Mendy was the driving force behind the creation of Amudim. Because he understood the importance of Amudim’s work, Mendy went out of his comfort zone and accepted the position of Chairman of the Board, rallying others to the cause and doing whatever it took to get them involved. His passion for Amudim was legendary, spending sleepless nights sharing in the pain of others, giving 24/7 to help those who were struggling, and inspiring everyone around him to follow his lead. Having witnessed Amudim’s success in the United States and seeing firsthand that so many were suffering similarly in Israel, Mendy spread his wings even further, this time championing the creation of an Amudim office in Jerusalem.
After Mendy’s untimely and devastating passing in May 2018, Ita proudly accepted the role of Amudim’s Board Chair, continuing Mendy’s legacy and propelling Amudim to even greater heights. Mendy’s sons Nati and Yoni Klein have taken on leading roles on Amudim’s board of directors and his sons-in-law Amir Jaffa and Michael Halpern are both active members of Amudim’s board of governors.

Despite his untimely passing, Mendy’s fingerprints continue to remain evident in all that Amudim does. His vision guides Amudim’s staff daily as they carry on his legacy, giving 110 percent to those who are struggling with abuse and addiction and putting shattered lives back together with the utmost sensitivity. Mendy’s trademark passion and unparalleled devotion remain the driving forces at Amudim, pushing the entire team farther than anyone ever dreamed possible.

Amudim will forever serve as Mendy Klein z’tl’s--a giant of a man whose foresight, caring and compassion made him one of our generation’s greatest visionaries-- living legacy.