Rehabilitation

After Gaza war, wounded IDF reservists face a new fight, rebuilding life and identity

HUMAN AFFAIRS: As the ceasefire holds, thousands of wounded reservists face a new battle, rebuilding careers, bodies, and identity after Gaza. One soldier’s story shows what recovery really takes.

|ByMAYA GUR ARIEH
Aaron Bours, 35, during one of his final days of intensive rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center
PARTICIPANTS IN Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran's Disability Awareness Month inclusive race, December 31, 2025.

Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village

The annual event brought together visiting students involved in fundraising efforts with residents of the village, rehabilitation patients, staff, and volunteers.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Ze'ev Elkin (L), pictured in December 2025.

Elkin's 'six out of 10' remark frames a broader debate on Israel's civilian reality - analysis

From a rare ministerial assessment to debates on finance, credit, and governance, a Tel Aviv forum revealed how Israel is navigating civilian challenges that extend well beyond the battlefield.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

Hospital discharge should not be the finish line: Doctors must help patients reintegrate - opinion

A critical, defined part of a medical team's job must be managing the patient's transition to the community.

|ByEMIL ILIONSKI

The challenges and rewards of rehabilitation - opinion

Imagine yourselves at the age of 15, with a million plans for the future, but facing a shocking reality where those plans were crumbling around them.

AUGUST 30, 2023ByNETA KLEINMAN
RECOVERY CAN be a walk in the park.

Israel must support programs drawing at-risk-youth away from a life of crime and poverty - opinion

These programs are helping to break barriers and fostering aspirations amongst disadvantaged youths

AUGUST 24, 2023ByOMER TULCHINSKY
Programs run by HaGal Sheli foster pride, self-worth, and confidence, inspiring these young people to dream big and embrace their potential, says the writer.