Jewish tradition teaches, "Whoever saves one life, it is as if they have saved an entire world."
This powerful teaching reminds us of how individual healing can have a profound impact, contributing to the collective healing of our nation.
FROM BONDAGE TO HEALING: THE FREEDOM TO GRIEVE AND REBUILD
"Disconnecting and cleansing from life in Israel was necessary to touch the wounds a little deeper. We have returned with renewed hope and deeper connections.”
The Haberman Institute is honored to welcome the Shiloni Project volunteers back to our community. This grassroots organization was formed by volunteers in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, immediately after October 7, 2023.
We invite you to learn how the Project has evolved today to focus on the needs of hostage families - too many who have faced an unimaginable reality. Learn how volunteers are gifting these families therapeutic retreats – offering rare opportunities for families to escape the pressures of daily life and the time to begin healing and rebuilding.
While many in Israel and the Diaspora may feel the world has moved on from October 7, 2023, the victims of the massacre and the ongoing hostage crisis are suffering. For these families, the wounds are still open, and their pain endures.
As Passover approaches, we reflect on the story of oppression to renewal. Join us to recognize and honor how true liberation encompasses both the right to grieve and the opportunity to heal.
Register to receive the Zoom link and program updates. Barring technical difficulties, this talk will be recorded and added to our Program Archive.
Please note this talk will begin at 1 PM ET (Washington DC).
our panel will include
Neta Spillman and Roi Moshe Yaakov
Neta is a 33-year-old mother of two children, Yaheli and Eli, residing in the Shapira neighborhood of Tel Aviv. Neta works as a television content editor and has spent the past year serving as a mentor coordinator in education (continuing the path of her brother Ilan).
Roi is a 25-year-old discharged officer from the IDF who lives in Tel Aviv. Roi is a beach volleyball player and is planning his post-military service trip to South America.
Roi and Neta are the siblings of Ilan Eliyahu Moeshe Z’’l,. Ilan and his cousin, Jenny Nisemboim, were victims of the Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival.
Ravit Tzur Weisselburg
With an MA in Family and Couples Therapy, Ravit is a couples and individual therapist specializing in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her expertise includes third-wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for trauma and crises, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is also a qualified MBSR/MBCT mindfulness group facilitator and a graduate of Reichman University.
Ravit is married to Orli and lives in Tel Aviv with their two children, Mori and Asi.
Dr. Vered Resnick
Vered is a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's School of Education, specializing in civic activism in education. She holds a PhD in Education from Hebrew University and a master’s degree in Organization Development from Marymount University. A graduate of the Mandel Institute for Leadership in Education, Vered designs initiatives that bridge education, social action, and teacher leadership. Alongside her academic work, she volunteers with the Shiloni Project and leads community engagement efforts. Vered lives in Jerusalem with her husband, Justin, and their children, Arielle and Yali.
Dr. Justin Resnick
Born in Potomac, MD, Justin is a psychologist who has made a life in Jerusalem since making aliyah 18 years ago with his wife Vered.
Trained as a clinical psychologist, Justin works in Jerusalem public schools as a school psychologist and family therapist, where his focus includes suicide prevention, trauma healing, couples therapy, and parenting. He lives in Jerusalem with Vered and their two children, Arielle and Yali.
Honoring ILAN’S MEMORY
We dedicate this talk to Ilan’s memory—a legacy of strength, kindness, and unwavering commitment. May his story inspire others to continue on his path.
Born in Tel Aviv on July 8, 1994, to Marina Mazal and Yefim, Ilan was the second of four siblings. Illan became a natural leader known for his charisma, humor, and deep care for others. After a year of service mentoring youth, he fulfilled his dream of enlisting in the IDF elite unit "Duvdevan," where he served as a commander.
Following his service, he traveled the world, visiting nearly 40 countries and forming deep connections wherever he went.
Back in Israel, he became a youth coordinator, transforming the local center in his childhood neighborhood into a safe space for at-risk teens.
You can donate directly to the Shiloni Project in Ilan’s memory here.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the Shiloni Project and the Haberman Institute.
B’nai Israel Congregation, Temple Beth Ami, and Zion. An Eretz-Yisraeli Community,.
