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Last night the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, and the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey #🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦 hosted two deeply impactful events in collaboration with American Friends of NATAL and NATAL (Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center). These events were designed to support our community as we navigate the challenges of collective trauma, including the tragedy of October 7th, the ongoing war, and the rise in antisemitism. The Professional Deep Dive, led by Professor Rivka Tuval-Mashiach offered essential tools for caregivers, first responders, and mental health professionals dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout. The Community Panel Discussion provided a space to reflect on our challenges, celebrate our strengths, and explore actionable steps to foster healing and resilience. Key Takeaways for Building Community Resilience: 1️⃣ Human Connection Matters Loneliness is a poison. Connecting with others—whether through heartfelt conversations or simple, meaningful interactions—can be profoundly healing. Identify your support system and don’t hesitate to reach out to them. 2️⃣ Live with Purpose and Determination Find things that are meaningful to you, and pursue them with purpose and mission. Differentiate between what you can control and what you can’t. While we can’t control the war, we can control how we respond—through action, care, and determination. 3️⃣ Recognize and Address Guilt Many in our community struggle with guilt, even the heroes who fought to save lives on October 7th. Guilt is a natural response to these events, but we cannot let it consume us. Acknowledging it as a shared, human experience is the first step toward moving forward. These conversations reinforced the importance of community. Resilience doesn’t mean doing it alone—it’s about leaning on each other, fostering connections, and finding strength together. I’m incredibly grateful to our panelists: susan greenbaum CEO of Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern NJ, Ozer Herzog CEO of Jewish Family Service & Children's Center of Clifton-Passaic, Sagit Sade Attia National Sr. Director of Academic Affair at the Israeli-American Council (IAC), Professor Rivka Tuval-Mashiach NATAL's Chief Psychologist & VP of International affairs and @TimTorrel, Jewish Community Security Director Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey #🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦 and our moderators- Steve Rogers, CEO of the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades and Jason Shames, CEO @Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey #🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦#🟦 and all our attendees for making these events so meaningful. Let’s continue to hold each other up, build resilience, and work toward healing, one step at a time. If you have additional takeaways or reflections, I’d love to hear them in the comments. Together, we are stronger. 🌟 #CommunityResilience #HealingTogether #MentalHealth #NATAL #JewishCommunity Maayan Aviv 🎗️Dana Sinay