Following the current war, tens of thousands of IDF soldiers are dealing with psychological trauma. Many are already living with PTSD, and many more will follow.
Clinical care is essential — but it is not enough.
There is a real need for places that offer quiet, grounding, and a sense of safety — where recovery can begin, and where people can reconnect with themselves, with others, and with everyday life.
The long-term effects of trauma do not only affect individuals. They affect families, relationships, communities and the future social wellbeing of the country.
The Healing Farm was created in response to this growing need.
The Healing Farm will be a peaceful natural setting offering complementary forms of support.
These may include:
The aims of these programs are to:
Our programs will aim to provide participants with a safe, supportive and structured environment.
The Healing Farm is currently in its early development phase.
Our immediate goal is to begin building the foundations of a sustainable and credible initiative that can grow carefully, responsibly and collaboratively.
We believe that healing from trauma requires more than crisis intervention alone.
It also requires:
Through fundraising, partnerships, professional guidance and community support, we hope to develop a place that contributes constructively to Israel’s long-term healing after war trauma.
The organisation is currently in its early development phase and is being built through voluntary effort, professional guidance and community support.
Sylvie is a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with decades of professional experience working with trauma and emotional wellbeing.
Her academic work included a Master’s thesis focused on the intergenerational transmission of trauma in second-generation Holocaust survivors.
Over many years she has also organised community initiatives, conflict-resolution programs and volunteer projects in both the UK and Israel.
Since making Aliyah, she has continued to engage actively in community and wartime support initiatives, including fundraising for protective equipment for soldiers and visiting injured soldiers in hospital.
The Healing Farm reflects her long-standing belief that healing requires not only clinical care, but also human connection, dignity, safety and community.
Marie Cohen is a lawyer by training and worked for more than 15 years in the banking sector, mainly in private banking and compliance.
She later transitioned toward philanthropic and more human-centered work, and is now the Swiss Representative of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Living in Israel has made her especially sensitive to the challenges faced by soldiers and veterans.
The Healing Farm is meaningful to her because it focuses on practical and supportive ways to help people dealing with PTSD through nature, community and reconnection to everyday life.
Daniel is a retired medical doctor from the United Kingdom with a long professional background in family medicine, urgent care and medical informatics and startups.
He leads the organisational, administrative and technical development of The Healing Farm.
The Healing Farm is also supported by a strong team of seven founders, together with individuals from backgrounds including social work, farm volunteer coordination, education and community support.
The Healing Farm is currently in its foundation stage.
Our immediate priorities are:
We believe it is important to develop the project carefully, responsibly and transparently.
Our intention is to work collaboratively with relevant professional, therapeutic, agricultural and community organisations as the project develops.
As an early-stage initiative, we recognise the importance of accountability, realistic planning and sustainable growth.
Support for the current fundraising concert will help us begin taking the first practical steps toward building this vision.
The Healing Farm recognises that long-term support initiatives require careful planning, responsible governance and ongoing collaboration.
As a newly established organisation, we are committed to developing the project gradually, transparently and with appropriate professional guidance.
We believe that meaningful support for people affected by trauma requires cooperation between community, therapeutic, medical and educational sectors.
As the initiative develops, we hope to work alongside relevant organisations, professionals and supporters who share a commitment to long-term healing and reintegration.
We are committed to:
All donations are processed through IsraelGives and are tax deductible under Section 46.
As part of the first steps of The Healing Farm initiative, we are holding a fundraising concert in support of long-term healing and reintegration after war trauma.
The evening will feature performances by renowned Israeli musicians:
Moti Shmitt is one of Israel’s distinguished violinists and teachers, with decades of contribution to the country’s musical life.
Or Fishbein is a respected Israeli pianist and educator.
Works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Tartini, Bruch and Kreisler.
Featuring Moti Shmitt’s original composition: Jerusalem Spirit
The concert will take place on:
Thursday 18 June 2026
20:30
Zamarin Culture, Leisure and Community Center
5 Shira St., Zichron Yaakov
This will be an intimate evening of music, reflection, community and hope.
All proceeds from the concert will support the early development of The Healing Farm initiative.
Tickets: 100 NIS
Reservations can be made through IsraelGives:
All donations are tax deductible under Section 46.
If you experience any difficulty with the reservation or payment process, please contact us on 0539376884 and we will be happy to assist.
Support is also welcome from those who are unable to attend the concert.
General donations to The Healing Farm initiative can be made using the donation link below.
The Healing Farm is currently in its early foundation stage and is being developed through voluntary effort, professional guidance and community support.
Support from the community will help us:
Support can be given through:
We are committed to careful stewardship, transparency and responsible development as the initiative grows.
All donations are processed through IsraelGives and are tax deductible under Section 46.
No. The Healing Farm is currently in its early foundation and development stage.
The current fundraising concert is intended to support the first practical steps of building the initiative, including organisational development, partnerships, professional guidance and future planning.
No.
The Healing Farm is intended to complement, not replace, professional medical and psychological care.
Our vision is to create a supportive, non-clinical environment that may contribute to recovery, reintegration, social connection and emotional wellbeing alongside formal treatment.
The idea of a Healing Farm reflects the belief that recovery from trauma may be supported not only through clinical care, but also through calm surroundings, meaningful activity, nature, community and human connection.
The vision includes a peaceful environment where people can feel safe, grounded and supported.
The Healing Farm is currently in its foundation and development phase.
Initial donations are being used to establish the organisational, governance and operational foundations necessary for a sustainable and responsible long-term initiative.
All donations are processed through IsraelGives and are tax deductible under Section 46.
These include:
As the initiative develops, future fundraising will support more concrete program development and operational activities.
We believe it is important to build carefully, responsibly and transparently from the beginning.
Yes.
As the initiative develops, we are exploring a number of possible early-stage activities and collaborative models.
These may include:
We believe it is important to begin carefully, realistically and in collaboration with experienced professionals and organisations.
The initiative was founded by individuals with backgrounds in psychotherapy, medicine, law, education, volunteer coordination and community support.
Further information about the founders and team is included in this document.
Support can be given in a number of ways, including:
Following the current war, large numbers of Israelis are living with psychological trauma and PTSD.
While clinical services are essential, there is also growing recognition of the importance of long-term community support, reintegration and complementary recovery environments.
For further information, partnership enquiries or support:
WhatsApp: 053-937-6884
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