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The Path Towards Healing

At Bshvil Hamachar, we are dedicated to supporting IDF combat reservists as they navigate the path to healing from the emotional and psychological toll of war. Our transformative multi-day programs help these brave individuals regain their strength, resilience, and confidence to reintegrate into society.

Combat Reservists Face Unique Challenges

Rejuvenate their sense of well-being

Move from dysfunction, depression, and helplessness to a self-confidence, resilience and competence

Improve their day to day operations

Overcome social paralysis and move back into employment and higher education

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Reintegrate them into Social Situations

To once again be meaningful members of society and community

IDF Team Comradery

Move from a sense of loneliness to reconnecting with  comrades and building a support network

Israeli Society Depends on Combat Reservists

Reserve combat soldiers not only serve in the military; they serve as leaders across Israeli society. We must invest in their mental health today, for a more resilient tomorrow. 

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PTSD symptoms: Intrusive thoughts, depression, aggression, dysfunction, sleep disturbances, feeling of guilt and alienation, and even suicidal thoughts

Who We Serve

IDF Reservists

Families & Friends

Work Colleagues & Acquaintances

Community & Society

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Here Is How We Help

Multi- Day Healing Retreats

310

Mental

Resilience

New Sense of Camaraderie

Safe Space for Candid, Tough, and Open Dialogue

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4000

Combat Reservists

120

Top-Notch Psychologists and Trained Facilitators

15 participants per group, 2 professional facilitators

Most of the groups include entire combat teams

 Support sessions are also available for parents & spouses

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New Development Since October 7th:
 

In response to the horrific events of October 7, and the recall of over 300,000 reserve soldiers,Bshvil Hamachar quickly mobilized and created shorter, more intense programs to address the immediate mental health crisis. These programs are 3-days in length and occur in Israel.

50

groups

Building a unified common positive narrative

Preparation for the future – functional continuity

Preparation for a call for future reserve service

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combatants

Most of the groups include entire combat teams

Support sessions are also available for parents & spouses

 

15 participants per group, 2 professional facilitators

Support sessions are also available for parents & spouses

BUT WE MUST DO MORE!

More About Bshvil Hamachar

Experience

>15 years of experience conducting multi-day healing retreats

​Successfully served over 4,000 combat reservists

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Professionalism

Over 120 top-notch specially trained clinical psychologists & counselors
 

Tried and true trauma relief healing methods

7 different techniques to deal with trauma symptoms
 

Ongoing evaluations, program monitoring & research, conducted by the University of Haifa

Leadership

The leading organization in Israel for treating trauma in combat reservists.

Our treatment and healing model has been adopted by the IDF and the Ministry of Defense 

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Chilli Trupper

Duvdevan Unit

I felt the deepest pangs of guilt for not being there enough for the friends who needed me over the years.

During the journey, I got the chance to mend what was possible, to lend a hand to those who had fallen away, to be a better friend and a better person.

Testimonies from Combat Soldiers

Multi-day Healing Retreat

This trip saved my life.

I now understand that there are others like me, that I'm not alone.
I accept that it's okay to enjoy the big and small things.
I understand that my reaction is normal, it's just the circumstances that were not normal.

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Yadin Gellman

Officer, IDF Elite Unit

After years of feeling different from my team, isolating myself,
I found my spot back with the team.

The trip changed our team's life. We learned how to express our problems, how to support each other, and provide a safe environment for one another.

Gaia Harris

Combat Paramedic

The ‘Initial Response’

I feel that I am better able to share the difficult experiences I went through with the people at home.
(M. Rochev Shamayim Unit)

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It helped me to be patient with people who have not experienced combat.
(Y. Zama Unit)

It helped me get back to my normal routine and helped me realize I'm not alone and feel more part of the group.
(S. Yahalom Unit)

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Board of Directors

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Anat Samson-Joffe
Founder

Arik Shor
Chairman

Amichai Steimberg
Head, Financial Committee

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Eilon Tirosh
Head, Resource Development Committee

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Shlomo Mandelovitz Ph.D.
Head, Professional Committee

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Prof. Israel Bar Yosef
Board member

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Nitzhan Kamchi
Board member

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Itay Horstok
Board member

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Udi Bernstein Ph.D
Board member

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Tomer Freibach
CEO

Staff of Bshvil

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Doron Marom Professional Manager

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Miri Yashar
Chief Operations Officer

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Maya Talmon Chvaicer Ph.D
Chief Development Officer

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Michal Geffen
Lieutenant Colonel (Res.)

Training team manager

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Shai Shorer, MSW & PhD
Head of Research

Partners

Donors

They Helped Us; Please Help Them

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Adopt a program

Adopt a military unit

Adopt a journey / Name a journey after loved ones

Connect with journey participants - Visit Israel and meet the team

Host an event with a journey graduate at your community

mayatc@bshvil.org

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CONTACT US

Phones: Office  972-58-6484030 |  Resource Development 972-58-7118566 

Email: office@bshvil.org  

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