Programs
Victims of Terror
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
When a terror attack hits, recovery cannot wait for slow systems. Maman moves within hours through nimble structure and direct community partnerships, delivering trauma care, micro-grants, and body-based healing where it is needed most across Israel and Los Angeles.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Survivors of terror attacks
- Widows and orphans
- Displaced families
- Wives and families of IDF soldiers
- The Druze community
- Disabled soldiers and their caregivers
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Mental Health and Evidence-Based Therapy: Licensed professionals, including neuropsychologist Dr. Orli Peter, delivering trauma-informed care through biofeedback, neurostimulation, qEEG imaging, and talk therapy
- Body-Based Therapies: Art therapy, massage, acupuncture, animal therapy, journaling, and sound healing delivered across Israel and Los Angeles
- Emergency Relief and Micro-Grants: $1,000 micro-grants to victims facing immediate financial hardship covering housing, travel to Israel, therapy, childcare, and basic necessities, with a target of 20 grants per year
- Wellness Retreats and Purpose-Building: Retreats blending emotional support, community, spirituality, and joy that give survivors space to rebuild meaning and reconnect with daily life
- Weekly Trauma Support Gatherings: Trauma healing groups co-hosted with Kfar Saba (501c3) that build community and keep mental health resources close at hand
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Deliver rapid-response care within hours of urgent requests
- Fund 20 micro-grants per year for families in crisis
- Expand trauma programming across Israel and Los Angeles
- Build lasting partnerships with therapists and community liaisons
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Support provided to more than 250 victims of terror attacks, including Nova survivors, displaced families, Druze community members, widows, and disabled soldiers
- Rapid-response system established to mobilize resources within hours of urgent requests
- Trauma-informed workshops launched in Israel and Los Angeles with licensed therapists and spiritual leaders
- Dozens of micro-grants distributed for housing, travel, therapy, and essentials
- Ongoing wellness gatherings and art therapy sessions established with long-term partner organizations
- Healing retreats co-hosted for survivors, caregivers, and women affected by war
- Partnerships established with therapists, IDF support organizations, and Druze community liaisons
SUPPORTING ARMY WIVES AND COMMUNITIES
Maman offers a practical support system for army wives, widows, and the communities that raise the next generation behind the front lines.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
While soldiers serve, the home front carries its own weight. Maman keeps daily life moving for army wives and widows through psychosocial support groups, meal and childcare relief, doula care, and direct hiring of Israeli women into caregiving and therapy roles, simultaneously building community stability and local economic traction.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Wives, widows, and children of IDF soldiers
- Communities in regions reshaped by war
- Local Israeli women working in care and service roles
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Psychosocial Support: Community-building groups for army wives and widows
- Relief for Mothers: Activities and babysitting that ease daily stress
- Practical Assistance: Meals, therapy, financial support, housekeeping, and prenatal and postnatal doula care
- Local Hiring: Israeli women hired for caregiving, meal prep, and therapy services, creating relief and economic traction at the same time
- Community Gatherings: Fun days, supportive events, and therapeutic workshops
- Integrative Trauma Recovery: Body therapy, talk therapy, art therapy, and group processing
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Support several Israeli communities throughout 2026
- Expand direct employment for local Israeli women
- Deepen psychosocial care for wives and widows
- Sustain weekly gatherings and therapy access
MILESTONES
- Over 10 Israeli communities have been supported to date
- Dozens of birthday parties, Purim celebrations, barbecues, and community events hosted
- More than 50% of participating families report gains in emotional wellbeing, sleep, and family functioning
- Hundreds of hours of therapy and support delivered
- Jobs created for local women, therapists, caregivers, and vendors in impacted regions
DELEGATIONS
A trauma-informed week away from sirens, hospitals, and headlines, designed for survivors who need room to breathe.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Survival keeps people moving long past the moment of impact. Since 2023, Maman has hosted injured IDF soldiers, released hostages, and teen survivors from the Gaza Envelope in Los Angeles, partnering with local therapists, host families, and community institutions to design every trip around emotional relief, physical care, and digital-free rest.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Trauma Recovery: Therapeutic support including EMDR, somatic work, massage therapy, and group or one-on-one mental health care
- Safe Space and Care: Private lodging, nourishing meals, restful settings, and digital-free zones
- Community Integration: Intimate gatherings, local hospitality, peer encounters, and space to share personal narratives
- Continued Support: Ongoing therapy and check-ins for up to six months after return
