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NATAL - Israel Trauma and Mental Health Organization (נט"ל - העמותה הישראלית לטראומה ולבריאות הנפש)
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natal.org.il
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1997
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NATAL (נט"ל), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, is an Israeli nonprofit organization (עמותה) dedicated to treating and supporting trauma survivors from war, terrorism, and military service. It operates a multi-layered service ecosystem that includes a 24/7 national crisis helpline (*3362), a Clinical Unit delivering individual, couples, group, and psychiatric therapies using modalities such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, and EMDR, a Personal and Career Development Unit providing trauma-informed career coaching, a Resilience and Community Division delivering workshops and support groups, and a Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center offering advanced professional training. The organization has reportedly served more than 500,000 released soldiers and civilians across Israel.

NATAL's business model is that of a donation- and grant-funded nonprofit; all beneficiary-facing services are provided free of charge. Revenue is sourced from donations, grants, corporate sponsorships, and partnerships with Jewish federations, foundations, and government entities. The organization maintains international reach through affiliated entities including American Friends of NATAL, Friends of NATAL in England and Switzerland, and a newer NATAL Global international-operations division. Corporate backers named in source materials include Microsoft, Boeing, KPMG, McKinsey, Bank Hapoalim, Migdal Insurance, Azrieli Group, and Haifa University.

The organization is led by CEO Gilaad Nusdevoum, with clinical leadership including Clinical Unit manager Irit Aloni and professional manager Orly Zaher. Headcount is stated at 51–100 professional staff supplemented by trained volunteers. Customer/pricing mechanics are zero-cost to beneficiaries; the priced revenue surface is B2B training and workshops for organizations, sold in Israel with international extension via NATAL Global and partner seminars. No public financials, patents, certifications, AI/ML capabilities, or formal awards are disclosed.

Short descriptiontext

NATAL is an Israeli nonprofit founded in 1997 that provides free, 24/7 trauma and mental health support to soldiers, civilians, and families affected by war and terrorism, operating a national helpline, clinical units, career counseling, community programs, and a professional training center.

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Operating
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51–100
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HeadquartersTel Aviv, Israel
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Tel Aviv
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Israel
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Middle East
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
trauma treatment services, mental health support, crisis helpline, nonprofit trauma care, psychological first aid
Industry3 codes
1Mental Health & Crisis Support Services
CodeBPAGACADPrimaryYes
2Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services
CodeHLAFACAHPrimaryNo
3Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid)
CodeBPADADAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers621420
  • Individual and Family Services6241
  • Emergency and Other Relief Services624230
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Social Services8300
  • Services-Health Services8000
Product category
Mental Health and Trauma Treatment Services
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model1 record
1Donations and Grants
TypeProfessional Services
Description

NATAL operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations, grants, and partnerships with Jewish federations, foundations, and government agencies.

natal.org.il
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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Free mental health services for trauma survivors
ModelOther
Notes

All services including helpline, clinical treatment, and community programs are provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

natal.org.il
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B2C
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Services
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1NATAL Global
Description

International operations and global partnerships division of NATAL

natal.org.il
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Core offering1 text field

NATAL is an Israeli non-profit organization that provides free trauma treatment and mental health services to civilians and soldiers affected by war, terrorism, and military service. Its service ecosystem includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, clinical individual/group/couples therapy using evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, neurofeedback and biofeedback, career development support, community resilience programs, and professional training through its Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center.

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NATAL is a nonprofit organization offering a multi-layered mental health support ecosystem for trauma survivors of war and terrorism in Israel. The organization operates several interconnected service units: a 24/7 Crisis Support Hotline (*3362) as the entry point for immediate psychological assistance; a Clinical Unit providing integrated individual, couples, group, and psychiatric treatments including neurofeedback and biofeedback; a Personal and Career Development Unit offering trauma-informed career coaching; a Resilience and Community Division delivering organizational workshops and therapeutic support groups; and a Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center providing professional training courses. These units work collaboratively to provide holistic care across the trauma recovery continuum.

