Yarden's Closet opens at Safra Children's Hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children opened “Yarden’s Closet” at Safra Children’s Hospital at Sheba, in memory of Yarden Pinhas, an 8-year-old angel who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

The event began with Yarden’s family unpacking boxes filled with toys, games, and gifts, and carefully placing on each a unique sticker stating, “A gift from Yarden’s Closet.” The family then loaded up the closet, which will be an integral part of the department.

Once the closet was full of magnificent toys, Yarden’s mom, dad, and siblings went through the children’s wards, visiting each child at their bedside, handing out toys, singing with them, and sharing words of inspiration.

They spoke with the young patients, shared smiles, and brought moments of happiness to children spending long days in the hospital.

Yarden’s Closet will remain stocked with toys and gifts, giving hospitalized children something to look forward to and continuing Yarden’s legacy of joy.

The opening was attended by the Pinhas family, Department Head Prof. Raz Somech, Toys for Hospitalized Children leadership, and the TOYS team. Watch the emotional opening here!

The Bibas Family Playroom Opens at Schneider Children’s Hospital

Play. Smile. Heal.

We are proud to announce the grand opening of the Bibas Family Playroom at Schneider Children’s Medical Center—an extraordinary space designed to bring comfort, joy, and healing to children facing serious illness.

We are deeply grateful to our visionary donors—Michelle Domb, who dedicated the room in honor of her children and grandchildren, and Sruli Anatian, who honored his beloved mother. Their generosity is turning grief into purpose and tragedy into a lasting legacy of hope.

From soaring windows that flood the room with sunlight to vibrant butterflies and cutting-edge interactive technology that responds to a child’s movement, every inch of this therapeutic playroom was carefully crafted by Ovadia Design Group and Breeze Creative. It is a place where children can momentarily escape pain and simply be kids.

This playroom is the first of four transformative spaces that will revolutionize the hospital experience for thousands of children. Created in loving memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas A”H, the room stands as a powerful tribute to love, resilience, and healing.

Maurice Shnaider, uncle of Shiri Bibas, shared from the heart: “After everything our family went through on October 7, this space brings comfort and healing. Seeing it bring joy to sick children is the greatest tribute we could imagine.”

At Toys for Hospitalized Children, we believe that happy kids heal faster. Together, we are proving that play is not just fun—it’s a vital part of the healing process.

Where joy becomes part of the cure.

The Bibas Project Launches: Remembering Ariel Bibas on His 6th Birthday

On what would have been Ariel Bibas’ 6th birthday, his family and community chose to honor his memory not with silence, but with impact. The Bibas Project of launched with a heartwarming toy distribution event at Assuta Ashdod Hospital—the very hospital where the Bibas children were born. The pediatric wing was filled with laughter and light as we delivered colorful toys room to room, lighting up the eyes of children spending their days in hospital beds.

In attendance were Board Member Michelle Domb and Dana Sitton, sister of Shiri Bibas A”H, and extended members of the Bibas family. The Bibas Project was launched in partnership with the Bibas family as a living tribute to the memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir. Through this project, toys, joy, and healing are brought to children in hospitals across Israel. Each visit is thoughtfully timed to coincide with meaningful dates for the family—such as birthdays and anniversaries—making every moment even more heartfelt.

At every hospital, each toy includes a special sticker featuring a photo of the children’s beloved purple elephant. Alongside the toys, we deliver unique get-well notes designed to uplift the spirits of hospitalized kids. These cards feature playful puns and original artwork lovingly created by Yossi Silberman, Shiri Bibas’s father, and gifted to the Bibas children.

The Playroom at Assuta Ashdod Hospital was built a few years ago by Toys for Simcha. It is stocked with games, toys, books, art supplies, and video games—designed to create a space of joy, imagination, and healing. Hospitals can often feel sterile and overwhelming for children, but this warm and inviting playroom offers relief and a joyful distraction during long or difficult stays.

On what would have been Ariel’s 6th birthday: a day transformed from sorrow into light. Whether it’s through a new toy, a warm space to play, or the embrace of community, we’re committed to giving every child a reason to smile—even in the hardest moments. 💙