The International Directory
of Holocaust Organizations

The International Directory
of Holocaust Organizations

Israel

AMCHA: Israeli Centers for Holocaust Survivors and the Second Generation

Type of organization: Non-profit organization providing psychosocial support to survivors of the Holocaust and the second generation

Services

AMCHA, at its branches in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beersheva, is the only organization in Israel providing a full range of psychological and other services to the community of Holocaust survivors and their families, including intensive individual treatment, group therapy and various other innovative therapies, social clubs, taping of personal testimony and support groups. It advises, trains and networks with other professionals who work with survivors, as well as those working with other post-traumatic situations (e.g. Rwanda, Croatia etc.). Staff regularly visits and cares for infirmed and disabled survivors in their homes and nursing homes

Established (Year): 1987

AHO Member: No

Persons

Dan Waldman (Executive Director)

Martin Auerbach (Clinical Director)

Find out more

Address

National Office

23 Rehov Hillel

P.O. Box 2930

91029 Jerusalem

Israel

Phone

work (972) 2-625-0634

fax (972) 2-625-0669