Product and service6 records
1Crisis Support Hotline (*3362)
CategoryCrisis Support Services
Description

24/7 telephone crisis support line providing immediate anonymous psychological first aid and mental health referral services for trauma survivors and their families across Israel.

2Clinical Unit
CategoryClinical Mental Health Treatment
Description

Integrated mental health treatment unit providing individual, couples, group, and psychiatric therapy using innovative treatments including neurofeedback and biofeedback for trauma survivors and their families.

3Personal and Career Development Unit
CategoryCareer and Vocational Support
Description

Career coaching and employment support services tailored for young people coping with post-traumatic stress, helping with career path design, job placement, and workplace integration.

4Resilience and Community Division
CategoryCommunity Resilience Programs
Description

Community-based programs providing resilience training, organizational workshops, and therapeutic support groups for released soldiers, reservists, and families affected by war and terrorism.

5Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center
CategoryProfessional Education and Training
Description

Advanced professional training center offering trauma-focused courses, workshops, and continuing education for mental health professionals and allied practitioners.

6Workshops for Organizations
CategoryOrganizational Resilience Training
Description

Emergency intervention services and professional tools for organizations to strengthen resilience, prevent burnout, and cope with stress and crisis situations in workplace settings.

Scale indicator3 records

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Partnership6 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership to launch Advanced Trauma Treatment Seminar aimed at expanding clinical expertise in trauma treatment across North America.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

US-based support organization that helps expand NATAL's reach internationally, hosted the Los Angeles premiere of 'A Letter to David' documentary at the 37th Israel Film Festival.

3FATEL (Patael) Hotels
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Partnership during PTSD Awareness Month exposing thousands of hotel workers to messages encouraging conversation and help-seeking around trauma from war and terrorism.

natal.org.il
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Participated in PTSD Awareness Month partnership to raise awareness about trauma and encourage help-seeking among hotel employees and guests.

5Israel Trauma Coalition
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaborative partner in trauma treatment and resilience building initiatives across Israeli organizations

natal.org.il
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Academic partner visible in organizational partnerships

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Peers8 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Israeli nonprofit providing a national emotional support helpline and crisis intervention services. Directly comparable to NATAL's 24/7 helpline and crisis response focus, serving overlapping Israeli populations.

2Israel Trauma Coalition
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Umbrella coalition of Israeli organizations providing trauma treatment, resilience, and emergency response. NATAL is a core partner; the coalition operates at broader systemic scale with overlapping mandate.

3Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone
TypeRegional player
Description

US-based network of mental health clinics serving military service members, veterans, and their families. Comparable military-trauma specialization with geographic focus outside Israel but overlapping client archetype.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Israeli mental health nonprofit serving Holocaust survivors, immigrants, and other trauma-exposed populations with counseling and rehabilitation services. Comparable trauma-focused nonprofit model in Israel.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global humanitarian organization providing mental health and psychosocial support in conflict zones. Comparable focus on war-related trauma internationally, though much broader in scope than NATAL.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Israeli crisis hotline providing emotional support and suicide prevention services. Directly comparable crisis-line operation serving trauma and distress populations in Israel.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Israeli nonprofit providing mental health and trauma support to at-risk youth. Comparable Israeli nonprofit serving trauma-exposed populations, with overlapping donor base and clinical model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Israeli psychotrauma center based at Herzog Hospital providing specialized trauma treatment, including to terror and combat victims. Closely comparable clinical trauma treatment model with overlapping patient populations.

Market position
Weaknesses4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers3 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile5 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Natal

Mental Health and Trauma Treatment Servicesnatal.org.il

NATAL is an Israeli nonprofit founded in 1997 that provides free, 24/7 trauma and mental health support to soldiers, civilians, and families affected by war and terrorism, operating a national helpline, clinical units, career counseling, community programs, and a professional training center.

