Tuesday, February 25th
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In this lecture, we will present findings from a longitudinal study examining resilience patterns during the Israel-Gaza war. Through six measurements among the general Israeli population and two measurements among evacuees, we tracked how the varied populations coped with prolonged conflict, measuring individual, community, and societal resilience alongside positive and negative coping mechanisms.

 Our research reveals compelling insights: while individual resilience strengthened over time, community and societal resilience showed a decline in the first five measurements. The data demonstrates significant differences between evacuated populations and the general public in areas of social cohesion, hope, and distress levels. Particularly notable is how hope emerged as the primary predictor of societal resilience among the general population, while political preferences (supporting or opposing the government) emerged as the main predictor among evacuees.

The findings hold important implications for emergency policymaking and community support systems. We’ll explore how evidence-based monitoring of resilience trends can inform better response strategies during protracted conflicts, particularly for vulnerable populations like evacuees.

More about this Series: “Trauma and Healing in Israel Today”

Join Penn’s Katz Center, the Weitzman Museum, and ANU for an online lecture series exploring contemporary issues related to health and medicine in Israel. Throughout its history, Israel has earned a reputation for innovation and advancement in medical science, and placed a special focus on public health as part of the state-building enterprise. Learn from experts about how Israeli practitioners and scholars are responding to new challenges including pandemic, trauma, family planning, and more.

More About Adini Wiesel Bruria, PhD

Prof. Adini presides over the Department of Emergency & Disaster Management at Tel Aviv University. Armed with a PhD in health systems management, she actively contributes to practical fieldwork and academic research. Her work is instrumental in investigating challenges faced in preparing for and managing varied emergencies.

She holds board memberships with the Local Authorities Confronting Disasters and Emergencies and the National Forum of Emergency Management. She is a member of the Israeli National Council for Trauma and Surgery. She served two terms as a board member of the World Association of Disaster and Emergency Medicine.

Prof. Adini had a 20-year tenure in the Medical Corps and the Emergency Division of the Israeli Ministry of Health. Since 2000, she intermittently served as a senior consultant for the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the World Health Organization.

Prof. Adini’s research explores various facets of risk perceptions, resilience, capacity evaluation, and humanitarian aid.

This series is co-presented by the Katz Center, the Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History, and the Koret Center for Jewish Civilization together with Tel Aviv University and ANU–Museum of the Jewish People.

The Katz Center gratefully acknowledges support for the series from the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation, the Klatt family, and the Harry Stern Family Foundation.