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People shop at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem on April 15, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 17, 2026, 10:20 am
A week into Iran ceasefire, Israelis try to snap back as expected, but fear return to war
Sent back to work as usual after weeks in bomb shelters, locals see their resilience tested amid questions about the conflict’s success and a seemingly inevitable resumption of hostilities
By Deborah Danan
Bruria Wiesel Adini studies resilience as the head of the Department of Emergency Management and Disaster Medicine at Tel Aviv University’s School of Public Health. (Courtesy via JTA)
July 2, 2025, 3:42 am
Between COVID, Oct. 7 and Iran, how much can Israelis take? A trauma expert finds out
After studying Israeli resilience under war, Prof. Bruria Adini recommends the government encourage social cohesion through transparency and rebuilding of trust
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
May 7, 2025, 8:20 pm
Study: 12% of reserve soldiers report PTSD symptoms after Gaza combat service
‘Israel is facing a mental health emergency,’ warns Yair Bar-Haim, head of Tel Aviv University’s National Center for Trauma and Resilience, calling for long-term solutions
By Diana Bletter
Visitors on a tour at the new National Library of Israel in 2024 (Courtesy)
March 7, 2025, 9:37 am
After Oct. 7, Israel’s new National Library helps a resilient nation turn the page
The $225 million building opened to the public just days after the Hamas atrocities – and has become an unexpected source of unity for a diverse society craving culture in wartime
By Jessica Steinberg
A demolition crew tears down a communal building in Kibbutz Be'eri on June 4, 2024. (Tekuma Authority)
October 29, 2024, 4:23 pm
Report: Despite war, southern Israelis most fear internal violence, political situation
New index aims to create a baseline for measuring resilience and symptoms of stress among residents of Hamas-invaded Western Negev towns, cities and Bedouin settlements
By Sue Surkes
Dr. Hilla Hadas, CEO of Enosh, center, with Health Minister Uriel Buright, and Ayelet Nahmias Verbin, chair of the Jewish Agency fund for victims of terror at the Enosh Mental Health Conference on September 4, 2024. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
September 4, 2024, 8:01 pm
Israel in worst-ever mental health crisis amid ongoing war, says minister
At Tel Aviv conference, Uriel Busso promises to upgrade mental health system; survivors and the bereaved share stories, encourage people not to be afraid to get help
By Diana Bletter
Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and their supporters attend a protest calling for their return, outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 15, 2024, 2:33 am
Falling trust in government leading to weakened national resilience, researchers say
Nine months into war, study at Tel Aviv University and Tel Hai college sees potential harm to Israel’s ability to cope with future crises
By Diana Bletter
The Knesset Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality holds a hearing on the government's treatment of victims of Hamas sexual assault, January 8, 2024. Chairwoman MK Pnina Tamano-Shata is at left. (Noam Moskowitz/ Knesset Spokesperson)
January 8, 2024, 10:29 pm
Government must improve aid to victims of Hamas sexual assault – Knesset panel chief
‘Rape is murder of the soul, and no one is answering your phone,’ lawmaker in women’s rights committee says after waiting over 12 minutes on the National Resilience Center hotline
By Sam Sokol
Birthday cakes for displaced children is just one idea approved for funding by the Daybreak project. (Oleksandr Sytnyk, iStock at Getty Images)
November 1, 2023, 8:32 am
Non-profits join forces to award microgrants for small-scale acts of kindness
Project offers grants from NIS 5,000 to NIS 20,000 for programs helping Israelis deal with war in little ways, like sending birthday cakes to displaced children
By Sue Surkes
1,300 candles for 1,300 victims of the war, set out around the Dizengoff Circle in central Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023. (Zohar Tal / Protest organizers)
October 13, 2023, 4:09 pm
Day 7 of the war: Rage and unity in Israel’s darkest hour
Despite our leadership, the people of this wonderful nation have put aside our divisions and unified – to fight back against Hamas and whoever else piles on, and to help each other
By David Horovitz
'Isresilience' co-authors Dr. Naomi L. Baum and Michael Dickson (Courtesy)
November 18, 2020, 3:17 pm
LISTEN: How Israelis mastered the art of resilience to thrive against all odds
‘Isresilience’ authors Michael Dickson and Dr. Naomi L. Baum share the three keys to becoming resilient people and ‘bouncing forward’ under adversity
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
'Isresilience' co-authors Dr. Naomi L. Baum and Michael Dickson (Courtesy)
November 17, 2020, 5:15 am
Join the ToI Community to be inspired by Israelis who overcame dire odds
In this week’s Behind the Headlines, exclusively for ToI Community, ‘Isresilience’ authors Michael Dickson and Dr. Naomi L. Baum explain ‘What Israelis can teach the world’
By ToI Staff
Rabbi David Wolpe (Facebook)
September 24, 2020, 2:04 pm
Join the ToI Community for Rabbi David Wolpe on Yom Kippur and Jewish resilience
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By ToI Staff
David Matlow
September 10, 2017, 3:27 pm
David Matlow
An ice cream of reassurance
In the years since 9/11, what had felt like an act of defiance has become one of comfort
Massachusetts native Mike Shultz and his son Ari at Boston's Fenway Park, 2016 (Courtesy)
July 25, 2017, 4:47 pm
5-year-old Ari Schultz dies months after rejected heart transplant
Jewish pre-schooler became a social media darling through videos of his sports-fueled antics and exuberant banter
By Matt Lebovic
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