Our Mission
Operation Embrace (OE) offers assistance to injured survivors of terror attacks in Israel. With the guidance from social workers throughout Israel and Bituach Leumi (Israel’s National Insurance Agency), Operation Embrace helps all people who have been violated by random acts of terror and does not discriminate by race or religion.
Operation Embrace provides direct assistance as well as group support through a variety of PTSD and trauma support programs.
OE funds medical, therapeutic, and rehabilitative needs to help people move forward. Since the massacre of October 7th, Operation Embrace is focused on the thousands of survivors (including former hostages) and their families. The goal is to facilitate a brighter future and to help those with physical and emotional trauma to rebuild their lives.
A survivor's journey to heal and rebuild is a long one. When an attack ends, the pain does not— individuals and families face years of grief, trauma, and uncertainty.
Operation Embrace stands beside survivors every step of the way: holding them up when they need an embrace, and cheering them on as they move forward at their own pace.
Our commitment does not end in the immediate aftermath; it continues for years, ensuring no person or family faces recovery alone.
Widows of October 7th
We remember those who were murdered and those whose lives have been forever changed on October 7th. We stand with the families who continue to carry the weight of that day.
In this powerful video, courageous widows share their stories of loss, resilience, and the difficult journey of rebuilding. As Operation Embrace prepares to welcome many of these women to a healing retreat next week, we remain committed to walking beside them and reminding them that they are never alone.
We remember. We embrace. We stand together.
Welcoming Omri Miran and Family:
A Celebration of Freedom
Operation Embrace hosted former hostage Omri Miran, held in captivity for 738 days and among the final 20 hostages to the United States, with his wife and two young daughters.
During their visit, Omri spoke at events in Boca Raton, Davie, and Hollywood, Florida. We are grateful to Ambassador David Friedman and Rabbi Joel Tessler, who moderated their respective events.
Hear from those we have helped:
Highlights from the visit with former hostages
Keith & Aviva Siegel.
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Clips from the Television Segment with Pastor Larry Huch, the Siegels, and the Tesslers.
Click to read the Washington Jewish Week's coverage of Keith & Aviva Siegel's visit to the Milton
Gottesman School.
