Creating Community For Our Heroes | With Ari AbramowitzCreating Community For Our Heroes | With Ari Abramowitz
BrainStorm with Sony Perlman
Sony Perlman talks with Ari Abramowitz about supporting lone soldiers after their IDF service, focusing on community's role in healing and finding purpose.
1:42:43•17 Jan 2026
Building Bridges for Lone Soldiers: A Community's Role
Episode Overview
- Community is crucial for supporting lone soldiers post-service.
- Purpose and meaning are vital for veterans' mental health.
- PTSD can be mitigated through strong support networks.
- Lone soldiers face unique challenges reintegrating into civilian life.
- Organisations like Nevut provide essential resources and connections.
“I could actually make a difference. I could do something that is giving back in such an important way.”
How do lone soldiers find purpose after serving in the IDF? In this episode of BrainStorm, host Sony Perlman sits down with Ari Abramowitz, the founder of Nevut, an organisation dedicated to supporting lone soldiers transitioning back to civilian life. Ari shares his personal journey from struggling in school to finding meaning in the Israeli army. Despite facing opposition, he joined the IDF not to escape but to make a difference.
His story highlights the importance of community and connection, both during and after military service. Ari discusses the challenges lone soldiers face, including PTSD and the struggle for purpose once their service ends. He emphasises the critical role of community in healing and thriving post-service. This episode offers a raw look into the lives of those who serve and the incredible work being done to support them.
It's a testament to the power of community and the need for ongoing support for our heroes. Are you ready to be inspired by their resilience and dedication?
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