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Host 3 to 4 delegations per year
- Offer the program structure to trusted nonprofits for replication and growth
MILESTONES
- 5 delegations hosted from 2023 to 2025
- Over 100 survivors have been supported to date, including soldiers, civilians, and released hostages
- Dozens of partnerships built with local therapists, families, and community organizations
- Replicable delegation model now used in coordination with partner nonprofits
SWABS, BLOOD DRIVES, AND BONE MARROW DRIVES
Community-led blood, platelet, and bone marrow drives that turn neighborhoods into a national donor network.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Every match starts with someone showing up. Maman organizes blood, platelet, and bone marrow drives across U.S. communities and trains local leaders to run them, in partnership with the Levian family and Gift of Life through the Swab for Aiden initiative.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Patients waiting for a blood, platelet, or bone marrow match
- Community members ready to register as donors
- Volunteers and leaders ready to run local drives
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Blood and Platelet Drives: Drives organized in partnership with local coordinators across U.S. communities.
- Swab for Aiden: Bone marrow swab drives launched in collaboration with the Levian family and Gift of Life in honor of their son Aiden.
- Volunteer Leader Training: Hands-on training for community leaders running local swab and blood drives, with a 5 to 10 hour monthly commitment.
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Continue hosting swab drives and replicate the model in additional states
- Train community leaders to run local swab and blood drives
MILESTONES
- Over 1,000 swab drives have been facilitated across the U.S.
- More than 75 bone marrow matches recorded
- More than 70 potential bone marrow matches generated through Swab for Aiden
BIKUR CHOLIM
Practical, emotional, and spiritual care for Los Angeles families navigating cancer, chronic illness, and disability.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Illness is exhausting, expensive, and isolating long before treatment ends. Maman delivers meal trains, appointment companionship, treatment support, and ongoing check-ins to mothers in cancer treatment, children navigating disabilities or serious medical conditions, and elderly individuals with limited support, rooted in the Jewish tradition of Bikur Cholim.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Mothers in treatment for cancer or chronic illness
- Children navigating disabilities or serious medical conditions
- Elderly individuals with limited support
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Meal Support: Long-term meal trains coordinated with community members, with DoorDash gift cards or direct delivery for families without capacity to cook or receive visitors
- Community Activation: Volunteers across Los Angeles step in for visits, grocery drop-offs, and errand support
- Appointment Companionship: Maman volunteers accompany individuals to medical appointments and treatments, providing emotional and logistical support
- Treatment Support: Meal deliveries, spiritual guidance including Kabbalah coaching on request, and curated activity kits for children and caregivers during chemotherapy and other intensive treatments
- Ongoing Check-Ins: Regular contact with each family to reassess needs and adjust support
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Deliver sustained care to 10 families per year
- Build scalable infrastructure for meal trains, volunteer pools, and DoorDash systems
- Maintain an active volunteer network as the backbone of relational support
MILESTONES
- Over 20 families have been supported across Los Angeles since launch
- Dozens of personalized meal trains created for women in treatment and children with medical challenges
- Hundreds of meals and DoorDash deliveries coordinated through volunteers
- Partnerships established with therapists, spiritual advisors, and local volunteers
- Community caregiving model built to fill gaps left by formal systems
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Hands-on guidance through the IEP process and broader special education services for parents who need an experienced advocate.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Public school bureaucracy can to be hard to navigate, especially in under-resourced communities. Maman walks families through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and broader special education services, advocating for placements, services, and accommodations alongside parents who would otherwise navigate the system alone.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Families with children needing IEPs or special education services
- Parents in under-resourced or overwhelmed school districts
- Children with learning differences, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- IEP Navigation and Advocacy: One-on-one guidance for families before, during, and after IEP meetings, securing the services children are legally entitled to
- School Placement Support: Evaluation of whether a child's classroom and school are the right fit, with advocacy for changes when needed
- Parent Education Workshops: Sessions on how the public school system works, how to spot red flags, and what is available under state and federal law
- Resource Referrals: Connections to speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral aides, educational psychologists, and attorneys when appropriate
- Emotional Support and Empowerment: Caring check-ins from parents and professionals who have walked the same path