What Natal does

NATAL (נט"ל), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, is an Israeli nonprofit organization (עמותה) dedicated to treating and supporting trauma survivors from war, terrorism, and military service. It operates a multi-layered service ecosystem that includes a 24/7 national crisis helpline (*3362), a Clinical Unit delivering individual, couples, group, and psychiatric therapies using modalities such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, and EMDR, a Personal and Career Development Unit providing trauma-informed career coaching, a Resilience and Community Division delivering workshops and support groups, and a Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center offering advanced professional training. The organization has reportedly served more than 500,000 released soldiers and civilians across Israel.

NATAL's business model is that of a donation- and grant-funded nonprofit; all beneficiary-facing services are provided free of charge. Revenue is sourced from donations, grants, corporate sponsorships, and partnerships with Jewish federations, foundations, and government entities. The organization maintains international reach through affiliated entities including American Friends of NATAL, Friends of NATAL in England and Switzerland, and a newer NATAL Global international-operations division. Corporate backers named in source materials include Microsoft, Boeing, KPMG, McKinsey, Bank Hapoalim, Migdal Insurance, Azrieli Group, and Haifa University.

The organization is led by CEO Gilaad Nusdevoum, with clinical leadership including Clinical Unit manager Irit Aloni and professional manager Orly Zaher. Headcount is stated at 51–100 professional staff supplemented by trained volunteers. Customer/pricing mechanics are zero-cost to beneficiaries; the priced revenue surface is B2B training and workshops for organizations, sold in Israel with international extension via NATAL Global and partner seminars. No public financials, patents, certifications, AI/ML capabilities, or formal awards are disclosed.

Natal firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Natal
Legal name
NATAL - Israel Trauma and Mental Health Organization (נט"ל - העמותה הישראלית לטראומה ולבריאות הנפש)
Website
https://natal.org.il
Company type
Private
Founded year
1997
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
NATAL is an Israeli nonprofit founded in 1997 that provides free, 24/7 trauma and mental health support to soldiers, civilians, and families affected by war and terrorism, operating a national helpline, clinical units, career counseling, community programs, and a professional training center.
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Natal industry classification

Industry
Product category
Mental Health and Trauma Treatment Services
NAICS
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro primary industry
Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services (HLAFACAH), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

  • Trauma treatment services
  • Mental health support
  • Crisis helpline
  • Nonprofit trauma care
  • Psychological first aid

Where Natal is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Tel Aviv
HQ country
Israel
HQ region
Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

Natal business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Donations and Grants: NATAL operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations, grants, and partnerships with Jewish federations, foundations, and government agencies.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Other—Free mental health services for trauma survivors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Natal product offering

Product offering

Core offering

NATAL is an Israeli non-profit organization that provides free trauma treatment and mental health services to civilians and soldiers affected by war, terrorism, and military service. Its service ecosystem includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, clinical individual/group/couples therapy using evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, neurofeedback and biofeedback, career development support, community resilience programs, and professional training through its Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center.

Product overview

NATAL is a nonprofit organization offering a multi-layered mental health support ecosystem for trauma survivors of war and terrorism in Israel. The organization operates several interconnected service units: a 24/7 Crisis Support Hotline (*3362) as the entry point for immediate psychological assistance; a Clinical Unit providing integrated individual, couples, group, and psychiatric treatments including neurofeedback and biofeedback; a Personal and Career Development Unit offering trauma-informed career coaching; a Resilience and Community Division delivering organizational workshops and therapeutic support groups; and a Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center providing professional training courses. These units work collaboratively to provide holistic care across the trauma recovery continuum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • NATAL Global: International operations and global partnerships division of NATAL
  • American Friends of NATAL
  • המרכז הרב תחומי ללימודי טראומה (The Multidisciplinary Center for Trauma Studies)

Products and services

  • Crisis Support Hotline (*3362) 24/7 telephone crisis support line providing immediate anonymous psychological first aid and mental health referral services for trauma survivors and their families across Israel.
  • Clinical Unit Integrated mental health treatment unit providing individual, couples, group, and psychiatric therapy using innovative treatments including neurofeedback and biofeedback for trauma survivors and their families.
  • Personal and Career Development Unit Career coaching and employment support services tailored for young people coping with post-traumatic stress, helping with career path design, job placement, and workplace integration.
  • Resilience and Community Division Community-based programs providing resilience training, organizational workshops, and therapeutic support groups for released soldiers, reservists, and families affected by war and terrorism.
  • Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center Advanced professional training center offering trauma-focused courses, workshops, and continuing education for mental health professionals and allied practitioners.
  • Workshops for Organizations Emergency intervention services and professional tools for organizations to strengthen resilience, prevent burnout, and cope with stress and crisis situations in workplace settings.

