{"id":2647,"date":"2025-05-26T15:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orofir.com\/otef-zahav\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T15:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:46:10","slug":"otef-zahav","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orofir.com\/en\/otef-zahav\/","title":{"rendered":"Otef Zahav"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Empowerment, Respite, and Resilience Activities for Elderly Evacuees from the Gaza Envelope and Northern Kibbutzim<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The elderly from kibbutzim evacuated from both the Gaza envelope and the north of Israel have endured\u2014and continue to endure\u2014profound trauma following the events of October 7. Many have suffered the loss of family members, the destruction of their communities, prolonged displacement, and ongoing uncertainty about their future.<\/p>

This population includes Holocaust survivors and second-generation survivors\u2014individuals who, after overcoming the devastation of World War II, invested their lives in building the state of Israel with unwavering commitment and ideology. Now, they face a renewed rupture\u2014this time affecting not only their own lives, but also those of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Some have been murdered, kidnapped, killed in action, or displaced from their homes. Even a year after the October 7 massacre, many continue to live in a state of existential threat.<\/p>

These circumstances have created an exceptionally sensitive situation. The elderly naturally experience heightened anxiety, which is intensified by the collapse of their personal, familial, and communal resilience. Many also grapple with a deep sense of helplessness\u2014feeling unable to protect themselves or their loved ones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The program is designed to empower and strengthen the personal and collective resilience of elderly evacuees from the Gaza border region and northern kibbutzim. Its goal is to support their eventual return to their communities with renewed hope and a positive vision for the future\u2014grounded in belonging, purpose, and a commitment to rebuilding. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The program includes in-person group sessions led by experts, continuous support and facilitation by a clinical social worker specializing in collective trauma and collaboration with regional Resilience Centers
While the program is not a substitute for formal PTSD treatment, our experience has shown that participation in these activities significantly enhances emotional resilience, fosters a sense of community, and promotes personal empowerment.

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For more details about the program, please contact us by email: programs@orofir.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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