Spotlight

Maslan (מסל״ן) is one of Israel’s nine sexual assault crisis centers, and it carries a uniquely vast mandate: supporting survivors across the entire Negev region. In practice, that means responding to people spread across long distances, with fewer nearby services, fewer available therapists, and far fewer “backup options” when someone needs help urgently.

Northern Goals Association (יעדים לצפון) has been working in Israel’s northern periphery for more than two decades, with a consistent focus on expanding opportunity for people living far from the country’s political, economic, and institutional centers.

The Niv Nirel Center was founded in memory of Niv Raviv and Nirel Zini, who were murdered in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7. It offers professional trauma care for those who suffer from combat or general army service trauma, including members of Israel’s security forces and their families. Rather than treating trauma as a clinical issue alone, the center builds care around the reality that trauma touches every part of life: the body, the home, the community, and the bureaucracy

Balancing duty & resilience, Shimon Eliav (one of ICAR's analysts) navigates work and IDF war, sharing his profound experience.

Dream Doctors transforms healthcare in Israel through medical clowning, easing patient stress and supporting healing.

Shifting mental health from experts to communities: Lessons from Australia on prevention, integration, and impact.

The Sdot Negev Resilience Center supports mental health and resilience for a growing community near the Gaza border.

Bshvil Hamachar transforms trauma into healing for Israeli veterans, offering hope through retreats and emotional resilience.

Arim Roshi empowers women veterans in Israel with tailored trauma care, building community, offering therapy, and driving change through res

Wuste Tsega offers culturally adapted mental health care for Ethiopian Israelis, blending psychotherapy and spirituality to heal trauma.

"Talking Together" supports Israeli families recovering from trauma, strengthening bonds with expert care and resilience-building.

Joint-Tevet empowers Israel’s recovery by addressing economic and psychological tolls, rebuilding lives, and fostering resilience.

Next October connects Israeli startups with bereaved families, turning loss into legacy through innovation, resilience, and social impact.

"To Bloom Again" aids Israeli communities in healing post-trauma, reconnecting with Jewish identity, resilience, and purpose.

Rabbis serve as more than just religious leaders. They’re trusted figures who people turn to for advice on personal struggles.

I recently had the privilege of meeting Rabbi Shalom Hammer at his home in Bet Shemesh. This post delves into his story, his work, and...

In a world where life's darkest moments often seem to overshadow everything else, finding hope can feel impossible. Yet, for countless...

Danny Brom, the head of METIV, the Israel Psychotrauma Center in Jerusalem, is a name synonymous with trauma care in Israel. His journey...

On October 7, 2023, the residents of the Sha'ar HaNegev region experienced a day of terror and loss that would forever change their...

On my last trip to the South, I was fortunate to meet with incredibly inspiring Esther Marcus (nee Blau) at the Resilience Center of Sdot...