ANAFA Center
A Bridge to Optimal Living
Anfa Center is being established in Kibbutz Givat Haim Ihud with the mission of providing comprehensive support for individuals seeking to rebuild a healthy and fulfilling life routine.
Guided by the values of home, community, and meaningful action, and leveraging the unique platform of the kibbutz environment, we offer reservists, evacuees, and their families the tools to restore a sense of capability and emotional resilience.
Our goal is to help them spread their wings and soar to new heights.
"No one should face the aftermath of war alone.
The end of combat is just the beginning of the journey."
Anfa – A Bridge to Optimal Life
Invites you to be part of the “Between 73 and 23” program,
a community initiative connecting past and present combat
soldiers.
What’s the process?
We match individuals with mentors who have firsthand combat
experience, and provide personal guidance, listening space, tools
for emotional regulation and resilience, and support in coping with
work, family, and studies.
Our mentors know what it means to be there.
They go through professional training and guided supervision,
so, you won’t have to go through it alone.
We are here for you
Reservists and their families after discharge
Evacuees from the south and north who have not yet returned to their homes
Security forces personnel
IDF soldiers wounded in action
Paramedics and care providers
The events of October 7th deeply impacted the fabric of life and disrupted the sense of continuity throughout Israeli society. Soldiers, reservists, and those who supported them in the fight are all working to regain a healthy, stable life routine.
Out of a deep sense of social responsibility, we aim to create a space that offers comprehensive support, helping individuals and families, especially reservists, adapt and return to daily life after the traumatic events of October 7th. Our center provides a lifeline for those struggling to reclaim their normal lives in the aftermath.
What Sets Us Apart
Our Unique Approach
A Sense of Home
We provide a warm, supportive environment that feels like home.
Group Therapy with Personal Guidance
Combining group support with personalized attention to meet each individual's needs.
Tailored Care
We offer customized solutions designed to fit each person's unique journey toward healing and growth.
A Variety of Activities
A wide range of activities to foster both emotional and physical well-being.
Career and Academic Counseling
Guidance and support to help individuals navigate their professional and academic paths
Wounded/IDF Disabled Veterans Tours
Specially adapted jeep tours for those with injuries or disabilities, offering a unique day of adventure, connection, and enjoyment in nature.
A sense of home
Community and Mutual Support
Our activities are rooted in the values of community and mutual responsibility. By utilizing the kibbutz’s natural environment—featuring serene landscapes, hidden gems, and expansive spaces for reflection—we create a safe space where participants can reconnect with themselves and others who share similar experiences.
In this environment, they can meet, grow, and actively participate in the journey back to routine. We believe these foundational values are a driving force for personal growth and healing.
Group Therapy with Personal Guidance
Our Integrated Model
We have developed an integrated model that combines group processes with personalized guidance, led by experienced therapists who specialize in group facilitation and trauma recovery.
This journey takes place both at our center and in the beautiful natural spaces, hands-on activities, and vibrant community environments available to us.
Tailored Care
Personalized Pathways
Every individual has a unique set of resources, needs, and abilities. By combining our therapeutic model with a variety of activities and content, each participant can choose a path that is tailored to their personal journey and best supports their growth.
A variety of activities
Leveraging the Kibbutz Resources
We rely on the rich resources of the kibbutz system, which offers a variety of activities and opportunities for integration. By connecting participants with the kibbutz sectors and the productive community, we provide them with opportunities to realize their abilities, thereby strengthening their sense of capability, self-worth, and personal resilience.
Wounded/IDF Disabled Veterans Tours
A day of experience: a bit of nature, good food, and a gathering of young friends with experienced drivers, all centered around a unique day out.
We pick up the group from rehabilitation centers or any location, and at the end of the day, bring everyone back.
Registration at the link:
"You're amazing, I’m in love; we all had a fantastic time together..."
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Career and Academic Counseling
Tools for Reintegration
We provide the tools and guidance needed for reintegration into the workforce, academia, and career development, along with practical knowledge to support a successful transition.
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Our Team
Resources Manager
Einat Gore
052-7466676
Operations Manager
Nira Husman
050-2030870
Professional Manager
Yael Navon - Bibliotherapist, Psychotherapist, Trauma
052-3822700
CEO of the Association
Ofer Hagai
054-2848505
Chairman
Danny Herman (Col. Res)
050-5403156
Professional Consultation
Yoram Ben Yehuda - Clinical Psychologist and Medical Psychologist, Expert, Member of the National Council for Post-Trauma.
Dr. Ofra Cohen-Fried - Expert Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst Supervisor, Head of the Advanced Studies Track in Self Psychology, Psychotherapy Program, Tel Aviv University.
Uri Herman - Expert Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor, Instructor at ITA (the Israeli Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Former Commander of the Northern Command Mental Health Clinic 541.
Sa'ar Uzieli - Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor. Expert in PTSD.
Former Commander of the IDF Unit for the Care of Career Soldiers and Their Families.
Former Director of the Clinical Unit at NATAL (Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center).
Dr. Yoram Galli - PhD, MEI, Expert in Team Behavior and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Member of the Israeli Association for Focused Psychotherapy.
Recently completed reserve duty as the Resilience Commander for the Eilat and Arava region, Casualties Department.
Ongoing activities
Reservists' Wives Meetings - Held weekly at Kibbutz Givat Haim Ihud.
To join:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQgy7wBMZLfb0Cr0aOTPRVInz4F5lfLVIOvx862QIYuSTB0Q/viewform
Meetings for Evacuees - Held weekly at Kibbutz Givat Haim Ihud.
Those interested in joining: office@anafa.life
IDF Wounded and Disabled Veterans' Trips -
Held once a month. Jeep drivers from across the country take veterans on an enjoyable day in nature, with young people and good food.
Register for the trips at the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO079oAhHDlGfzAzVxxZ1pqW_ivs0kSWMaWku-YdaqxOh_eQ/viewform?usp=share_link
Thank you very much for everything. It was a really enjoyable week. We were happy to meet you and hear from you.Appreciate everything you have done,A once in a lifetime experience 💛💛
It really doesn't go without saying. Thank you very much for everything. It was really crazy and enriching ❤️
You are amazing people, we were blessed to know you❤️❤️
Einat, Dani, Saar, Yael, Aryeh and Dani, a big thank you for everything, from the great preparations before the trip to the delicious and thoughtful food every day.The long trips and the conversation circles with an open and relaxed atmosphere. It was simply amazing!We were privileged to know you and learn a lot from you in the little time we had with you. Again, thank you very much, for everything, love.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in the work.The professionals, the champion drivers, Danny and Einat…We really appreciate everything, we were happy to be with you, it was a great experience ❤️
Thank you very much for everything. It was important to the team and thanks to you it happened. It was really fun with you and you invested your time for us. It's incomprehensible how much thank you are for everything. 🙏❤️