trauma

'A Real Pain' film presents the parallels of generational struggle

From the horror of the Holocaust to the struggles that the cousins face in the modern day, the movie is about the overall pains of life, film star Jennifer Grey iterated.

By REUTERS
30/10/2024

Resilience Index report showcases ongoing trauma among Western Negev residents one year post-war

Dudi Gabay, chairman of the "New Land": "It is crucial to listen closely to the needs of the residents and implement actions on the ground.”

Nature can heal the trauma of war in a post-October 7 Israel

Together, we can support a new era of trauma recovery – one where nature serves as a restorative force, offering solace, strength, and, ultimately, healing.

By NOAM BEDEIN
29/10/2024
 An AI-generated illustrative photo of a woman in wartime Tel Aviv.

Is anyone talking about dating during wartime?

Making romantic connections with the backdrop of sirens and pandemonium has made the dating realm a minefield of its own.

By SHANNA FULD
17/10/2024
   IDF PARATROOPER Menahem Ben-Halifa – from wounded soldier to medical clown.

This is how medical clowns are helping treat post-Oct. 7 trauma

Medical clowning benefits anyone who has undergone psychological trauma – especially the kind that has caused havoc among the survivors of October 7.

I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after rocket exploded while circumcising a baby

My emotional tank is at an all-time low. The day marked a year of persistent stress that isn’t over. We’ve had no distance from the tragedy that we’re all still living through.

By RABBI HAYIM LEITER/JTA
16/10/2024
  Nir Kedar is seen at the entrance of Sapir College, just 3.5 km. from Gaza.

Rising from the ashes: After Oct. 7, Sapir College hopes to be a global trauma research center

The community of Sapir College was heavily affected by Oct. 7. College president Nir Kedar recalls the institution’s response, and its vision to be a global center for trauma research.

13/10/2024
 ZAKA VOLUNTEERS clean bloodstains from the Oct. 7 massacre at a burnt home in Kibbutz Be’eri.

'Bearing witness': ZAKA CEO shares the emotional toll of Oct. 7 and new digital memorial

CEO Duby Weissenstern on the Oct. 7 emotional toll and ZAKA’s mission to honor victims.

By NERIA BARR
13/10/2024

Editor's Notes: What we can learn from Holocaust survivors

One year after the October 7 massacre, we are faced with the challenge of how to remember. The Holocaust taught us that memory is not just about looking back; it’s about shaping the future. 

27/09/2024

Forest showers: The treatment of trauma that occurs in nature

At least two hours, in the forest or grove, without interruptions or telephones - therapy through nature is gaining momentum and is also reaching school desks in Israel. That's how it works.

By WALLA!
27/09/2024
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