Debbie Gross

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Dec 3, 2024, 2:33 PM

The Power of Women’s Friendships

The Power of Women's Friendships: Building Resilience Through Connection In challenging times, the strength of women’s relationships has been a profound source of resilience, emotional stability, and hope. Research consistently shows that women who maintain strong friendships and supportive social...

Nov 27, 2024, 1:36 PM

A Love without a Place: A Mother-in-Law’s War

Every day, I find myself staring at a blank screen, opening WhatsApp to check one thing: the last time you were online. It has been two weeks now, and there is nothing. No timestamp, no message, no trace of...

Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 AM

Living with Injustice: A Dual Battle for Survival

Since October 7th, the atmosphere in Israel has been weighed down by the ceaseless presence of violence, terror, despair, and pain. The ongoing war has not only shaken our physical safety but has also tested our resilience and spirit...

Apr 3, 2023, 10:42 AM

And She Stood Up – והיא שעמדה!

As the Director of Tahel – Crisis Center for Religious Women and Children, I have had the privilege of facilitating support groups for victims of abuse. During the COVID segregation, this was more difficult and I discovered a new...

Jun 3, 2020, 12:15 PM

Dear American sister

Dear American Sister; My heart breaks as I see America burning from riots and looting. For I too once lived in America before coming on Aliya. My heart breaks as I see the crashing down of the American dream. As...

Apr 6, 2020, 5:02 PM

Reflections on the Seder during the Corona Crisis

This year, as we enter into the seder night, we do not have to question why this night is different from all others. We are overwhelmed with feelings concerning how different this seder night is from others in the...

Jul 30, 2019, 10:57 AM

Interfaith coalition to denounce sexual abuse

This week, as the Director of Tahel, I was privileged to help establish a Coalition of Interfaith Leaders to Denounce Sexual Abuse. As I watched each faith leader enter the room I was filled with a sense of hope. Perhaps...

Sep 3, 2018, 6:34 PM

A New Year: A new standard of Child Protection for our communities

Rosh Chodesh Elul has come and gone. The Chagim are approaching. And I am tired. Exhausted. Drained. It has been a long year. There have been too many cases of abuse. Too many attempted suicides as a means of...

Jun 26, 2018, 6:38 PM

No more victims!

My phone rings again. … The Tahel hotline rings again… Over and over, day after day, the cases keep coming forward to Tahel. One more child is raped. One more teenager is molested. We read the stories. We hear...

Jun 14, 2018, 5:55 PM

Welcome home woman of Israel

I am driving home from the airport. Naomi * and her four children have arrived home. How can I possibly describe this miracle. Naomi has finally come home – home to Israel where she can begin her life anew....

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About Me

Debbie Gross is the founder of Tahel - Crisis Center for Religious Women and Children. Debbie is a recipient of The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize which recognizes the achievements of outstanding Anglo Olim.

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