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“Rebound for Life – Jerusalem” Resilience Program for Wounded Veterans
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Program Overview
The Jerusalem Municipality has launched “Rebound for Life – Jerusalem,” a resilience initiative aimed at IDF and security-force veterans who have sustained physical or psychological injuries. The program combines professional basketball training with social gatherings, team-building activities, lectures and other content designed to foster belonging, resilience and community reintegration. Regular practice sessions are scheduled for Fridays at 09:30 AM in the Pisgat Ze’ev Sports Arena.
Partners and Structure
The effort is a joint venture between the municipality’s Sports Department, the Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club and the nonprofit Win Assist (“Mesira Menatzachat”), which is led by former basketball player Afik Nissim. Coaching is provided by Rahamim Yona, while former professional players periodically join the sessions to train and play alongside participants.
Official Statements & Responses
Hapoel Jerusalem’s chief executive Oren Arielly highlighted the club’s role in offering a dedicated space for rehabilitation and connection among wounded service members.
Verbatim Quote
- “We at the club are proud to lead this important and meaningful project, which gives those wounded in body and soul from the IDF and security forces an additional space to strengthen themselves, connect, and walk together on the path of rehabilitation. Hapoel is first and foremost a community - a united community that strengthens, wraps, and embraces.” — Jerusalem CEO Oren Arielly, hapoel jerusalem CEO
Anticipated Impact
Organizers intend the combination of athletic training and communal activities to support veterans’ physical recovery while reinforcing social ties that aid psychological healing.