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Rosh Hashana 2026: From Emergency to Responsibility
Every Rosh Hashana, I return to the same question: What does this moment ask of us? In 2024, less than…
What Happens Between Asking for Help and Actually Getting It?
On July 20, 2026, representatives of 32 organizations gathered for an ICAR Collective roundtable on mental health support in Arab…
Before Therapy: Nafas.ai Is Building a Different Entry Point into Mental Health for Arab Communities
Nafas.ai began with a moment of not knowing. Rabea Shamaly was working as an AI engineer after completing his studies…
EventsPsychoeducation: Bringing Clarity and Dignity to All
Psychoeducationโteaching people about trauma and mental healthโcan transform confusion into clarity and restore dignity for those rebuilding their lives. Prof. Jonathan Huppert of Hebrew University joined our webinar about normalizing trauma responses, debunking myths around PTSD, and the urgent need for accessible tools that reach people where they are.
EventsWhy Trauma Healing Needs a New Compass: Takeaways from ICARโs Webinar on Public Health Surveillance
Professor Dorit Nitzan and Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer spoke about trauma healing with focus on the role of public health surveillance. Public health surveillance, done well is the difference between waiting for collapse and steering toward recovery.
EventsโWhatโs on Our Mindsโ: NGO Leaders on What Matters
As missiles fell and tensions rose, over 40 NGO leaders and mental health professionals gathered to share whatโs really happening on the groundโfrom caregivers on the edge to systems under strain. This is a snapshot of what theyโre seeing, whatโs breaking, and what urgently needs support.
EventsMyths and Realities of Suicide Prevention in Times of Collective Trauma
Suicidality isnโt new in Israel. But since October 7, 2023, it has become harder to ignore. What was once whispered in corners is now…
EventsFrom the Personal to the National: What We Learned
Israelโs mental health crisis demands resilience and collaboration. Insights from Enoshโs conference reveal lessons for a stronger future.
EventsSpotlight on Joint-Tevet: Empowering Israel’s Workforce in Times of Crisis
Joint-Tevet empowers Israelโs recovery by addressing economic and psychological tolls, rebuilding lives, and fostering resilience.
EventsOpen Valley Trauma Tech Panel: Insights from Israeli Pioneers in Mental Health and Technology
Experts discussed Israel's trauma crisis and called for innovative, community-based, and technology-driven approaches to healing.
EventsInternational Suicide Prevention Day: A Morning of Reflection with MOSHE
Int. Suicide Prevention Day event by MOSHE united experts to confront Israelโs suicidality crisis & communial action.
EventsZiv Korenโs Photo Exhibition at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation
I recently had the privilege of visiting the Peres Center for Peace in Tel Aviv-Yafo. For those who are unfamiliar, the Peres Center is…
EventsThe Complex Relationship Between PTSD and Suicidality
Exploring the complex link between PTSD and suicidality, Dr. Leah Shelef highlights paths to healing and collective resilience.
EventsEvent Recap: Mental Health in the Modern World โ Insights from the 10D Panel
Sharing insights from a mental health panel on AI, personalized treatments, and community support.
EventsA Matter of Life and Silence: Navigating Suicide Prevention in Israel
Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the urgent need to confront one of the most silent and devastating issues in…
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