Rafi's Bar Mitzvah campaign: Peace of Mind for IDF combat veterans

“These are the soldiers who give Israel ‘Peace of Mind’ So friends, it is our duty to help them find their Peace of Mind”, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Zt"l. In honour of his Bar Mitzvah, Rafi has chosen to support the Peace of Mind program for IDF combat veterans. Rafi's sponsored swim is beginning next week, the first week of September.  Our vision is for all Israeli veterans to live a healthy and happy civilian life, freed from the emotional and mental burden of their military service. Young Israelis, who serve in combat units in dangerous and high pressure situations, often are impacted by traumatic events that affect their emotional and mental well being in many areas of life. The Peace of Mind program affords an intense therapeutic program to heal these wounds. A key component of this process takes place while the unit is hosted for a week by Jewish communities overseas. The distance from Israel and the outpouring of communal support during this phase of the therapeutic process, play a crucial role in creating a safe, quiet and supportive environment where participants can let their guards down to fully engage in this healing process. The gratitude and warmth received from Diaspora Jewish communities, gives veterans a sense of love, support and appreciation. Participants in this program record significant increases in social support, healthier functioning in everyday life, positive emotional regulation, a decrease in depressive symptoms and more fulfilling relationships with their families whether it be as a child, spouse and/or a parent as well. With your support, these young men and women, who have sacrificed and risked so much, will have the opportunity to participate in the Peace of Mind program . Thank you for allowing our veterans to get the Peace of Mind they need and so rightfully deserve.