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Assist 20 families per year through the IEP process
- Host quarterly workshops on parental rights and strategies
- Build a network of trusted providers and professionals for referrals
- Reduce stigma around learning and developmental differences across the Los Angeles community
MILESTONES
- Families have transferred children to better-fit schools and secured classroom aides and specialized services through Maman's advocacy
- Workshop pilot launched in 2024 with high demand and strong feedback
- Team of parent advocates and professionals built to expand access
- Long-term relationships established with LAUSD representatives and private specialists
TOY DRIVES
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
A pediatric hospital room is built for medicine, not for play. Maman’s Toy Drives bring play directly inside, partnering with the Oscar Litwak Foundation, schools, synagogues, and businesses to remodel pediatric playrooms, stock mobile play carts, and deliver distraction bags filled with games, toys, art supplies, and essentials.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Pediatric patients in Los Angeles and Israel hospitals
- Children in long-term treatment or room-bound care
- Hospital staff and families coordinating bedside care
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Hospital Partnerships: Distribution of toys, distraction bags, and play materials in Los Angeles and Israel
- Mobile Play Carts: Carts stocked with toys, books, and games for room-bound children
- Playroom Renovations: Restocking and rebuilding pediatric units like Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
- Community Engagement Campaigns: Drives mobilized through local businesses, schools, synagogues, and volunteers
- Holiday and Milestone Deliveries: Purim, Hanukkah, birthday, and treatment-completion gifts
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Distribute over 5,000 distraction bags per year across pediatric hospitals in Los Angeles and Israel
- Expand the mobile play cart program to at least 5 new hospitals in 2026
- Host quarterly community toy drives to keep pace with demand
- Provide every long-term pediatric patient a personalized care package
MILESTONES
- Largest toy donation in CHLA history delivered, restocking multiple pediatric units
- Distraction bag program now reaching every hospital in Los Angeles in partnership with the Oscar Litwak Foundation
- Partnerships established with Hillel, Emek, Mount Saint Mary's, Weiss, and Eretz Synagogue to sustain ongoing drives
- CHLA fourth-floor pediatric oncology playroom remodel completed
- Holiday deliveries and birthday gifts coordinated for hospitalized children
MAMAN WOMEN'S INITIATIVE
Monthly gatherings, education, wellness, and Israel missions designed for women stepping into leadership inside their families and beyond.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Strong communities are built around strong women. The Women’s Initiative runs monthly gatherings, educational and spiritual programming, mental health and wellness experiences, personal safety training with Magen Am, and annual Israel missions in partnership with Momentum Unlimited, giving women practical tools and a network of peers stepping into leadership together.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Women and mothers seeking community, growth, and support
- Individuals navigating stress, burnout, or life transitions
- Emerging female leaders within the Maman network
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Monthly Growth and Community Gatherings: Sessions built around what women need most, from emotional support and personal development to connection and renewal
- Educational and Spiritual Programming: Classes and workshops on Jewish values, Kabbalah, and personal development
- Mental Health and Wellness Experiences: Traditional and integrative approaches including mental health workshops, breathwork, sound healing, and guided group discussions
- Personal Safety and Self-Defense Training: Practical training in partnership with Magen Am, including personal safety education and firearm safety courses
- Israel Missions and Transformational Travel: Annual women's missions to Israel in partnership with Momentum Unlimited focused on spiritual growth, identity, and connection
- Leadership Development: Women invited to lead initiatives, organize community efforts, and become active contributors
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Run consistent monthly programming rooted in growth and connection
- Support over 100 women per year through education, wellness, and community
- Expand leadership opportunities for women within the Maman network
- Grow the Israel mission into a recurring, multi-cohort program
- Strengthen community resilience by investing in women and mothers
CHRISTIAN-JEWISH ALLIANCE
Faith leader engagements, campus programming, and community events that build active Christian allyship with the Jewish people.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Allyship has to be organized to be effective. In partnership with the October 7th Coalition, Maman mobilizes faith leaders, students, and communities across the United States through speaking engagements, campus programming, interfaith gatherings, and the Coffee Booth Anti-Antisemitism Initiative, equipping Christian allies with the knowledge and tools to stand visibly with the Jewish people.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Christian and Jewish students in high school and college
- Faith leaders and congregations
- Interfaith communities across the U.S.
