Veterans
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.
From soldiering to start-ups: Israel's Druze community is building its own start-up ecosystem
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Bill to abolish income test for disabled IDF veterans passes 1st reading
A bill to abolish the income test for disabled IDF veterans passed its first reading as part of the “One Soul” reform program.
IDF veterans discuss IDF and Israel with US college students
The Belev Echad organization works with Chabad on Campus to young IDF veterans to the US for two weeks of exposure, awareness and inspiration.
From combat to coding: Soldier's reps aim to enlist veterans to hi-tech
The Golani Association aims to bring more veterans into the world of high-tech with a new track.
IDF wounded veterans receive honors at tribute event
The tribute event opened with TED lectures by IDF wounded Oren Blitzblau and Dana Pinchasov, continued with a lecture by the poet Shimrit Orr, author of the song “Hallelujah."
FIDF holds sixth annual bike ride in Israel in support of soldiers
The cyclists visited several IDF bases during their ride, from the Mount Hermon military base to the 91st Gallilee Division, which oversees security along the border with Lebanon.
Veterans' Day: Afghanistan vet reflects on US withdrawal - opinion
Micah Quinney Jones dedicated years to service in the US army. The US withdrawal from Afghanistan has left him with conflicting emotions.
Building Jerusalem’s ‘other’ wall, one honoree at a time
As the United States celebrates Veterans Day, Israel’s Ammunition Hill, the battle site that led to Jerusalem’s reunification, adds its 500th honoree on Jewish National Fund-USA’s Wall of Honor.
IDF disabled veterans to share stories with schoolchildren
During IDF Disabled Veterans Appreciation Month, students will attend ceremonies, lessons and meetings with veterans to learn more about them.
This veteran doctor has saved the lives of thousands
Raised in New York City, Dr. Bernard Kabakow completed his graduate studies at Harvard University and then did his medical training at the University of Vermont Medical School.
Hundreds of disabled IDF veterans protest by Knesset, Defense Ministry
Promised reforms for the rights of disabled veterans have been stalled as the Finance and Defense ministries squabble over budget.
