Social workers
Inside Israel's homelessness crisis: A system struggling to keep up
Since the pandemic outbreak and Oct. 7, Israel’s homeless population has been severely underserved. NGOs are stepping up to help, but they need government support.
For kids’ sake: Shanti House battles the odds to save Israel's abandoned youth
Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals
Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support
International federation votes against expelling Israeli social workers' union
The International Federation of Social Workers voted to keep the Israeli Union of Social Workers after weeks of debate, rejecting a motion to expel the group amid opposition from Jewish organizations
International Federation of Social Workers to vote on whether to suspend or expel Israeli Union
The IFSW is the global body for professional social work, comprising over 140 social work associations representing more than 3 million social workers.
'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review
Abramowitz founded and directed the Melabev organization, initially a place where volunteers worked with dementia patients whose families wanted to keep their loved ones out of institutions.
As Israelis deal with wounds of war, people with disabilities show the way - opinion
Israel’s current war has left deep emotional wounds still in need of healing. Yet we can take pride in knowing that Shalva fulfilled its national responsibility with devotion and dignity.
With students shifting their study habits, this Jewish university is embracing smart AI adoption
Touro University is embracing AI across its programs, while balancing innovation with ethical considerations rooted in Jewish values.
‘The ER looked like a world war’: Neurosurgeon and social worker recall the first hours of Oct. 7
“Dozens of bleeding casualties, radio calls, a never-ending flow of stretchers,” were some of the things neurosurgeon Dr. Lior Ungar remembers from that day.
Rebuilding lives: How Nirim is transforming Israel’s at-risk youth
Founded 24 years ago to honor fallen Israel Navy Shayetet 13 fighter Nir Krichman by his brothers in arms, Nirim began as an ambitious vision: to offer high-risk teens a second chance.
Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive dedicated assistance through new program
Thanks to the Claims Conference, to date, over $90 billion has been paid in indemnification, with $535 million distributed in 2024 to more than 200,000 survivors in 83 countries.
Failing to learn from complaints: Israel’s Welfare and Social Affairs Ministry - comment
In essence, the ministry focuses on a case-by-case approach rather than employing a deeper, integrative, and structured examination of the content of the complaints received about social workers.
Social workers unite in Modi'in: Iris Chaim’s emotional call for resilience and solidarity
Hundreds of social workers gathered in Modiin for a New Year toast, where Iris Chaim, mother of fallen Yotam, delivered a moving speech on unity and perseverance.