Companies that use Natal

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Natal technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Natal partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Network of Jewish Human Service AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch Advanced Trauma Treatment Seminar aimed at expanding clinical expertise in trauma treatment across North America.
  • American Friends of NATALcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based support organization that helps expand NATAL's reach internationally, hosted the Los Angeles premiere of 'A Letter to David' documentary at the 37th Israel Film Festival.
  • FATEL (Patael) HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership during PTSD Awareness Month exposing thousands of hotel workers to messages encouraging conversation and help-seeking around trauma from war and terrorism.
  • Rooms Hotel NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in PTSD Awareness Month partnership to raise awareness about trauma and encourage help-seeking among hotel employees and guests.
  • Israel Trauma CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in trauma treatment and resilience building initiatives across Israeli organizations
  • Haifa UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner visible in organizational partnerships

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Natal competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • ERAN (Emotional First Aid): Israeli nonprofit providing a national emotional support helpline and crisis intervention services. Directly comparable to NATAL's 24/7 helpline and crisis response focus, serving overlapping Israeli populations.
  • AMCHA Israel: Israeli mental health nonprofit serving Holocaust survivors, immigrants, and other trauma-exposed populations with counseling and rehabilitation services. Comparable trauma-focused nonprofit model in Israel.
  • Samaritans Israel (Sahar): Israeli crisis hotline providing emotional support and suicide prevention services. Directly comparable crisis-line operation serving trauma and distress populations in Israel.
  • ELEM/Youth in Distress: Israeli nonprofit providing mental health and trauma support to at-risk youth. Comparable Israeli nonprofit serving trauma-exposed populations, with overlapping donor base and clinical model.
  • Metiv Psychotrauma Center: Israeli psychotrauma center based at Herzog Hospital providing specialized trauma treatment, including to terror and combat victims. Closely comparable clinical trauma treatment model with overlapping patient populations.

Broad incumbents

  • Israel Trauma Coalition: Umbrella coalition of Israeli organizations providing trauma treatment, resilience, and emergency response. NATAL is a core partner; the coalition operates at broader systemic scale with overlapping mandate.
  • International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Global humanitarian organization providing mental health and psychosocial support in conflict zones. Comparable focus on war-related trauma internationally, though much broader in scope than NATAL.

Regional players

  • Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone: US-based network of mental health clinics serving military service members, veterans, and their families. Comparable military-trauma specialization with geographic focus outside Israel but overlapping client archetype.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Natal financial estimates

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Natal leadership team

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Profiles3 records

Natal subsidiaries and ownership

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Subsidiaries2 records

Natal funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Natal M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Natal

What does Natal do?

NATAL is an Israeli non-profit organization that provides free trauma treatment and mental health services to civilians and soldiers affected by war, terrorism, and military service. Its service ecosystem includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, clinical individual/group/couples therapy using evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, neurofeedback and biofeedback, career development support, community resilience programs, and professional training through its Multidisciplinary Trauma Studies Center.

Is Natal a public or private company?

Natal is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Natal founded?

Natal was founded in 1997. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Natal based?

Natal is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the Middle East region.

How does Natal make money?

One revenue line is on record: donations and Grants.

Who are Natal's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ERAN (Emotional First Aid), AMCHA Israel, Samaritans Israel (Sahar), ELEM/Youth in Distress and Metiv Psychotrauma Center. Broad incumbents are Israel Trauma Coalition and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone is listed as a regional player.

Does Natal have an API?

