The Adama Tova ("Good Earth”) Center was established as a private volunteer initiative a week after the horrifying terror attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023, in Israel.
The center was created to support survivors of the Nova Music Festival and three other nearby music festivals in southern Israel, as well as their loved ones, including family members of survivors and victims, friends, and community members.
Located in rural surroundings, the center serves residents of the Shfela region of central-southern Israel and is the only one of its kind in this area.
Adama Tova provides a supportive space that fosters emotional resilience through personal connections, one-on-one dialogue, formal and informal group work, nature, creativity, music, movement, a sense of belonging, and spirituality as an anchor for recovery.
ABOUT US
The Adama Tova Center supports survivors in processing their experiences and coping with the first year of mourning, helping them find their way back to life despite the profound loss and trauma they have endured. In Judaism, the first twelve months of mourning are crucial for strengthening the ability of both individuals and communities to process personal and collective grief and trauma, and to learn to live with it.
Adama Tova aims to provide a space for this grieving community to come together, mourn, process, and acknowledge their pain, with the ultimate goal of returning to a fulfilling life.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CENTER
ENGAGEMENT MODEL OF THE CENTER
Our center employs a specialized engagement model designed for mass-casualty events, addressing all facets of resilience building. This holistic approach is essential for fostering post-traumatic growth, allowing survivors to heal and reintegrate into their lives through a focus on the mind-body connection, emotional well-being, community belonging, spiritual connection, and instilling hope.
Adama Tova’s operations are based on two main tracks:
Individualized programs and group work
Our professional staff conduct intakes and develop personalized intervention plans. These plans may include pairing with a dedicated mentor from among our therapists and volunteers, participation in specialized therapy groups, and other community-based interventions as needed.
Open House Days
We offer three days of organized activities each week for approximately 40 participants per day. These sessions are informal, emphasizing the creation of a supportive and stable therapeutic environment that promotes security and growth.
STAFF
Adama Tova was established by trauma-specialist therapists, supported by approximately 50 volunteers familiar with the trance and psychedelic lifestyle. Our team includes 20 certified trauma and crisis intervention therapists, and 30 volunteers who assist with center maintenance and participant support. We maintain a core team of 12-14 professionals from diverse therapeutic backgrounds.
Help us support the survivors of the 7 Oct. festivals and their families rebuild their lives.
DONATION
Our goal is to continue serving the survivor community until October 7, 2024, marking the end of the traditional mourning year. Donations will support the center’s ongoing operations and programming, as well as research to refine and share our model for other mass-casualty events.