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    TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH

    Healing, Hope and Resilience
    A Charles, Evelyne and Sandra Dolansky Foundation Initiative

    Since the attacks of October 7, life in Israel has changed profoundly. The emotional toll is immense, with people facing daily trauma, stress, and uncertainty.

    In response, TAU is launching the Trauma to Triumph Campaign—an initiative focused on three powerful pillars of recovery:

      Healing begins with care and acknowledgment
      Hope sparks the vision of a better future
      Resilience is the strength that enables us to rebuild

      Trauma to Triumph aims to expand access to mental health care services, through evidence-based care and resources, people need to move forward and to start rebuilding their lives.

       Israel’s National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience

      The first of its kind in Israel, the Center unites over 100 researchers and clinicians from across Tel Aviv University to lead multidisciplinary research on PTSD and related disorders such as anxiety and depression.

      It is a true “game changer” in advancing the treatment and prevention of trauma. Since opening its Post-Trauma Clinic in 2024, the Center has treated over 2,000 patients — with experts estimating up to 60,000 new PTSD cases since October 7. These treatments provide patients with expert, life-changing care and healing.

       TAU’s Psychological Services Unit

      The Psychological Services Unit at the TAU Student Success Center has treated 478 students this year but, with the ongoing stress of the current situation, many more students require help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other debilitating psychological conditions.

       TAU’s Dental School’s Post-Trauma Orofacial Pain Clinic

      The aftermath of October 7 and the more recent events in Israel has left visible scars—but also hidden ones. One of the most overlooked consequences of trauma is the exposure to jaw pain, tooth fractures, facial tension, and difficulty chewing or speaking conditions caused or worsened by stress-related behaviours like teeth grinding and clenching which has nearly doubled —from 34% to 65% in young adults. A recent study showed that the key to recovery wasn’t just reducing stress—but building resilience, through stronger coping mechanisms.

       The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic Research at TAU

      The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic Research at Tel Aviv University (IPR-TLV) promotes the interdisciplinary research of psychedelics under key academic pillars relating to the study of brain-mind-body associations, with the goal of revolutionizing mental health.

      The IPR-TLV is the first institute of its kind in Israel and strives to become a world leader in the neuroscientific investigation of psychedelics and psychoactive medicine. Including the recent approval to expand the clinical trials with Phase 2b Macrodose Psilocybin drug for PTSD.

      Trauma to Triumph is TAU Canada’s commitment to Israel’s journey of healing, hope and resilience. Together, we can turn pain into purpose and strengthen the mental health of an entire country.

      At Tel Aviv University (TAU), and across Israel, students, faculty, and staff are grappling with academic disruptions, financial hardship, and an escalating mental health crisis:

      80% of students report serious emotional distress, including trauma and PTSD
      Psychological hotlines are overwhelmed, with thousands seeking urgent support
      The PTSD Center treats over 150 patients weekly, serving approximately 3,000 individuals annually.

      EVENTS

      Courage to Heal: Turning Trauma into Triumph

      A Shared Mission of Hope — From Israel to the World

      You’re invited to the Canadian Premier with Israeli singer Yagel Oshri performing his hit song “Latzet Mi’Dikaon” (“Getting Out of Depression”) — which became a moving anthem of healing and hope.

      Join us November 27 for a meaningful evening of courage, connection, and healing.

      Shining light on Mental Health, PTSD, and the path to healing, exploring resilience, recovery, and groundbreaking treatments, in a conversation with Tavor Geffen, former Montreal Shinshinit, Prof. Yair Bar-Haim, Director, TAU’s National Center for Traumatic Stress & Resilience, Dr. Gustavo Turecki, Scientific Director and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, The Douglas Institute, led by Yair Szlak, President & CEO, Federation CJA.

      Don’t miss this extraordinary night of music, meaning, and hope.

      Healing is not only possible — it’s Powerful.

      • Thursday, November 27th, 2025
      • 5:30 pm – Meet and Greet
      • 7:00 pm – General Admission
      • Montréal

      Pre-registration is required.

      Register Here

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