I cannot believe that it is almost Oct. 7. Yet, in some ways, every day feels like Oct. 7, as time has stood still. Last year, which also somehow seems a lifetime away, I sat in shul as we recited the “Unetaneh Tokef” piyut on Rosh Hashanah. Grateful that my loved ones were all well, […]
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The Nova festival brought together a starlit desert night and boundless joy. Nova was a space dedicated to honoring inner light and goodness. Then came October 7. When Israelis went to sleep that night, they expected to wake up to a regular Shabbat-Simchat Torah morning. Instead, they woke to an onslaught torn from the most […]
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In the pre-dawn hours of Sunday morning, April 14, Iran launched an unprecedented volley of drones and missiles at Israel. Not like the relatively clumsy rockets of Hamas, these were precise and dangerous. And unlike the usual rocket fire, centered on the North and the South, these came from Iran, through Iraq, and into Jordan […]
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According to the latest survey of Maccabi Healthcare Services, the proportion of Israelis who view their health condition as average or poor has more than doubled compared to the period before October 7. Fully 35% of adults who are insured by the country’s second-largest health fund and who suffer from chronic diseases reported a feeling […]
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In the rich tapestry of history, each nation unveils their unique narratives through defining moments that shape its identity and become its enduring legacy. For both Israel and the US, these moments were marked by terror. The dark shadow of the 9/11 terrorist attack has shaped the American narrative since 2001. Similarly, the October 7 […]
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For five months, Israel has been in a state of conflict that caused its citizens excessive stress and anxiety whether in relationships, parenthood, studies, or work. Data from a national survey, among 502 respondents aged 18-64, shows that since the outbreak of Swords of Iron war, most Israelis have gained weight. Respondents were asked if […]
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Israel’s welfare service system suffers from serious under-budgeting, a shortage of skilled manpower, and unequal distribution of resources across cities, according to a new study at Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies to mark World Social Work Day on Tuesday. The event is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand […]
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“I’ve given up on dieting,” a neighbor confided in me. With two sons and a daughter in the army, her resolve to watch her weight ended on Oct. 7. A veteran dieter, she had lost 20 kg. a year ago, but since the war began she found herself drowning her worries in chocolate, French fries, […]
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Since the October 7 massacre, many victims have been struggling with their mental health. It is now evident that the trauma of war and security tensions have led to an increase in the use of narcotics. According to a recent survey conducted by Maccabi Healthcare Services, 56% of smokers reported that their cigarette use increased […]
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How do you deal with the trauma of the deadliest day Jews have experienced since the Holocaust? This was the question Israeli trauma experts faced in the wake of Oct. 7, 2023, when over 1,200 Israelis were killed and some 250 taken captive in Hamas’s attack on Israel. The massive attack by terrorists immediately was […]
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