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PTS

EXHIBITION

SPECIAL EDITION NOVEMBER 2022 | NY 

This art exhibition about Israeli soldiers suffering from PTS. Created to generate awarenes and lobby parliament for reform in legal rights for our soldiers.

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Or Weitzman

Or Weitzman

Photographed with: Nir David – CEO of Bezeq

Or Weitzman Age 32, combat soldier in the 601st Battalion of the Combat Engineering Corps. On October 12, 2023, he was called back to service under emergency orders. After entering Gaza, he was injured by an anti-tank missile during an operation in a kindergarten. He underwent a long rehabilitation process and is now recovering with extensive support, including from his workplace – Bezeq. “Some wounds can’t be seen, but they’re still there. It’s okay to talk, to hurt, and to heal.”

Photographer: Pini Siluk

David Krispil

David Krispil

Photographed with: Moshe Lion – Mayor of Jerusalem

David Krispil Age 36, divorced and father to Tal-Ori, age 12. A former combat soldier in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit, David began his path as a volunteer in Magen David Adom before joining the IDF and taking part in numerous combat operations, including in Gaza. On December 4, 2023, while evacuating the wounded in Sajaiya, his vehicle was struck by an RPG. David was severely injured in his hand and leg, yet continued to command his team under enemy fire — treating critically wounded soldiers and directing their evacuation by helicopter to the hospital. Since the incident, he has been coping with post-trauma, rebuilding his life, and supporting his community. At home, he established a lab for developing tactical devices in memory of his cousin, the late Dor Lazimi, who was killed in battle. His story is a testament to human resilience and the ability to rise from the depths of hardship.

Photographer: Pini Siluk

Sagit Bachner

Sagit Bachner

Photographed with Uzi Armoni

Sagit Bachner Organizational consultant and co-founder of the Forum of Reservists’ Wives. Recipient of the Israel Hayom Award and the Courage and Valor Award for 2025, for her groundbreaking work on behalf of reservist families and the promotion of social values during a time of deep national turmoil. “On the Black Saturday - October 7 - my world changed. The emergency call-up order arrived, and Matan left for reserve duty. I stayed home with our three sons, surrounded by fear and worry - yet with one clear decision: to be strong. Not only as the wife of a reservist, but as a mother, an independent woman, and a social leader.” In the photo: Uzi Armoni, who copes with post-trauma from combat experience, repairs the “Woman of Valor” dress he created, while I stand at the heart of our home. At that very moment, Matan walks through the door - between the battlefield and the home, between two worlds - the essence of our lives over the past two years.

Photographer: Pini Siluk

Ziv Shilon

Ziv Shilon

Photographed with Benjamin Netanyahu

An officer in the Givati Brigade who was severely injured during an operation in Gaza, losing both of his hands. Today, he is a social entrepreneur and lecturer, dedicating his life to empowering wounded IDF soldiers and veterans coping with post-trauma. “The choice to wake up every morning and keep going — that’s my true victory.”

Photo: Ronen Fadida

Keren Chizik

Keren Chizik

Lihi Lapid – Israeli author, journalist, and social activist, wife of Yair Lapid, Chair of Yesh Atid and Leader of the Opposition

During a complex and challenging period, Keren served in the Gaza Division between 2003 and 2005, a time that included the Disengagement Plan. She served as a combat medic and was part of an intensive care ambulance team on 24/7 standby for any scenario across the Gaza Strip — from north to south. It was the IDF’s first rapid evacuation vehicle, and she took part in helicopter evacuations and particularly complex rescue missions. After completing her service, Keren extended it by an additional six months and later signed on for a short-term career service in the Medical Corps. Ten months after her discharge, she was diagnosed with severe and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I still work on myself every day to keep living after those years.”

Photo: Ronen Fadida

Pasha Hatz

Pasha Hatz

Isaac (Bougie) Herzog – President of the State of Israel

Pasha Hatz – Combat Paramedic On December 4, 2023, during a battle in the Sajaiya neighborhood in Gaza, Pasha served as the senior medic in the medical evacuation team of the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit. While evacuating a wounded soldier, the armored vehicle (Achzarit) they were traveling in was hit by an RPG. The soldier he was treating lost his hand and was severely injured. Pasha himself was critically wounded — losing several fingers and suffering shrapnel injuries that ignited his vest. Despite this, he asked the medic beside him to apply a tourniquet to his injured hand and continued treating the soldiers until the team managed to reach safety. Since then, he has undergone 12 surgeries and returned to a full life, including riding a motorcycle — symbolizing resilience, courage, and an unbreakable determination to move forward

Photo: Pini Siluk

Imri Biton

Imri Biton

Photographed with Erel Margalit

Photo: Moses Pini Siluk

Moran Har-Even

Moran Har-Even

Photographed with Lee Naim

Photo: Dor Malka

Nadav Yaish

Nadav Yaish

Photographed with Doron Ben David

Nadav Yaish Served as a combat soldier in the Duvdevan Unit and was wounded during an operational mission. Nadav turned to music as a way to process his experiences and find balance between the memories of battle and civilian life. “Every note I play is a way to say what words cannot.”

