A Nation in Trauma

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A defining moment for mental health and societal resilience in Israel

Former IDF soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a psychological injury of war, take part in a sit-in demonstration outside the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) in Jerusalem.Premium
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Soldiers stand in front a memorial to fallen soldiers in Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl Cemetery a few days ahead of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day.

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A Nation in Trauma

Emergency leaders reflect on October 7: 'Preparedness saved lives'

At a Jerusalem Post panel, frontline experts from MDA, ERAN, and MATIV share how Israel is adapting to ongoing trauma

Inbar Behiri, Vice President and Board Member of US Friends of ERAN Inc., Dr. Danny Brom, of Metiv, Ori Shaham, Moderator Inbal Ann Bouskila, Chief of Staff to the Director General of MDA (L to R)

Mother of hostage killed by IDF urges unity, forgiveness amid personal tragedy

In Jerusalem Post’s “Healing Israel” series, Iris Haim reflects on loss, hope, and the power of choosing compassion

Iris Haim, mother of Yotam Haim z”l, who was kidnapped to Gaza

Israel’s community centers anchor national healing after October 7

Deputy CEO Moshe Kahana explains how Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC) became the backbone of trauma response and recovery

Moshe Kahana, Deputy CEO and CFO of the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC)

Resilience Panel convenes at 'Post' Trauma Conference

They discuss how they coped with the events of the past two years, both organizationally and personally

Tema Klausner, President of World Emunah; Noy Leyb, lone soldier, and international influencer and Lt. Col. (Res.) Dganit Sanker-Lange, former Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah & Integration

'Paying a heavy price: ZAKA head Dubi Weissenstern speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference

“Every ZAKA volunteer knows that they are paying a heavy price”

Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA at the Jerusalem Post conference, “A Nation in Trauma”

SAHAR CEO reveals surge in mental health crises in Israel

SAHAR's text-based mental health support now operates 24/7, doubling volunteers to meet rising distress since October 7 attacks

Inbar Shenfeld, CEO of SAHAR-Online Mental Support

Knesset sports subcommittee chair Davidson speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference

“Sport is a tool to help people go from darkness to light”

Simon Davidson, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and Chairman of the Sports Subcommittee, at the Jerusalem Post conference, “A Nation in Trauma”

Mifal Hapais CEO: 'We’ve created an emergency force for Israel’s municipalities'

After of October 7, Mifal Hapais transformed into a rapid-response partner for local authorities, channeling funds to fortify communities across Israel.

Beni Driefuss, Mifal Hapais CEO at Jpost broadcast “Healing Israel: A Nation in Trauma”

National Organization of Terror Victims chairman speaks at 'Post' Trauma conference

“I was there. I know what post-trauma is like.”

Abie Moses, Chairman of the National Organization Victims of Terror, speaking at the Jerusalem Post online conference

Wounded warriors share path to healing through brotherhood

"Brothers For Life" members on recovery, resilience, and global Jewish solidarity

Eitan Turjeman and Hovav Perelmuter, members of Brothers For Life (BFL)