Category: Science and Health

As Israel grapples with this especially dark period, bringing to mind the horrors of the Holocaust and numerous Israeli wars, we encounter harrowing tales of violence that leave us sleepless. For those who’ve lived through these horrors and miraculously escaped, an additional layer of trauma often lingers – “survivor’s guilt.” This guilt is a facet […]

The correlation holds even when controlling for educational level and socioeconomic status.

None of the three dozen people volunteering at the Israel Defense Forces’ Shura base near Ramle who have seen the most horrible human remains of the Simchat Torah War has asked to be replaced. “We regard what we are doing as holy work,” said social worker Adi Skandrion. Ordinarily, the Jaffa resident works for the […]

For teens like Nevo, who lives about three miles from the Gaza border beyond which Hamas regularly launches missile barrages, rockets are nothing new.

United Hatzalah purchased $15 million USD (approximately NIS 59,653,800.00) worth of medical supplies to support injured Israelis during the ongoing war against Hamas. However, despite their record-breaking purchase, the organization fears that they will not have enough to support the influx of injured people. “We are purchasing more than $15 million worth of medical supplies to […]

After receiving thousands of applications from foreign doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel – Jews and non-Jews – living abroad to come and help out in the hospitals and clinics, the Health Ministry has decided to allow many to come even though they now lack an Israeli license.  Until now, foreign medical professionals have been […]

We are overwhelmed. We are deep in the trenches, and now we must all work together, to take care of each other, as best as we can as a country as we cope with the current situation.

The tense security situation affects each person differently, including those living with dementia. Therefore, the key is to tailor your approach to the individual and their specific requirements. Here are some recommendations on how to prepare for caring for and accompanying individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease during wartime: Credit: Meitar Schleider Potashnik What Not […]

Due to the security situation and the danger on the roads, the physical access to the resilience centers has almost halted.

To make her feel even better, her family members asked permission to bring in her beloved dog, as the pet would surely raise her spirits.