trauma

The Hebrew month of Elul should be a period of healing

The hatred of Jews in America’s universities and our streets, the harassment of Jews, and the boycott of Jewish businesses take us back to Germany and Austria 90 years ago.

22/09/2024

Oct7KIDS: A nonprofit helping kids manage emotions amid wartime trauma

After October 7, the need for such an organization like Oct7KIDS, focusing on our younger generation’s mental health and psychological well-being was clear.

By YESHARA GOLD
21/09/2024
  'Truck in the Gaza border area'

Jerusalem Highlights: September 20-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Healing event: Acroyoga & ice bath in Lahav Forest for Negev residents

Experience Harmony in the Forest at Rimon Farm with wellness workshops like Acroyoga, Pilates, ice baths, and more, in partnership with Bnei Shimon Regional Council businesses.

By NOAM BAR
09/09/2024

Hero to hero: JNF-USA initiative helps wounded soldiers recover

The Gibor L’Gibor (Hero to Hero) program pairs wounded combat soldiers with soldiers with special needs for horse or dog therapy sessions.

By ELI MANDELBAUM
09/09/2024
People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border

Families of Oct. 7 victims will receive subsidized counseling

Nova Festival survivors and their families will now receive subsidized professional counseling from Israel's National Insurance Institute, providing crucial support after the October 7 massacre.

By PELED ARBELI
04/09/2024
  An illustrative image of COVID-19.

Coping with PTCD – post-traumatic COVID disorder

While over 90% of people experience a major traumatic event at some point during their lifetime, most walk away unscathed. Others, however, carry emotional scars for decades.

24/08/2024

Hebrew, Yeshiva University team up for new trauma response course

The course, which took place in July, involved a comparative study of trauma responses in the two major cities of  Jerusalem and New York.

 Lisa Timinsky with horse Moana.

Meet the Israeli horse whisperer using equine therapy to help treat trauma

Lisa Timinsky never gave up on her dream of riding horses. Today, she practices equine-assisted therapy.

Enrichment activities initiative for children of hostage families launching in August

“Together, we seek to surround the children with love and tell them they are not alone, said the Chairwoman of the Jewish Agency's Fund for Victims of Terror, Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin.

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