Surfing
At Jerusalem Post conference, HaGal Sheli CEO highlights surf therapy's role in national recovery
“Every wave becomes a teacher, and every wipeout is a chance to rise again. We cannot prevent trauma, but we can control what happens next, one wave at a time.”
When humanity meets the sea: Surfing as a source of solace from trauma
“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”
Against the current: Anat Lelior’s fight beyond the waves - opinion
How Israel’s surf therapy teams are helping evacuated teens heal during war - opinion
As a social worker at HaGal Sheli (My Wave), an organization that supports people coping with post-trauma through surf therapy, the sea is usually the setting for our healing activities.
Fatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds
A 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others injured at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach after extreme winds threw them into rocks. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.
The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025
In 2025, Israelis spent over nine hours daily on screens, followed the Iran war and hostages’ return, and increased their use of AI and video content.
Surfer dies after shark bite at Sydney beach
The death is the first in a shark attack in Australia's most populous city since February 2022.
Waves of hope: Even without setting foot in Israel, I feel more connected to it than ever - opinion
HaGal Sheli isn’t just about surfing. It’s a nonprofit that uses the ocean as a space for healing and growth.
Why an Israeli surfer hid her flag at an international competition - opinion
Unlike all the other competitors in Morocco, Anat Lelior’s national flag was visibly absent from her competitive jersey.
‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah
The draw included football, basketball, 3x3 basketball, and futsal, in addition to other group ball sports such as ice hockey, rugby, and baseball.
Surfers at risk: 60% of shark bites in 2024 targeted wave riders
Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, noted that the lower numbers of shark encounters in 2024 could simply represent a statistical fluctuation.
Costa Rica surf retreat: Healing through nature, wildlife, surfing
The mission is to craft programs for Israelis grappling with trauma and disability, providing them with the tools to heal through nature, wildlife, and surfing.
Paddle out at Palmahim Beach calls for release of Gaza hostages
Over 100 surfers and kayakers formed a circle of hope at Palmahim Beach, urging the return of hostages held in Gaza.
