5 Reasons I Chose Art That Gives Back to Israeli Soldiers
I was looking for meaningful Israeli art for my home.
Then I discovered what was happening behind every purchase.
By Sarah L.
Last Updated June 25, 2026
I originally came across Albert Levi's work because I wanted something connected to Israel. Not another generic piece of wall decor. Something beautiful, but also something that actually meant something to me and my family. Then I discovered the story behind the artist. And one detail completely changed the way I looked at his work.
1. 18% of His Income Goes Back to Israeli Soldiers
Albert does something I had never seen from an artist before. 18% of his income is committed to supporting Israeli soldiers coping with PTSD and the emotional impact of war. The number is intentional. In Jewish tradition, 18 represents Chai. Life. So when I bought the artwork I loved, I wasn’t being asked to choose between buying something for my home and supporting something meaningful. My purchase became part of both. I got the artwork I wanted. And part of the income Albert earns through his art helps him give back to soldiers who came home carrying battles we cannot always see. That changed the purchase for me completely.
2. Then I Learned How Big the Problem Actually Is
This was the part I wasn't prepared for. According to Israel's Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department, approximately 15,500 wounded people from the current war were coping with psychological distress as of May 2026. That represented approximately 62% of the wounded people being treated from the war. Behind those numbers are soldiers trying to return to relationships, families, careers, sleep, and ordinary life after experiencing something most of us cannot imagine. Some wounds are obvious. Others come home quietly. And suddenly the 18% didn't feel like a marketing message. It made sense. Source: Israel Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department.
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3. The Artist Behind It Had Been There Himself
Then I learned who Albert was. Before becoming a full time artist, Albert served in an elite IDF commando unit. After October 7, he returned to reserve duty. He eventually accumulated more than 150 days of reserve service, including service in Gaza and northern Israel. Then he came home and returned to his studio. That part stayed with me. This wasn't a company choosing a cause because it looked good on a website. It was an Israeli artist looking at people who had served beside him and asking: What can I do with what I have built? His answer was art.
4. He Isn't Only Donating Money. He Is Building Something With It.
This was probably my favorite part. Albert is developing Soldiers Paint Hope, an art experience created for Israeli soldiers dealing with the emotional impact of war. Groups of approximately 15 to 20 soldiers come together to paint. They don't need to be artists. They don't need to explain what happened to them. They don't even need to talk if they don't want to. They can simply create. Color. Texture. Movement. Mess. A few hours surrounded by people who may understand things without needing an explanation. Research into art after trauma has found promising benefits for wellbeing and quality of life, while expressive therapies studied among military veterans have also shown potential benefits for PTSD symptoms and wellbeing. The workshops are not intended to replace professional PTSD treatment. They are something different. A place to create. A place to connect. A place to simply be.
5. I Realized I Wasn't Choosing Between Something Beautiful and Something Meaningful
This was ultimately the reason I bought. I loved the artwork before I knew any of this. It was beautiful. It connected me to Israel. It felt right in my home. But after learning Albert's story and what he was building, the decision felt completely different. I wasn't donating money and receiving something in return. I was buying art I genuinely wanted, and my purchase became part of something meaningful at the same time. Every time I walk past it now, I know where it came from. I know who created it. And I know that the story didn't end when the artwork arrived at my door.
1. 18% of His Income Goes Back to Israeli Soldiers
After serving as an elite IDF commando, Albert learned that not every wound is visible.
Many soldiers return home carrying PTSD, anxiety, and emotional scars that last long after the war ends.
Albert believes art can become part of the healing process.
That is why 18% (Chai) of every purchase is donated to support PTSD soldiers through art workshops, creative recovery programs, and initiatives that help them rebuild their lives.
When you bring one of Albert's paintings into your home, you become part of something much bigger than art.
Together, we are helping transform trauma into hope, one painting at a time.
2. Then I Learned How Big the Problem Actually Is
This was the part I wasn't prepared for. According to the Ministry of Defense, thousands of Israeli soldiers and security personnel are currently coping with PTSD and psychological trauma related to the war. Many are carrying experiences most of us will never fully understand. Suddenly this wasn't just about art. It was about what the art could help support.
3. The Artist Behind It Had Been There Himself
Then I learned who Albert was. Before becoming a full time artist, Albert served in an elite IDF commando unit. After October 7, he returned to reserve duty. He eventually accumulated more than 150 days of reserve service, including service in Gaza and northern Israel. Then he came home and returned to his studio. That part stayed with me. This wasn't a company choosing a cause because it looked good on a website. It was an Israeli artist looking at people who had served beside him and asking: What can I do with what I have built? His answer was art.
4. He Isn't Only Donating Money. He Is Building Something With It.
This was probably my favorite part. Albert is developing Soldiers Paint Hope, an art experience created for Israeli soldiers dealing with the emotional impact of war. Groups of approximately 15 to 20 soldiers come together to paint. They don't need to be artists. They don't need to explain what happened to them. They don't even need to talk if they don't want to. They can simply create. Color. Texture. Movement. Mess. A few hours surrounded by people who may understand things without needing an explanation. Research into art after trauma has found promising benefits for wellbeing and quality of life, while expressive therapies studied among military veterans have also shown potential benefits for PTSD symptoms and wellbeing. The workshops are not intended to replace professional PTSD treatment. They are something different. A place to create. A place to connect. A place to simply be.
5. I Realized I Wasn't Choosing Between Something Beautiful and Something Meaningful
This was ultimately the reason I bought. I loved the artwork before I knew any of this. It was beautiful. It connected me to Israel. It felt right in my home. But after learning Albert's story and what he was building, the decision felt completely different. I wasn't donating money and receiving something in return. I was buying art I genuinely wanted, and my purchase became part of something meaningful at the same time. Every time I walk past it now, I know where it came from. I know who created it. And I know that the story didn't end when the artwork arrived at my door.
I Thought I Was Buying Art. I Ended Up Becoming Part of the Story.
Something Beautiful, but Also Something That Actually Meant Something.
My purchase became part of both: the artwork I wanted and support for Israeli soldiers.
18% COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK.
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There are thousands of places to buy something beautiful for a wall. But I wanted something that meant something. Something connected to Israel. Something created by a real person with a real story.
And something that could do a little more than simply make my home look better. Albert's art gave me that. 18% of his income is committed to giving back to Israeli soldiers coping with PTSD and the emotional impact of war. And somehow, knowing that makes the artwork mean even more every time I look at it.
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Something Connected to Israel. Something Created by a Real Person With a Real Story.
Knowing that makes the artwork mean even more every time I look at it.
ART THAT GIVES BACK.
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Albert has also created a separate fundraising initiative to help fund Soldiers Paint Hope workshops directly. The goal is to fund 5 workshops, reaching approximately 75 to 100 soldiers. You do not need to contribute separately to support the mission. Purchasing Albert's art already makes you part of his commitment. But for anyone who wants to help fund the workshops directly, there is another way to participate.
Albert has also created a separate fundraising initiative to help fund Soldiers Paint Hope workshops directly. The goal is to fund 5 workshops, reaching approximately 75 to 100 soldiers. You do not need to contribute separately to support the mission. Purchasing Albert's art already makes you part of his commitment. But for anyone who wants to help fund the workshops directly, there is another way to participate.
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