support our soldiers
support our soldiers
SOS Israel is an association that assists warriors and the IDF wounded to return to their life path after and alongside injury and rehabilitation.
support our soldiers
אס.או.אס ישראל היא עמותה המסייעת ללוחמים/ות ולפצועי צה״ל לחזור בחזרה למסלול אחרי ובמקביל לפציעה ולשיקום
Their story
is the story of us all
Warriors continue to carry combat experiences long after the war ends.
Often, the realization that it is trauma only strikes once daily routine has already cracked.
Trauma that does not receive a timely response may deepen and become PTSD.
Established in 2020, SOS ISRAEL works to break the barrier of shame, raise public awareness, and place the mental health of warriors at the heart of the national discourse.
We create a safe space where warriors can pause, understand, share, and gradually return to a full life.
This is achieved through brave confrontation rather than suppression.
Our Initiatives
Leaving a Mark
The Traveling Exhibition
A traveling photography exhibition visiting New York| Jerusalem| Tel Aviv| Ramat Gan | Ra'anana| Rome| Holon
Our Initiatives: Action that leaves a mark.
The exhibition features over 60 public figures and leading artists in Israel who volunteered to be photographed alongside warriors from the "Iron Swords" war and past wars.
This is an opportunity to express a true commitment to the rehabilitation of warriors and to lead a lasting change.
our partners
Warriors tell stories
their story is the story of us all
Combat Experience Processing Workshop through Writing
This helps warriors return to a meaningful life path through personal expression workshops held in organizations and cities.
The process provides warriors and their families with practical tools to write their personal stories and build a lecture.
Placement and Economic Opportunity:
Participants receive an economic platform as lecturers on the "Warriors Tell" website.
Through their personal stories, they create awareness and generate a significant source of income for themselves.
עידן הרשקוביץ
A shared mission
is much more than a lecture
Value for Your Organization
Fascinating, authentic, and touching inspirational lectures that leave a mark on employees and spark significant discourse
Our Story
Combat veterans from Israel’s wars continue to carry the weight of their experiences long after the battles have ended. For many, the realization that they are struggling with trauma only surfaces later—once the cracks in their daily routine begin to show. But it is vital to understand: trauma that is not addressed in time can deepen and evolve into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Early awareness and the right tools can change the entire trajectory of a life.
It was from this understanding that "SOS ISRAEL" was founded in 2020. Our mission is to raise public awareness, break the barrier of shame, and place the mental health struggles of our veterans at the heart of the national discourse. We do this through a traveling photo exhibition featuring combat veterans alongside public figures and celebrities.
Over the years, we have led a broad media, social, and community-based movement across all platforms, building a community of over 4,000 veterans. This activity paved the way for a significant reform: the establishment of the "Green Track" within the Ministry of Defense. Furthermore, we developed a unique vocational placement platform where veterans share their stories with audiences in Israel and abroad—in companies, organizations, and exhibitions—turning their personal journeys into a bridge for connection, influence, and rehabilitation.
Following the outbreak of the "Iron Swords" war, a successor initiative emerged from our community: "Warriors for Warriors"—a social project that provides veterans with innovative tools for personal processing and expression through writing, storytelling, and public speaking.
We create a safe space for them to pause, understand, share, and speak—gradually returning to a normative life path. This is not achieved through repression, but through understanding and coping. When these veterans choose to tell their stories, they don't just rediscover themselves—they leave a lasting mark on everyone who hears, sees, and listens.
This time, we have the opportunity to walk with them—not only in battle but on the way back home. To help them finally set down the stretcher. And to uphold their right to a full and whole life.
Who We Are
Yarit Shoshan-
Founder of SOS Israel
Yarit Shoshan is an Israeli advertising professional, owner of the social advertising agency THE BRAND HOUSE, and the Founder and CEO of SOS ISRAEL.
For years, she has spearheaded extensive public and media initiatives, moving the topic of post-trauma from the periphery to the heart of social and cultural discourse in Israel and worldwide. Shoshan creates groundbreaking connections between veterans, families, communities, and authorities.
Dr. Shimon Sabag – Founder
Founder and CEO of the "Yad Ezer L’Haver" association, Dr. Sabag has led extensive activities since the early 2000s for Holocaust survivors, the elderly, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged populations. The association operates the "Warm Home for Holocaust Survivors," soup kitchens, emergency centers, and a national volunteer network.
Additionally, Dr. Sabag serves as the Honorary Consul of Guatemala in Israel and works to strengthen international ties and humanitarian collaborations. The association has expanded its activities to the international arena, including branches in Ukraine, providing aid to survivors and refugees. During the "Iron Swords" War, Sabag led emergency operations to evacuate survivors, distributed thousands of meals, and provided mental health support for anxiety and trauma victims. His vision is "Kindness Without Borders," connecting communities and donors in Israel and abroad to ensure a life of dignity for vulnerable populations in both routine and times of crisis.
Sagit Bechner
Sagit Bechner is an organizational consultant, a co-founder of the "Reservists' Wives Forum," and the VP of SOS ISRAEL.
She works to promote social, community, and organizational resilience during periods of national crisis. In March 2025, Sagit was honored with the "Israel Hayom" Award at a ceremony led by Dr. Miriam Adelson, in recognition of her pioneering work for reservist families and social values during a period of profound upheaval in the country.