KOACH EITAN
Imagine this: You are strong, capable, and independent—someone who can tackle anything life throws your way. Then, in a single moment, everything changes.
Suddenly, the simplest tasks feel impossible. Speaking, reading, and writing—things you once did without thinking—are now monumental challenges. Numbers no longer make sense, loud conversations feel like chaos, and even your most cherished memories seem irretrievable.
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Your body, too, feels foreign. Pain and weakness linger on one side. Fatigue is constant, even though you feel like you’re barely functioning, and the strength you once took for granted is gone. The world moves forward, but you feel left behind, trying to navigate a reality that’s unrecognizable.
About Koach Eitan-
Stroke & Aphasia Awareness & Inclusion
These are the daily challenges of someone living with a brain injury or aphasia. This is the painful reality that Eitan Ashman and thousands of others face every day.
At just 42, Eitan Ashman—a husband, father of four young children, successful property manager, CrossFit instructor, senior MADA paramedic, volunteer ambulance driver, and respected teacher of Jewish classes—suffered a massive left-sided stroke that left him with both aphasia and physical disabilities.
Eitan was a force of nature: active, selfless, and deeply committed to helping others. Before his stroke, Eitan gave his time freely to anyone in need. He lived with an energy and generosity that inspired everyone around him.
The stroke may have altered his path, but it couldn’t diminish his impact or his mission to make a difference.
Koach Eitan: Building Awareness and Connection
Koach Eitan, which translates to ‘a strong force’ or ‘Eitan’s force’, offers a glimpse into the challenges and realities of life affected by stroke, brain injury, and aphasia.
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Through our awareness campaigns, community projects, and innovative initiatives, we aim to foster inclusion, understanding, and genuine connection—breaking down barriers of isolation that so many face after suffering a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
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In addition to the organization’s work within the Jewish community, the Koach Eitan team stands beside families and caregivers, providing them with the tools, guidance, and compassion they need to navigate the complexities of their new reality. Together, we strive to create a world where no one feels alone in their journey.
