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IDF Rabbi Who Identified War Dead Suffers PTSD, Advocates for Religious Soldiers
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
Rabbi Menachem Perl, who identified bodies of fallen soldiers and civilians during the "Swords of Iron" war, is now advocating for specialized PTSD treatment for religious soldiers after experiencing severe trauma himself. He highlights the inadequacy of current rehabilitation programs for those with strict religious observances.
- 01IDF Rabbi Menachem Perl suffered severe PTSD after identifying war dead.
- 02He calls for specialized PTSD care for religious soldiers.
- 03Existing rehabilitation programs are seen as unsuitable for religious needs.
- 04Perl underwent extensive psychiatric and rehabilitative treatment.
- 05He is now working with the 'HaBayit' organization on this issue.
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