{"id":232,"date":"2026-07-29T19:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/?page_id=232"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:59:10","slug":"currently-supporting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/?page_id=232","title":{"rendered":"Currently Supporting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beit Aruna \u2013 Our Current Pilot Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Shalom Community Center, we believe that healing is one of Israel&#8217;s greatest needs today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-29-at-04.51.11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.12900472315484;width:213px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-29-at-04.51.11.jpeg 674w, https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-29-at-04.51.11-300x266.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response to the ongoing emotional impact of war, we are proud to collaborate with <strong>Nicki Forman<\/strong> founder of\u00a0<strong>Beit Aruna<\/strong>, our first pilot program dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with the invisible wounds of trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Herzliya Pituach, Beit Aruna provides trauma-informed workshops, retreats, and supportive community experiences for soldiers coping with PTSD, bereaved families, individuals recovering from emotional and physical trauma, and those struggling with anxiety, grief, and depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our vision extends beyond providing services\u2014we aim to create a safe, compassionate community where healing, resilience, and hope can flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As our inaugural pilot initiative, Beit Aruna represents Shalom Community Center&#8217;s commitment to developing meaningful, community-based programs that address Israel&#8217;s most pressing social and emotional needs. We hope this model will grow and inspire similar initiatives throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we can help ensure that no one has to face the journey of healing alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beit HaChesed \u2013 Our ongoing support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Shalom Community Center, we believe that healing is one of Israel&#8217;s greatest needs today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.12900472315484;width:213px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shalomcommunitycenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/412185804_869507435179519_4466426504168178190_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shalom Community Center is proud to support&nbsp;<strong>Beit HaChesed<\/strong>, a grassroots nonprofit organization in Rishon LeZion, Israel, led by&nbsp;<strong>Kobi Avitan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dedicated to serving families facing financial hardship, Beit HaChesed provides groceries and essential food supplies with compassion, dignity, and care. 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