Trauma
Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride
EDUCATION AFFAIRS: In the aftermath of trauma, Dr. Ben-Shahar advocates for teaching positivity and success in Jewish education, shifting focus from suffering to pride, resilience, and happiness.
War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds
Anchored in the Earth: The theraputic farm helping Israel's combat veterans
Grapevine: 'I also remember a miracle'
PTSD forces more than 1,100 IDF soldiers out of service, military data reveals
The IDF is addressing, yet struggling to contain a wave of combat trauma, with over 1,100 soldiers discharged for PTSD as the army expands mental health support.
Healing through music: A personal journey into the Heart of the Nova concert
On October 7, everything changed. At the Heart of Nova concert, grief met resilience as we remembered, danced, and chose life in the face of unimaginable loss.
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.
How can we teach resilience in Israeli schools? – opinion
Schools play a crucial role in the early identification of emotional and behavioral difficulties and in offering meaningful emotional support.
October 7 changed everything, including my life - opinion
October 7 changed everything. From heartbreak to action, one person’s fight to rebuild Israel and unite a nation.
'An important thing to know is that most of the population is resilient to traumatic events'
This is a comforting statement in a conversation about the traumatization of Israel due to the events of October 7, 2023.
Nova survivor to Gaza border storyteller: Israeli tour guide's journey of healing and history
A gifted and well-researched storyteller recounts the historical conflict of the region, along with an honest reckoning of his ordeal since Oct. 7.
Pyschological toll on IDF soldiers, Israel must not go unadressed - opinion
The traumas of October 7 and the ongoing war, the hyper-vigilance, and the endless stress will likely echo for at least two generations.
Arye Deri sits in cabinet while claiming yeshiva students sacrifice more than soldiers - opinion
Arye Deri's return to politics, despite multiple convictions, highlights the deep divisions within Israel and threatens the unity needed during wartime.
Highway 4 opens to traffic following Haredi protests over IDF draft arrest
The demonstrations come amid heightened tensions surrounding the state’s policies on military conscription and ongoing failures in the rehabilitation of wounded veterans.
