to change this.
Zichron Menachem has developed into Israel’s leading provider of support services to children with cancer and their families. Chaim and Miri use their expertise daily and have changed the lives of thousands of families.
Recognition and awards
Appreciation from top leaders
We are so grateful for the appreciation of our efforts.
• Lighting of a beacon at the official Yom Haatzmaut ceremony• Israel Presidential Prize for Volunteers
• Israel Prime Ministerial Child Protector Award
• Israel Health Ministerial Prize for Volunteers
• Honorary title of "Knight of the Netherlands"
Recognition and awards
Appreciation from top leaders
We are so grateful for the appreciation of our efforts.
• Lighting of a beacon at the official Yom Haatzmaut ceremony• Israel Presidential Prize for Volunteers
• Israel Prime Ministerial Child Protector Award
• Israel Health Ministerial Prize for Volunteers
• Honorary title of "Knight of the Netherlands"
Recognition and awards
Appreciation from top leaders
We are so grateful for the appreciation of our efforts.
• Lighting of a beacon at the official Yom Haatzmaut ceremony• Israel Presidential Prize for Volunteers
• Israel Prime Ministerial Child Protector Award
• Israel Health Ministerial Prize for Volunteers
• Honorary title of "Knight of the Netherlands"
Board members:
Meet our leaders
Chaim
Ehrenthal
Chairman
Shmuel
Angle
SecretaryNoah
Levy
MemberAvraham
Gilis
MemberZvi
Ehrenthal
Member Eitan
Gabay
Member Yossef
Dvir
Member
Children supported
since 1990
Governance documents
from Israel and our international partners
IRS tax exempt status – USA ANBI – HollandCertificate of non-profit - IsraelZM Canada – CertificationUK Registered Charity 1102612Children supported
since 1990
Governance documents
from Israel and our international partnersIRS tax exempt status – USA ANBI – HollandCertificate of non-profit - IsraelZM Canada – CertificationUK Registered Charity 1102612Children supported
since 1990
Governance documents
from Israel and our international partnersIRS tax exempt status – USA ANBI – HollandCertificate of non-profit - IsraelZM Canada – CertificationUK Registered Charity 1102612Working together with our
international partners
Mr. Eli Seliger
UK
Eli became involved with ZM in 2002 when he was approached to organise the first UK summer camp. Since then he has helped organise countless summer camps and parents respite trips. He is responsible for public relations within the English-speaking ZM family internationally.
Mrs. Deborah Maarsen
Netherlands
Deborah was miraculously saved from a death camp as a child during the Holocaust. The traumatic event gave her a sense of purpose – to give to others. Deborah organises Zichron Menachem activities in the Netherlands. For this she received the honorary title Knight of the Netherlands from the Queen.
Dr. Maurice Dahan
France
Maurice lives in Strasbourg, France where he is active in the Jewish community. Maurice organises Zichron Menachem activities in France, including camps, parents' respite trips and fundraising activities to benefit ZM.
Mr. Eddie Schneider
Canada
Eddie was raised in South Africa, where he spent most of his professional life as an entrepreneur and regional leader of one of the largest retailers in the country. Eddie was the key player in registering Zichron Menachem as a charity in Canada and continues to help by organizing events and raising funds.
Mr. Eli Seliger
UK
Eli became involved with ZM in 2002 when he was approached to organise the first UK summer camp. Since then he has helped organise countless summer camps and parents respite trips. He is responsible for public relations within the English-speaking ZM family internationally.
Mrs. Deborah Maarsen
Netherlands
Deborah was miraculously saved from a death camp as a child during the Holocaust. The traumatic event gave her a sense of purpose – to give to others. Deborah organises Zichron Menachem activities in the Netherlands. For this she received the honorary title Knight of the Netherlands from the Queen.
Dr. Maurice Dahan
France
Maurice lives in Strasbourg, France where he is active in the Jewish community. Maurice organises Zichron Menachem activities in France, including camps, parents' respite trips and fundraising activities to benefit ZM.
Mr. Yeshaya Klein
USA
Yeshaya was born in Vienna and grew up in the United States. He now lives in Israel where he runs an accounting firm. He is a professional consultant for Israeli organisations with interests in the US.
Word on the street
“At home everything is grey. Here the atmosphere, the energy, there is no happiness like it.”
Noam, 13
“At home everything is grey. Here the atmosphere, the energy, there is no happiness like it.”
Noam, 13
"Zichron Menachem is like running into a God-sent angel, who takes you in his arms, holds you as tight as he can, makes you feel so close together."
Racheli
Cancer survivor
"Zichron Menachem is like running into a God-sent angel, who takes you in his arms, holds you as tight as he can, makes you feel so close together."
Racheli
Cancer survivor
