Debbie Gross

Director of International Projects, Tahel

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Jan 17, 2025, 5:31 PM

Thirty-five Years of Grief: A Mother Waits For The Hostages To Come Home

It has been 35 years since I became a bereaved mother. Thirty-five long years. Most people who meet me now would never guess that this is a part of my identity. A part of my core. A hat I...

Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 PM

The Balance Between Vulnerability and Resilience

There are days when I don’t think I can handle any more pain. This has been a year of too much. Too much pain. Too much heartbreak. Too much betrayal. Too much suffering. Too much death. This year since...

Dec 10, 2024, 12:08 PM

When Trust is Shattered: The Deep Wounds of Betrayal

"The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies." – Unknown Betrayal is a wound that cuts deeper than most because it strikes at the heart of trust—the invisible thread that binds relationships together. Trust is...

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...

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About Me

Debbie Gross is the Founder and Director of International Projects of Tahel - Crisis Center for Religious Women and Children (*2511). Debbie is a recipient of The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize which recognizes the achievements of outstanding Anglo Olim and the Israeli Knesset awarded her with the prize of "Women Changing the World".

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