Released captives Ariel Cunio and Avinatan Or said they were held alone for two years. How does one survive such captivity, and what does it do to the soul?
A new study shows that the collective psychological trauma of October 7 and the subsequent war has left Israeli Jewish adults reeling.
The heart of dialogue is our striving for something that we may or may not be able to completely fulfill. But the very effort itself, the very intention, is the foundation of becoming better humans.
Farming here doesn’t pay the bills; it feeds something older. It’s about self-sustenance and standing guard so the land might heal.
Judaism's mourning rituals parallel the psychological pathway to healing and help enable us to transition through the process of shiva, shloshim, and the first year after death.
In the chaotic weeks after October 7, social media feeds filled with grim images of violence – and, for many users, a torrent of anti-Israel and antisemitic abuse.
To alleviate the unique difficulties of the Arab population, the researchers recommended designing dedicated programs for financial assistance, psychological support, and equality in responses.
Living according to an attitude of no choice has been a choice made by Jews and Israelis throughout our history. It has been part of our lives and an important means of adapting before October 7.
How we can regain clarity, reconnect with ourselves and one another, and rebuild a shared sense of meaning in the aftermath of trauma.
Through understanding how the language of the brain works and its symptoms reflected in the body, we can live better and become better human beings.
Data show that in the past decade there has been an increase of almost one hundred percent in visits to family doctors related to depression and anxiety.