No public API is recorded for Natal.

What industry is Natal in?

Natal's product category is Mental Health and Trauma Treatment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGACAD, Mental Health & Crisis Support Services, with a secondary code of HLAFACAH, Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services. Its NAICS code is 621420 and its SIC code is 8300.

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EIN PresswireAmerican Friends of NATAL Rallies Support for Trauma Care at Hamptons Events, New IDF Partnership & Expanding ImpactNATAL, Israel's trauma and resiliency center, was designated the exclusive provider of mental health services for the IDF's Hostages and Missing Persons Command. Over two-plus years, it has fielded over 120,000 helpline calls and delivered 114,000 hours of clinical treatment. The organization also announced its annual NYC Gala on November 10, 2026.EIN PresswireAmerican Friends of NATAL Grows Momentum with High-Profile Film Premiere, Research Expansion, and Strategic LeadershipAmerican Friends of NATAL announced multiple growth milestones including hosting the Los Angeles premiere of documentary 'A Letter to David' at the 37th Israel Film Festival, appointing former McKinsey executive Candice Moss to its board, and securing funding from the Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago for NATAL's research on Moral Injury and Post-Traumatic Growth in women. The organization also launched an Advanced Trauma Treatment Seminar in partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies to expand clinical expertise in North America.EIN PresswireAmerican Friends of NATAL 20th Anniversary Gala Supporting Mental Health Crisis in Israel; Michael Rapaport HostedAmerican Friends of NATAL (AFN) held its 20th Anniversary Gala on November 10, 2025, at Pier 60 in New York City, hosted by Michael Rapaport, to raise funds for mental health support addressing Israel’s psychological trauma crisis. The event was record-breaking, launching the Unfiltered Fund and highlighting that 44% of NATAL's patients are now young adults aged 20–30, up from 19% previously. The gala underscores a renewed commitment to expand mental health services as Israel transitions from wartime survival to long-term psychological recovery.PR NewswireGenesis Prize Awards $1 Million to Israeli Groups Working to Release and Aid Hostages and Their FamiliesThe Genesis Prize Foundation announced it will award its 2024 prize of $1 million to five Israeli NGOs that advocate for the release of hostages held in Gaza and provide essential services including medical treatment, counseling, and emotional support to released hostages and their families. The award, known as the "Jewish Nobel" by Time magazine, recognizes organizations including The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the Jewish Agency for Israel's Fund for Victims of Terror, Lev Echad, NATAL, and OneFamily. This marks the second group award given by the foundation, following 2023 recognition of Jewish activists aiding people in Ukraine.PR NewswireHope and Optimism Celebrated at AFNATAL "Sharing the Light of Healing" Gala Supporting Pioneering Treatment for Trauma and PTSDAFNATAL hosted its inaugural 'Sharing the Light of Healing' gala at 583 Park Avenue in New York on December 8, 2022, honoring Andrew J. Malik, Chairman at Needham & Company, and Jude Yovel Recanati, co-Founder and President of NATAL, for their dedication to trauma and PTSD treatment. The event raised awareness for NATAL's work, which has provided therapists, training, and a 24/7 helpline to over 450,000 people affected by war, terror, and violence in Israel and the USA. The gala also introduced Emi Palmor as NATAL's new Chair and featured speakers including Israeli Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Halutz discussing PTSD as a silent killer.PR NewswireAmerican Friends of NATAL Inaugural Gala Honors Jude Yovel Recanati and Andrew J. MalikAmerican Friends of NATAL (AFN) announced it will host its inaugural gala 'Sharing the Light of Healing' on December 8, 2022, at 583 Park Avenue in New York City, honoring Andrew J. Malik with the organization's first Impact Award and Jude Yovel Recanati for her role as NATAL's co-Founder and President. NATAL, established in 1998 by Yovel Recanati and Dr. Yossi Hadar, has provided trauma and PTSD support to several hundred thousand people in Israel over 25 years. The event aims to build awareness for NATAL's work and expand its expertise in trauma preparedness and recovery to American communities impacted by violence.