Abraham Tent

The Abraham Tent Program - Moving Beyond Grief
In the aftermath of October 7th, thousands of young Israelis wrestle with profound grief, mourning the irreplaceable loss of close friends and family. The impact of Hamas’ attack, amplified by the relentless onslaught of visually explicit social media images, surpassed all conceivable boundaries. This has given rise to a generation of ‘invisible survivors’ carrying the weight of unspoken and unsupported grief, fostering a pervasive sense of isolation. In response to the urgent need to provide support at this critical juncture and recognizing the absence of official government aid for “friends of” circles, the Gvanim Association -with 30 years of experience in trauma and at-risk population -and the Abraham Group, a tourism and social impact enterprise, joined forces to launch the Abraham Tent Program.
Our innovative initiative, designed for young Israelis in their 20s and 30s, provides a haven for healing and resilience. This program leverages the collaborative strengths of Gvanim’s expertise in peer support groups, grief counseling, and creative expression workshops and Abraham Group’s welcoming spaces. The urgency lies in the immediacy of addressing the emotional and psychological toll, ensuring that these young adults do not spiral into long-term trauma. The Abraham Tent Program is a beacon of hope and support for those navigating the complexities of grief, emphasizing that the time for intervention is now, not to be deferred.