Photo: Dor Malka

Nadav Greenberg

Nadav Greenberg

Photographed with Gilad Ardan

Nadav Greenberg “Married to Nitzan and father to Adam. I served in the Yahalom Unit of the Sayeret Samur Brigade, as part of its first team, and took part in the Second Lebanon War and Operation Protective Edge as a reservist. Today, I am the chef of Shmone Restaurant in New York.”

Photo: Dor Malka

Yair Shalev

Yair Shalev

Photographed with Boaz Konforty

Photo: Avishai Finkelstein

Dror Zicherman

Dror Zicherman

Photographed with Ron Huldai

Photo: Ronen Fadida

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Thirty of Israel’s leading celebrities and government leaders were recruited to participate in an art exhibition to generate publicity about post-trauma (PTSD) wounded soldiers. The exhibition, created by Yaarit Shoshan, first opened in October 2020 at the MUSA Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv and has since generated significant publicity and impact. The goal of the exhibition is to continue to raise awareness and generate public pressure that will ultimately result in enough political pressure to pass legislation which ensures that all of Israel’s great defenders, our Israel’s soldiers, recieve the support and treatment they deserve following their military service – regardless of whether their injuries are physical, or mental. Yaarit had pictured Itzik Saidian in the original exhibition, well prior to his tragic self-immolation and hospitalization. ​It was important for Yaarit to present this exhibition again, to keep up the political pressure so that Israel’s parliament will pass meaningful reform and legislation to support soldiers suffering frLorem ipsumom PTSD. So, on May 22, 2022 Yaarit set up the art exhibition in the Tel Aviv Port, and it remained open to the public for three weeks – generating significant media coverage on the local news stations (Channel 12) and in all major print publications, as well as throughout various social media platforms. In September 2022 the exhibition will be displayed in Israel's capital, Jerusalem, at the "Friends of Israel Museum". ​ Along with the photographs of Israel's brave warriors Yaarit also included pictures of Israel’s leading celebrities, intellectuals, and artists. Our soldiers have risked everything for the freedom and security of our Jewish State of Israel. We owe it them, to their parents, to their siblings, and to their children to fight for their rights to treatment of their PTSD, to help end their personal agony as they struggle with returning to civilian life following traumatic battlefield experiences.

The Purpose

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Sivan Shoshan

Sivan manages "The Shlein Group" a family owned real estate development and construction company building residential housing primarily in Israel and in Tuscany, Italy since 2012.

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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.

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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.

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Yaarit Shoshan

Yarit Shoshan, founder of SOS, is the driving force behind this exhibition. Yaarit is a social activist who leverages her decades of experience in advertising and media to draw attention to some of the most difficult and pressing issues in Israel, and is working to create change for a better society. Founder of the advertising agency, THE BRAND HOUSE.

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Maayan Atali

Maayan is a spokesperson, communications and strategy consultant, and an event and project producer.

She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations, serves as a reservist, and has over six years of experience in public service and public affairs at the Israeli Knesset.

Maayan is a communications professional and a woman of action who brings people together and makes things happen. She is driven by a desire to use her skills and experience to create impact, bring truth to the forefront, and do good in the world.

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Hadas Mouwes

Hadas served for 25 years in the IDF as a leader in the development of advanced systems.

In her last position as head of the integration branch in the Navy. Hadas currently works in leadership and management training.

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Dalit Poliva

Dalit Poliva, a leading Israelis high-tech entrepreneur, has over the past 18 years been involved in multiple productions and exhibits including “# With Merkel” which photographed 450 women in leadership roles with a print cutout of Chancellor Angela Merkel", "Let’s dance quietly and free" and the televised documentary series "Free People." Dalit works to leverage her vast network in the Israeli and international business communities to support causes near and dear to her heart.

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Osnat Levy

Osnat Levy – has worked in design and management leadership for 15 years and currently leads management training seminars.

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Miri Hayon

Miri Hayon, a public relations manager with over 20 years of experience as a spokeswoman and public relations advisor, has worked with many of Israel’s leading companies on branding and PR strategy.

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Doron Rafael Toledano

Doron is a business consultant working with Israel based and international entrepreneurs, including those developing renewable energy and waste to energy projects.

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Sun Shiner Zerach

Sun Shiner Zerach works with trauma victims. She teaches trauma victims to regain control through breathing and through movement. She is working to bridge the various divisions in Israeli society through social change and through personal growth in mind, body and soul.

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Sharona Weinreb

(Lt.Col.) served 25 years in the IDF. Her last position was as head of a branch in the Military Intelligence Division. She currently practices law and mediation, and spend time as a volunteer in promotion of projects near and dear to her heart. She was instrumental in getting Legislation passed in Israel’s Knesset, “Lone Soldier Act” and represents the Lomi Battle with the Ministry of Defense as part of an association of the Magen Israeli partnership.

The Team

PTS EXHIBITION

SPECIAL EDITION

NOVEMBER 17th 2022 | EDEN GALLERY | SOHO, NY

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