Published in Israel National News (Original article) Talking to bereaved siblings whose twin fell in the war. “When I eulogized Elkana at his funeral, I said that people have asked me all my life whether, as his twin, I feel what he feels. I would always say that the anwer is no, that I do […]
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Published in The Medialine (Original article) OneFamily supports the widows and widowers from the initial time of the attack and accompanies them through the years at every stage of their journey. Gal Moreno, a soft-spoken 25-year-old, is too young to be a widow. Her husband Itay, 24, was serving in the IDF’s Maglan commando unit
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Published in The Media Line (Original article) Panel of IDF widows featuring (left to right) Talia Vitzen, Muna Abdullah, Reishit Tzor, Michal Rein, Revital Shamir, Lior Shani, and Yael Neeman. (Courtesy) Grieving families find solidarity and support as Knesset members honor the sacrifice and resilience of those affected by the Gaza conflict The OneFamily organization
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Published in The Jerusalem Post (Original article) The foundation also said that it would contribute to international awareness campaigns to ensure the plight of those held in Hamas captivity remain at the top of the global agenda. Genesis Prize Co-founder Stan Polovets (right) with Doron Zexer, who holds a picture of Edan Alexander, one of
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Published in i24 News (Original article) In the courtyard of the Invalides, each victim will be represented by a photograph with their name French President Emmanuel Macron (left) attends a farewell ceremony for the French armed forces chief of staff, Gen. Francois Lecointre at the Invalides monument in Paris, on July 21, 2021. Photo by
Published in The Jewish Press (Original article) Senior officers from the IDF Casualty Unit participating in a special “respite” program. IDF officers whose task it is to deliver “the bad news” to families of Israeli soldiers and other military personnel — like others in wartime Israel — have been under tremendous strain. But unlike some,
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My name is Orit Mark, and I am from Otniel. I grew up in a large and happy family. I am the middle child among nine siblings. On July 1, 2016, the unimaginable happened. My parents, together with two of my younger siblings, were driving. Terrorists opened fire on the car. 27 bullets penetrated the
The Food Basket Project This year, the “OneFamily” organization has distributed over 600 food baskets to families affected by terrorism who are in need of assistance during the holiday season. This holiday season presents are a significant challenge for many families due to the economic impact of the coronavirus. Many families have turned to us
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Coping with grief In 2014, Nirit returned to study to pursue her second degree in sociology. As part of her studies, she sought to explore in-depth the unique characteristics of bereaved siblings and their ways of coping with grief. In her research, Nirit described the inherent feeling during her childhood that “there was a profound
Big Brother – A Lifelong Brother The “Big Brother” program is a dedicated initiative operated by our organization and is for children and adolescents who have lost a parent or sibling. Within the framework of the “OneFamily” program, each child is paired with a mentor who provides ongoing, direct, and supportive interaction. Once a week,
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