IsraelCast Episode 202

In a country besieged by enemies, trauma is an unfortunate fact of life for many Israelis. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Israelis has grown in the wake of October 7 and is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Growing as Winners, an Israeli nonprofit, is dedicated to supporting PTSD-afflicted vets by getting them treatment and integrating them into the Israeli workforce. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Alon Tirer, Chairman of Growing as Winners, to discuss the prevalence of trauma in Israeli society and how Tirer’s organization is working to get Israelis the mental health support they need.

Alon Tirer is the CEO of Israel Emergency Aid as well as CEO and Co-founder of the Efrat Residence Fund, which plays a pivotal role in promoting urban revitalization and development in the Israeli real estate industry. He also serves as Chairman of Growing as Winners, an Israeli nonprofit that tackles PTSD and assists soldiers with integrating back into civilian society. Often interviewed by Israeli and international media, Tirer is recognized as one of the leaders of the future of Israel.