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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…
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.
SpotlightSpotlight on Next October: Honoring Heroes Through Social Impact
Next October connects Israeli startups with bereaved families, turning loss into legacy through innovation, resilience, and social impact.
PerspectivesWhy Israel Needs a National Psychoeducation Campaign
A national psychoeducation campaign is key to healing trauma in Israelโunifying efforts, reducing stigma, 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.
SpotlightSpotlight on โTo Bloom Againโ: Rebuilding Communities Through Identity and Resilience
"To Bloom Again" aids Israeli communities in healing post-trauma, reconnecting with Jewish identity, resilience, and purpose.
PerspectivesHope Dies Last: The Children Abducted on October 7th and Their Stories of Survival
This article is inspired by a recent study by Katz et al (2024) that dives into the experiences of Israeli children held captive in Gaza
PerspectivesBreaking the Silence: Understanding Male Trauma and Mental Health
Tamir Ashman on Int'l Suicide Prevention Day: men's hidden mental struggles need urgent, compassionate action.
Research and InnovationRethinking Mental Health Diagnosis – Part 3
Improving mental health diagnostics in Israel post-Oct7 is key to providing personalized care, reducing stigma, and enhancing resilience.
PerspectivesWhen Grief Stays: Understanding Complicated and Invisible Grief
Eighteen years. Thatโs how long itโs been since Flora passed. And yet, every October, the grief feels fresh, like an old scar that aches…
SpotlightSpotlight on Maagalei Nefesh: Empowering Communities Through Mental Health Awareness
Rabbis serve as more than just religious leaders. Theyโre trusted figures who people turn to for advice on personal struggles.
Research and InnovationThe Impact of the Israel-Gaza War on Young Children and Their Parents: Insights from a Recent Study by the Taub Center
The impact of the war on young children was another critical area of the study. The researchers explored how children responded emotionally and behaviorally to the stress stemming from the conflict, focusing on those whose parents were either deployed or had to relocate due to the war.
SpotlightSpotlight on HOMIYAH: Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment with Precision and Care
HOMIYAH was born in the aftermath of Oct 7th, when it became clear that our current mental health infrastructure could be overwhelmed.
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