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Faith-Based Speaking Engagements: Collaborations with churches like Bel Air Church and Greater Zion Church of Compton, hosting events that pair Jewish speakers with Christian pastors
- Student Education and Campus Outreach: Programming on high school and college campuses reaching 200 to 300 students per session, with storytelling and dialogue between Jewish and Christian leaders
- Interfaith Community Events: Large-scale gatherings featuring speakers, survivors, and faith leaders that bring Christian and Jewish communities together
- Coffee Booth Anti-Antisemitism Initiative: Nationwide campus activation with the October 7th Coalition, with coffee booths in cities and states across the U.S. serving as on-the-ground educational hubs
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Expand interfaith partnerships across major U.S. cities and campuses
- Educate thousands of students per year on antisemitism and Jewish identity
- Activate Christian allies to stand visibly and vocally against antisemitism
- Scale the Coffee Booth Initiative nationwide
- Strengthen unity between Christian and Jewish communities through consistent programming
MILESTONES
- Multiple speaking engagements hosted at leading churches, including Bel Air Church and Greater Zion Church of Compton
- Hundreds of students reached through high school and college educational programs
- Strong partnership established with the October 7th Coalition
- Interfaith events launched bringing together Christian and Jewish leaders and communities
- Coffee Booth Anti-Antisemitism Initiative developed and rolled out across U.S. campuses
JEWISH STUDENT EDUCATION
Educational events, speaker series, and Israel-focused programming that prepare teens and college students to lead with clarity.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Confidence on campus comes from knowing your story. Maman’s Jewish Student Education initiative partners with Club Z, StandWithUs, and other organizations to deliver educational events, a speaker series with thought leaders and survivors, Israel and Jewish identity programming, and leadership development for teens and college students across U.S. campuses.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Jewish teens in high school
- College students across U.S. campuses, including UCLA
- Young adults seeking deeper connection to Jewish identity and Israel
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Educational Events and Community Gatherings: Events and fundraisers in collaboration with Club Z and StandWithUs, creating spaces for students to connect, learn, and build community
- Student Speaking Series: Sessions on college campuses and in teen-focused settings featuring thought leaders, activists, survivors, and educators on antisemitism, Jewish history, Israel, and personal growth
- Israel and Jewish Identity Education: Programming grounded in Israel's history, culture, and global context alongside core Jewish values, equipping students for complex conversations
- Leadership and Confidence Building: Identity, voice, and leadership development through role models and real-world discussions
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Reach and educate hundreds of teens and college students per year
- Strengthen Jewish identity, pride, and connection to Israel
- Expand partnerships with leading Jewish and Israel-focused organizations
- Equip students to confidently navigate conversations around antisemitism and Israel
- Build a pipeline of informed, confident young leaders
MILESTONES
- Multiple student-focused events hosted across U.S. campuses
- High school and college students engaged through educational programming
- Speaker series launched featuring diverse voices across key topics
- Strong relationships established with student communities and campus organizations
- Ongoing opportunities created for youth engagement, education, and connection
KOL ISHA (MAMAN BLOOM)
Personalized guidance, peer community, meals, and family support for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
A breast cancer diagnosis is hard enough without cultural silence layered on top. Kol Isha, led by Jasmine Kanani, provides personalized medical navigation, peer community, meals and household essentials, and family support, pushing back on narratives that tie a woman’s worth to her health, fertility, or appearance.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Women diagnosed with breast cancer
- Mothers navigating illness while caring for children
- Families needing emotional and practical support during treatment
