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Aug 6, 2024

Federation-Funded Shields of Resilience Supports IDF Soldiers’ Mental Health

Federation is addressing the national mental health crisis in Israel through a first-of-its-kind program to protect Israel Defense Force soldiers against PTSD. Through Shields of Resilience, a major mental health initiative created by the organization Thank Israeli Soldiers, IDF members are learning grounding tools and coping mechanisms to help them transition on and off the battlefield. With a $600,000 Federation allocation and support from additional partners, the program will treat 125,000 combat soldiers, both active and reserve, through 620 facilitators working at retreats in six locations throughout Israel. According to a psychological consultant at the University of Haifa, if mental health goes untreated, eight to 15 percent of IDF soldiers will not work, will not function well as partners or parents, and will suffer terribly. The goal is to not only return soldiers to their lives, but also to ensure their ability to lead Israel long after the war is over. Priority is given to combat units, including those who have suffered broken chain of command, casualties or wounded soldiers.

Join a Synagogue for 5786

Join a Synagogue for 5786

If you’d like to become a synagogue member for the High Holidays and beyond, there is a congregation in Miami-Dade County ready to welcome you.

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Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

In supporting the mobile Road to Resilience program in the north of Israel, Federation is helping to address the region’s increase in mental health care needs.

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Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Don’t miss one of Jewish Miami’s most loved community service events of the year! Register now for Milk & Honey, organized by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Federation and help vulnerable seniors in our neighborhood.

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Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Calling all high school juniors and seniors: Are you looking for a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions before heading off to college? Apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy.

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