Alot HaShachar,
From Combat to Renewal
Alot HaShachar guides the healing journey of combat soldiers and combat teams, providing them with a professional, respectful and safe space to process their service experience and transition back into civilian life.
About the Program
A professional and human space for the transition from combat back to life.
Our Impact Since 2024
Since its founding in 2024, Alot HaShachar has become one of the most meaningful responses for combat soldiers and combat teams seeking to process their service experience and return to life with strength, calm and resilience.
In 2024, 20 journeys were launched. In 2025, the program expanded to 40 journeys for soldiers who spent almost their entire service under fire. In 2026, around 60 therapeutic processing journeys are planned, with further significant growth planned for 2027.
Today, there is a three-year waiting list of combat soldiers who have heard about the unique impact of the program and are asking to take part in the journey.
In-depth journeys
for combat teams
Soldiers, commanders
and members supported.
Professionals
in the network.
Donations raised
to support the program.
Our Professional Team
The journeys are led by a multidisciplinary team of therapists, facilitators and professionals from the fields of clinical and medical psychology, social work, nature and adventure therapy, various CBT approaches, creative arts therapy, psychodrama and mindfulness practice.
The team specializes in individual and group trauma, with deep experience in processing complex service experiences and supporting both personal and team-based recovery.
Rom Harush
Nadav Kagan
Dotan Haim
Ilana Elyakim
Nadav Friedman
Rotem Yanai
Matan Amit
Hadar Shulstein Elrom
Sky Yardeni
Roi Moualem
Netanel Atiya
Adva Kara Vazana
Noa Geva
Daniela Golbert
Erez Bar
Yael Erlichman
Limor Tam
Omer Raviv
Meirav Hasidi
Eli Hacham
Ido Romianek
Achia David Darachi
Noam Yehuda
Members of the Professional Committee
Dr. Yoram Ben Yehuda
Clinical and medical psychologist, a certified expert in both fields. Founder and director of the Derech-Eim Institute for Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology.
Formerly in the IDF Mental Health Department – in his last position, he served as the commander of the unit for the treatment of combat stress reactions.
Prof. Eyal Fruchter
Chairman of the National Council for Post-Trauma; Medical Director and co-founder of the Ogen (IKAR) Association.
Former Head of the IDF Mental Health Department. Director of the Psychiatric Division at Rambam Medical Center. Director of the Ma’ale Carmel Mental Health Center.
Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, an urgent and growing need has emerged for professional support for combat soldiers returning from prolonged and intensive service.
Alot HaShachar operates precisely at this point, with a multidisciplinary team, hands-on experience in group processing journeys, and the ability to adapt each program to the needs of every team.
Our operational framework allows us to bring more and more groups through a safe, structured and meaningful journey.
Rationale and Methodology
The journey integrates work in nature, group processing, creative tools, and practical exercises, in order to strengthen personal and team resilience both during the journey and afterwards.
Working with Nature
The journeys incorporate experiential work in nature, at the sea, or in the forest, depending on the season and the group’s characteristics.
The natural space allows for slowing down, reducing stress, and connecting to the here and now, alongside grounding, breathing, mindfulness, and focusing exercises that can continue to be applied at home and in daily life.
Group Teamwork
Strengthening the organic team as an accessible source of strength, support, and resilience, even after returning to routine.
Through discussion circles, group exercises, and creative work, participants deepen trust, emotional language, and the ability to share, ask for help, and cope together with gaps and challenges.
Creative Work
The creative work allows for the expression of experiences and emotions through writing, art, natural materials, and drama, in a safe and regulated manner.
Through this, participants release burdensome content, develop flexibility, improvisation, and the ability to view complex situations from new personal and team perspectives.
Practical Tools
The journeys provide participants with practical tools to identify and strengthen personal and team resilience resources.
Through breathing, movement, grounding, and models for coping with stress and distress, they learn to identify their response patterns, regulate overload, utilize existing resources, and ask for support when needed.
The Journey Stages
Initial Zoom Meeting
An introductory meeting with the organic group, aligning expectations, and receiving initial tools ahead of the shared journey.
Preparation Day in Israel
A concentrated preparation day in nature, to strengthen the connection within the group, define goals, and build a shared foundation for the journey.
Journey Abroad
Five days in nature including hiking, dialogue, and group work, to process experiences, strengthen resilience, and set a direction forward.
Summary Meeting and Return to Routine
A meeting after returning to Israel, to process the experience, identify the changes that took place, and build a personal and group continuation.
Media and Articles
The moment after Gaza and returning to civilian life
Channel 12 News
A place where you can still breathe
"Calcalist"
Thousands of war survivors and bereaved family members are embarking on special journeys around the world, from the Himalayas to California, to try and find a little peace of mind…
Psychological leadership and community healing
"Betipulnet"
The role of therapists is to treat, that is clear. But…
Your Donation Is Their Future
A donation to Alot HaShachar is much more than a donation. It is a direct investment in the mental health, resilience and future of those who fought to protect all of us.
Every donation enables another soldier, combat soldier or team to begin a meaningful journey of processing, connection and return to life. It is support that arrives exactly when it is needed most, helping turn pain, burden and silence into healing, resilience and renewal.
Support Options
1,300$
Funding a journey for one soldier or combatant.
22,100$
For donations, partnerships
or bank transfers, please contact
Shai and the Alot HaShachar team.
Shai Farber:
058-444-3692
Email:
Alotshachar@mehina.net
Watch our journey on YouTube
“The Bridge” Podcast with Nadav Kramer
Alot HaShachar in the Media
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