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Retreat Unites Grieving Mothers of Fallen Soldiers in Israel

3/31/2026

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Story summary

Taly Drori and Hazel Brief, mothers of soldiers who died from injuries sustained during conflicts, attended a retreat in northern Israel organized by OneFamily.
Drori's son Chanan died from fungal infection after a brief hospitalization.
Brief's son Yona endured a long recovery before his death.
Michal Belzberg-Slovin leads initiative that includes trauma-sensitive yoga and wellness practices.
The retreat fosters a sense of community among mothers who have lost children to violence.

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Story summary

Taly Drori and Hazel Brief, mothers of soldiers who died from injuries sustained during conflicts, attended a retreat in northern Israel organized by OneFamily.
Drori's son Chanan died from fungal infection after a brief hospitalization.
Brief's son Yona endured a long recovery before his death.
Michal Belzberg-Slovin leads initiative that includes trauma-sensitive yoga and wellness practices.
The retreat fosters a sense of community among mothers who have lost children to violence.