Beyond the battlefield: Israeli initiatives help soldiers transition to civilian life
Since the outbreak of the Swords of Iron war, thousands of Israelis have returned from reserve duty or completed their military service, facing the challenge of transitioning back to civilian life. While government assistance exists, a growing number of initiatives are helping them build careers, secure housing and strengthen the resilience needed for life after service.Finding a path back to the workforceOz VeRuach was founded to help wounded IDF and security personnel return to the workforce and secure meaningful employment. The program provides personalized guidance, professional training and direct connections with employers, based on the belief that employment is an essential part of rehabilitation and rebuilding one’s life.Established by the Portland Trust, whose Israel operations are led by its managing director, Rami Schwartz, Oz VeRuach aims in its first year to help approximately 100 wounded soldiers find quality jobs across a range of industries.Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yoav “Poli” Mordechai, who heads…
Following the "Swords of Iron" war, Israeli initiatives are assisting thousands of soldiers transitioning back to civilian life by addressing employment, housing, and psychological resilience. Oz VeRuach, led by Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yoav "Poli" Mordechai, provides personalized guidance and training to help wounded IDF personnel secure meaningful employment, recognizing that "Rehabilitation does not end when a wounded soldier leaves the hospital." The program has successfully placed participants in high-tech roles and plans to expand into other sectors. Separately, the Homes for Warriors initiative, founded by reservist Itamar Hayun, aims to provide combat soldiers with pathways to homeownership through donor support and sustainable financing models, addressing the instability of renting. Additionally, Kadima Concierge's "Helmets 4 Chayalim" project transforms decommissioned IDF helmets into art by soldiers and civilians, offering a therapeutic outlet to process trauma and raise funds for new equipment. Seagal Hagege, founder of Kadima Concierge, emphasizes that the project is "the voice of the Jewish people... showing the movement of our trauma into PTSD healing and hope for the future."
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