Sixteen years have passed since the sudden passing of Rabbi Dov Levy zt"l, and his monumental work continues to impact a huge percentage of the population. Rabbi Levy was a man of faith and bitachon, and when his firstborn son was born with a disability, he courageously channeled his passion for fulfilling his task in this world – "veshinantam levanecha" – in a way that will affect the trajectory of numerous families' journeys with disabilities.
Even today, Seeach Sod continues to transmit Rabbi Dov Levy's heartfelt message of inclusion, along with professionalism and devotion to every recipient of Seeach Sod's services – from a day-old baby to yeshivah and seminary graduates to individuals with disabilities who are enjoying integrated employment.
The Jerusalem municipality has launched an initiative to dedicate different areas in the city to or in memory of people who created a significant change. As part of this project, they dedicated a central square in the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood in Jerusalem in memory of Rabbi Dov Levy and in recognition of his enormous impact on the disabled population.
Mayor Mr. Moshe Leon said in his address, "Rabbi Dov Levy was a pioneer, leading a social revolution with extraordinary courage. He redeemed these [invisible] children. Rabbi Dov Levy did not give in to social dictates. He led a revolution not only by establishing Seeach Sod, but by changing deeply-ingrained social perceptions regarding this population. I'd like to say to his dear son, Rabbi Shimon Levy: Don't stop this revolution for a second! Continue serving as the voice of those who cannot, and keep up your efforts on their behalf!"
Rabbi Shimon Levy, CEO of Seeach Sod, said, "I am moved [at the fact] that in in Jerusalem, the place where the revolution began, a square is dedicated in memory of my father, the initiator and creator of this change. I am sure that if my father, z"l, were alive today and he would see the revolution that took place as a result of all that he did for the disabled population, there'd be no one happier."
