Team Avraham 2025

Team Avraham was created in 2022 by the Lifshutz family to honor the memory of their beloved son, Avigdor Chai Avraham z”l.

Avraham was born in 2005 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). At just 4 days old, he underwent his first heart surgery, followed by two more surgeries to reconstruct his left ventricle. At the age of 6, he received a heart transplant at Columbia Presbyterian Children’s Hospital in New York.

In 2015, when he was 10, Avraham and his family made Aliyah to Ma’ale Adumim, Israel, where he continued his medical care and adjusted to life in his new home.

However, Avraham NEVER let his medical challenges define him. He was full of life, energy, curiosity, and kindness. He loved cooking, playing guitar, building, painting, and exploring anything creative. Avraham took up Torah Dojo, played soccer and ping pong, and had a special passion for tennis, where he even helped train younger players.

More than anything, Avraham faced life with a positive attitude. His motto, “We Got This,” was how he lived his life – with a determination to overcome challenges, and focusing on what mattered most – his family, friends, and dreams.

During his six years in Israel, Avraham traveled the country, made friends, attended school, and enjoyed life to the fullest, despite ongoing medical treatments. He loved reading about United Hatzalah’s work in Torah Tidbits and found inspiration in their lifesaving efforts.

As the youngest in his family, Avraham brought joy, laughter and a unique spark to his parents and siblings, who were a huge part of his life. His brothers and sisters shared in his triumphs, supported him through his challenges, and miss him deeply every day.

Avraham’s life was far too short, but his strength, optimism, and caring nature left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Team Avraham for United Hatzalah carries his legacy forward, inspired by his words: “We Got This.”