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 …
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, …
This week, 120 bereaved children enjoyed OneFamily’s packed Pre-Passover Camp! They were so excited to reunite, and enjoyed rock climbing, laser tag, paintball, ziplining and much more! Our dedicated counselors and staff created circles of group therepy, and pampered the kids with great food and lots of delicious treats. Their day at camp helped them to heal, …
My Odelia, It happens to me every morning at almost the same time,A morning that starts with a cup of coffee,The coffee may be stale, but the cup is special,It happens every morning, moments of connection, moments between me, you, and the cup.It was yours, and is now its mine,Moments of a hug, a longing …
We first met Shlomit Natan after she was injured in the Cafe Hillel terrorist attack in 2003.Shlomit, understands the emotions that many of our families experience and wants to give them a reason to smile. For the past few years, Shlomit has proudly helped us hand deliver Mishloach Manot to families impacted by terror and …
Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was present at the book launch of Heirlooms: Memory and Cherished Objects, a collaboration between OneFamily and international fine art photographer Yaakov Jay Garfinkel.This unique book contains photographs of the personal belongings of individuals who were murdered in terror attacks in Israel. It enables these victims’ families to preserve a …
