PTSD in Our Ranks
The Hidden Wound of Service
Combat changes more than the body, it changes the mind. For many soldiers, once the mission ends, the war within begins. At Project Tikvah we recognize that healing the visible wounds only tells half the story.Healing the Unseen Battle
PTSD is not a weakness it’s a natural human response to unnatural experiences. For many IDF soldiers, the fight doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Nightmares, anxiety, guilt, and emotional numbness can follow long after returning home. Project Tikvah creates a space where soldiers can speak openly, find understanding, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that war tried to silence. Healing begins the moment a soldier realizes he is not broken, he is rebuilding.
Why This Matters for You
When soldiers return home, the visible battlefield may be behind them — but the mind continues to process what the body still carries. Left unaddressed, PTSD can impact relationships, work, faith, and identity.
At Project Tikvah we work with this truth:
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We honour the scars you see — and the ones you don’t.
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Our 3-day retreat offers space to process, language to articulate, and community to restore.
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We combine proven therapeutic practices with Jewish values, so healing is holistic: mind, body, soul.
You Are Not Alone.
The journey back from service doesn’t mean going it alone. You’ve carried the load for so long. Let us help them lay it down, find clarity, and step forward with hope again.
Our Story
Project Tikvah began when a group of soldiers recognized that many return home physically safe yet spiritually unanchored. What started as late-night talks around a campfire became a movement of healing and hope.
We built Tikvah to give every soldier a sacred pause — a place to breathe, share, and begin again. Every retreat is led by veterans who understand the silence between battles and the courage it takes to find light again.
Our Mission
Guiding Soldiers From Survival to Renewal
Project Tikvah was born from a simple truth: leaving the battlefield doesn’t end the battle. Our mission is to guide Israeli soldiers through the transition from uniform to purpose — reconnecting them to their soul, community, and faith.
Through three intentional days of reflection and brotherhood, we help each participant rediscover strength, peace, and direction rooted in Jewish values.
Our Values
Hope. Brotherhood. Faith. Honor.
These are more than words — they’re the pillars of our journey.
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Tikvah (Hope): The belief that light always returns.
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Achva (Brotherhood): The bond that endures beyond service.
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Emunah (Faith): Trusting the path even when it’s unclear.
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Kavod (Honor): Living with dignity, humility, and respect for all.
Together, they form the heartbeat of Project Tikvah — a community devoted to rebuilding from within.