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Personalized Guidance and Consultation: Individualized guidance led by Jasmine Kanani, helping women navigate their diagnosis, connect with trusted doctors, secure second opinions, and access ongoing emotional and practical support
- Meals and Essential Support: Meals, groceries, and daily essentials delivered to women and their families during treatment
- Community and Peer Support: A safe space for women to connect with others who understand the experience
- Family and Children's Support: Support for children and households to maintain stability and care during treatment
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Support women through every stage of their breast cancer journey
- Break stigma and open conversations inside the community
- Build a strong, supportive network of women and families
- Deliver emotional and practical resources that ease daily burdens
- Expand access to trusted medical guidance and second opinions
SURF THERAPY PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF TERROR
Body-based trauma therapy for survivors of war and terror attacks in Israel, delivered through guided surf therapy sessions.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Talk therapy alone cannot reach trauma carried in the body. In partnership with Hagal Sheli, Maman’s Surf Therapy Program pairs guided surf sessions with trauma-informed care, helping survivors of war and terror attacks process trauma, regulate emotions, and rebuild resilience through ocean, movement, and peer cohort support.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Survivors of terror attacks
- Individuals carrying trauma from war and displacement
- Young adults seeking alternative, nature-based healing
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- Structured Surf Therapy Sessions: Guided sessions led by trained professionals pairing emotional support with physical activity in a safe environment
- Trauma-Informed Care: Programming designed so participants feel safe, supported, and in control throughout the journey
- Group Healing and Community Building: Cohort-based structure that builds connection, shared understanding, and peer support
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Support survivors processing trauma through body-based therapy
- Strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, and overall wellbeing
- Build a supportive community among participants
- Expand access to alternative healing modalities in Israel
MILESTONES
- Partnership launched with Hagal Sheli to deliver surf-based trauma therapy
- First cohort of 15 survivors sponsored
- Alternative, nature-based healing introduced into Maman's programming
- Scalable model established for future cohorts
WOMEN WARRIORS HEALING PROGRAM
A year of structured therapy, peer cohort support, and an immersive Cyprus retreat for female IDF reservists.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Reintegration after combat takes longer than a single deployment cycle. In partnership with Leetal Benzvi, the Women Warriors Healing Program runs a structured year of mental health support, a one-week restorative retreat in Cyprus, peer cohort building, and integrative wellness for female IDF reservists navigating trauma, burnout, and the return to civilian life.
WHO THIS SERVES
- Female IDF combat reservists
- Women transitioning from active service back into daily life
- Individuals experiencing trauma, stress, or burnout related to combat
WHAT MAMAN PROVIDES
- One-Year Therapy Support: Consistent, professional mental health support across a full year, ensuring continuity of care
- Healing Retreat in Cyprus: One-week restorative retreat where participants decompress, reconnect, and engage in guided therapeutic and wellness activities
- Peer Support and Community Building: Cohort-based model where participants build trust and connection with women who share similar experiences
- Integrative Wellness: Traditional and integrative approaches that support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing
IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
- Deliver sustained mental health support for female combat reservists
- Support emotional recovery and reintegration into civilian life
- Build a strong peer network among participants
- Address the distinct needs of women in combat roles
MILESTONES
- Partnership launched with Leetal Benzvi to support female combat reservists
- Structured year-long mental health support model built
- First cohort of 10 participants opened
- Retreat-based healing integrated with ongoing therapy support
- Foundation established for long-term expansion of women-focused veteran care