RAY OF LIGHT
Israel’s THERAPy & rehabilitation HAVEN
RAY OF LIGHT is Israel’s leading treatment center for Oct 7th survivors, victoms and berieved families coping with trauma and loss, through evidence-based Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP).
Founded by Keren-Or Solomon, in memory of Hilly, Keren-Or’s sister who was brutally murdered at the Nova Festival on Oct 7th 2023.
Keren-Or Solomon - Founder
Hilly Solomon (1996-2023)
OCT 7th AFTERMATH
Israel - A NATION IN TRAUMA & GRIEF
3m Israeli’s dealing with PTSD ,100% increase post Oct 7th – Israel’s deadliest terror attack in history.
600k with severe symptoms in wake of Oct 7th directly.
Israel - Highest global PTSD per capita rate
Post 9/11 NYC PTSD rates, 7.5% vs 29.8% Israel
State Comptroller: 580,000 Israelis suffering from severe PTSD in wake of October 7
PTSD and suicides spike among Israeli troops amid devastation of Gaza war
RAY OF LIGHT
FOR OCT 7th survivors & bereaved families
RAY OF LIGHT
Unique Treatment Methodology
Mutual Rehabilitation Model
Both animals and humans are trauma survivors – Bidirectional care and parallel healing journeys create powerful therapeutic metaphor
Post-October 7 Expertise
Deep understanding of mass-casualty event trauma – Culturally specific to Israel. Nova survivors’ programs, soldier wartime PTSD specialization & family bereavement
Relational Psychotherapy
Evidence-based Human-Animal Relational Theory (HART). Professional therapists with AAP certification
RAY OF LIGHT
Treatments
Group Therapy
Processing trauma with animals present
- Discussing animal behavior as metaphor
- Sharing rescue stories
Family & Dyadic Treatment sessions
Animal based interactions for real-time work on trust, regulation, and relationship repair
Trauma informed Therapy - EMDR
Using eye-movement sets to dismantle trauma and support grounding, safety, and co-regulation during memory processing
Post Traumatic Growth Paths
Helping survivors & family member find new life meaning through trauma while facilitating personalized formats
Behavorial Modeling & Projections
Observing animal self-regulation Learn to self-regulate "What is the horse feeling?" (processing own emotions)
Meet our team
Keren - Or Solomon
Founder & CEO of Ray of Light
Dr. Shiri Raz
Head of Center
Lior Edri​
Head of Medical Services​
Lior Harish
Head Legal Counsil
Erga Palmach
Head of Volunteers
Angela Tepilski
Head Animal Therapist
Elinor Shapira
Head of Special Services
RAY OF LIGHT facility
The Central Building:
- A welcoming lobby and main hall with seating areas and a central memorial wall
- Private therapy rooms, creative studios, and workshop spaces
- A communal kitchen for shared cooking experiences as part of the healing journey
- Children & youth areas with play zones, hangout rooms, age-appropriate activities
Outdoor Areas:
- Tranquillity garden with shaded seating, floral gardens, meditative walking path
- A memorial plaza for personal or group ceremonies
- Playground and open lawn for children’s activities and outdoor workshops
- Therapeutic animal sanctuary, where rescued animals assist in emotional healing
Online donations
Donations of Security (stock)
Donations of Cryptocurrencies
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