Israeli Teen Investigates Revenge Emotion Among Professionals Handling Enemies and Terrorists

Seventeen-year-old Maya Sharoni, winner of the Van Leer Award for outstanding final projects, conducted a study on the emotion of revenge, focusing on professionals such as doctors and prison guards who must deal with enemies and terrorists. Collaborating with Professor David Hadad, she explored how these professionals recognize feelings of revenge without allowing them to control their actions, and examined the responsibility of institutions to provide support during these challenging moments.

In a new episode of the podcast "To the Edge," host Keren Neubach interviews Maya about her interest in the revenge impulse, her decision to research the Shde Yamim detention camp, and the challenges she anticipates facing during her upcoming military service. The episode also touches on the city of Beit She'an, often seen as a symbol of the Likud party, discussing why it has been left behind economically and socially, and includes a personal story about growing up under the shadow of post-trauma.