The clinical trial at Sheba Medical Center, designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the app developed by the Center for Trauma Recovery, in collaboration with Squareclear, is now underway
28.08.2025
The clinical trial at Sheba Medical Center, designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the app developed by the Center for Trauma Recovery, in collaboration with Squareclear, is now underway
Prof. Yonatan Huppert Participated in the Annual Conference of the Jewish Federations of North America
11.11.2025
Prof. Yonatan Huppert Participated in the Annual Conference of the Jewish Federations of North America
Prof. Yonatan Huppert, Founder and Head of the Trauma Recovery Center, participated in the Annual Conference of the Jewish Federations of North America, held on November 16–18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. During the conference, he presented the Center’s work and addressed key mental health needs in Israel.
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Meeting Larry Brock and the Founders of Compedia
11.11.2025
Meeting Larry Brock and the Founders of Compedia
Prof. Yonatan Huppert, Founder and Head of the Trauma Recovery Center, and Hareli Mizrachi, Director of the Center, met with Larry Brock and Compedia founders Gil Ilutovich and Ilan Goldberg for a discussion about the Center’s activities and potential collaborations in the field of mental health.
Appreciation Evening for the Center for Trauma Recovery Supervisors
06.01.2026
Appreciation Evening for the Center for Trauma Recovery Supervisors
The Trauma Recovery Center hosted an appreciation evening for the Center’s supervisors and staff on January 6, as a gesture of gratitude for their significant contribution to the training of clinicians in the field of trauma and to the advancement of professional knowledge in Israel.
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Dr. Alexandra Rafaeli featured in The Media Line on resilience after October 7
19.3.2026
Dr. Alexandra Rafaeli featured in The Media Line on resilience after October 7
Dr. Alexandra Rafaeli, Director of Public Mental Health Partnerships, is featured in an article in The Media Line following the ICAR conference. The article discusses resilience after the events of October 7 and lessons from countries such as Rwanda in coping with collective trauma.  
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In Memory of Prof. Edna Foa
25.03.2026
In Memory of Prof. Edna Foa
The Center for Trauma Recovery mourns the passing of Prof. Edna Foa, a pioneer in the field of trauma treatment and the developer of Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. Her research and clinical work profoundly shaped the understanding and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorders worldwide, and helped train generations of clinicians.    
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Dr. Asala Halaj Named to Globes’ 40 Under 40 List for 2026
04.05.2026
Dr. Asala Halaj Named to Globes’ 40 Under 40 List for 2026
We’re proud to share that Dr. Asala Halaj, a member of our center’s leadership team, has been selected for Globes’ 40 Under 40 list for 2026. This recognition highlights her impactful work in the field of mental health and her broader professional contribution. We’re proud of the meaningful work she leads and glad to see it recognized.
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Our New Podcast “Trauma and Recovery” Is Now Live!
31.10.2025
Our New Podcast “Trauma and Recovery” Is Now Live!
Produced as part of the One Question a Day platform, the podcast features in-depth conversations on therapeutic approaches and innovations in coping with trauma in the post–October 7 reality.
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Elad Zlotnick, Director of Innovation and Technology and a member of the Center’s leadership team, has successfully completed his doctoral studies and is now Dr. Elad Zlotnick
8.7.2025
Elad Zlotnick, Director of Innovation and Technology and a member of the Center’s leadership team, has successfully completed his doctoral studies and is now Dr. Elad Zlotnick
Event
11.10.2026
Registration Now Open for the 5th Cohort of the Therapist Training Programs
The Center for Trauma Recovery at the Hebrew University, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, is now accepting applications for the fifth cohort of its training programs for therapists in the public mental health system. The programs will launch in October 2026 and focus on expanding access to evidence-based care and strengthening mental health services across Israel.      
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