“May the year and its curses come to an end; may the new year begin with blessings.”
The year 2023 is coming to an end, and we, יחד עם כל העולם, are preparing for the new civil year.
This year, many new volunteers joined our ranks, taking on the essential mission of working with combat trauma survivors. Together, we continued the organization’s activities, aimed at helping our soldiers reintegrate into civilian life and cope with the many challenges they face along the way.
Among those who joined this year are Joy Margolis, a psychotherapist specializing in PTSD and various related fields, as well as a yoga instructor; Guy Avni, a psychotherapist and TMS practitioner who gives lectures on mental health; Yael Elhanan, a former commander in the Jerusalem Border Police who joined as a coordinator for Rehabilitation Department inquiries; Hila Levi, a successful mentor and supporter for mothers, who adds an additional layer of support for families; Eden Shalev, our Community Relations Manager, who was discharged from the army at an early stage due to a severe physical injury that also led to a serious emotional injury, and underwent an inspiring recovery process after being in life-threatening condition — and many other outstanding individuals.
Amit Faikovsky – a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience who has been accompanying the organization since its founding, here during an activity with Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit veterans
As part of the organization’s activities, we aim to support combat trauma survivors by providing immediate, personalized responses to a range of needs — from emotional to social — organizing events across the country, and joining forces with other organizations that have rallied to the cause.
From a professional, social, and emotional discussion circle with the organization’s experts and discharged combat soldiers, focusing on mental challenges during and after service
I would like to send a big hug to all the organization’s representatives who are serving our country in the reserves. Thank you — we are waiting for your safe return so you can continue the meaningful work you began here: protecting the mental well-being of so many, supporting the rehabilitation of combat trauma survivors, and helping them return to everyday life in Israel.
The organization’s Chair, Lior Levi, in an emotional meeting with Aviv Geffen, who shared with discharged soldiers the story of his father, who suffered from post-traumatic stress
I would like to strengthen the hands of the soldiers in the field. We are going through a difficult time — the war is ongoing and there is still a long road ahead — but thanks to your resilience and courage, we will prevail and restore security to our borders. I also want to support the combat trauma survivors who are reliving this war every moment of their lives, from the moment they wake up to the nights filled with nightmares that take them back to the most difficult moments of combat. Your battle has not ended; it continues even after you return home — but we are here to help.
Eitan Feldman, Operations Manager of the organization, alongside Eden Shalev, our Community Relations Manager, during a visit to wounded soldiers at Sheba Medical Center – Tel Hashomer
A new year is also a new beginning, and we wish for all of us a year that is truly good — a year of personal and social security, a year of unity, reconciliation, and peace.
We are entering 2024 with great uncertainty and many concerns. The fighting in Gaza continues, and another front may open in northern Israel. With each passing day, more names are added to the bereaved families, and more people are affected by the war — physically and emotionally. But one thing we know for certain — we are here, waiting with an open embrace and support for anyone who has sacrificed for us, and we will always be here for you.
