
How to fix a traumatized nation
As Israel faces an unprecedented epidemic in the number of people suffering trauma during the Israel-Gaza war, organizations are having to forge entirely new responses.
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As Israel faces an unprecedented epidemic in the number of people suffering trauma during the Israel-Gaza war, organizations are having to forge entirely new responses.

The ‘Homeland’ concert, Israel’s biggest live music show, was staged at the Caesarea Amphitheater under the banner ‘Bring Them Home.’

In peacetime, the Jerusalem Press Club offers its reporter members tours and equipment, but since October 7 it has also been providing emotional support.

When Hamas attacked her kibbutz on October 7, resilience counsellor Esther Marcus hid in a safe room for 27 hours fielding calls from other terror victims. Now she’s helping Israelis across the country find composure.

SmartAID leads project to provide phone and Internet access and off-grid electricity following New Year’s Day earthquake and tsunami.

In the coming year, as AI continues transforming all the technologies we use, people will be searching for security, trust and solidarity.

Partly because thousands of parents evacuated from the north and south are living in Jerusalem, the city’s maternity wards are busier than ever.

The population grew 1.9% in 2023, with 72% of that growth due to approximately 179,000 babies born. Most popular names: Abigail and David.

After Thai farmworkers evacuated Israel following October 7, Filipino caregivers unexpectedly answered the urgent call for agricultural volunteers.

Wissotzky, Israel’s traditional tea brand of choice, is gaining a foothold from Japan to the US and gets trendy with its local tea bars.

Tailoring, matchmaking, jogging: Israelis are finding quirky and unusual ways to pitch in to aid those affected by the events of October 7 and the ongoing battle in Gaza.

Two Israeli organizations partner in Ra’anan Safe Space, a place in nature fostering resilience and healing.

As Israel experiences its worst year yet, marked by internal strife and horrific war, we highlight the resilience shown across society.

From harvesting crops to performing for child evacuees and the war wounded, these professional musicians are playing from the heart.

Eugene Koonin was among few international academics who accepted an invitation to a conference in Israel, making time to volunteer in the process.