Keren-Or-Farm
Israel’s Therapy & Rehabilitation haven
Keren Or Farm (Hebrew for Ray of Light Farm) is Israel’s leading treatment center for Oct 7th survivors, victims and bereaved families coping with trauma and loss, through evidence-based Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
Keren-Or Farm was established in 2017 by Keren-Or Solomon. Following the tragic events of Oct 7th, 2023, the “Hilly Center for Loss and Trauma” was founded, in memory of Keren-Or’s sister, Hilly Solomon, who was brutally murdered at the Oct 7th Nova Festival.
Keren-Or Solomon - Founder
Hilly Solomon (1996-2023)
OCT 7th AFTERMATH
Israel - a nation in Trauma & Grief
3m Israeli’s with post trauma, anxiety or depression symptoms, 100% increase post Oct 7th – Israel’s deadliest terror attack in history.
600k with severe symptoms in wake of Oct 7th directly.
Israel - Highest global PTSD per capita rate
State Comptroller: 580,000 people suffer from severe PTSD symptoms in wake of October 7
PTSD and suicides spike among Israeli troops amid devastation of Gaza war
For oct 7th survivors & bereaved families
Hilly Center for Loss and Trauma Treatment.
Keren-Or-Farm (Ray of Light)
Unique Treatment Methodology
Mutual Rehabilitation Model
Both animals and humans are trauma survivors – Bidirectional care and parallel healing journeys create powerful therapeutic metaphor
Post-October 7 Expertise
Deep understanding of mass-casualty event trauma – Culturally specific to Israel. Nova survivors’ programs, soldier wartime PTSD specialization & family bereavement
Relational Psychotherapy
Evidence-based Human-Animal Relational Theory (HART). Professional therapists with AAP certification
Keren-Or-Farm (Ray of Light)
Treatments
Group Therapy
A shared therapeutic space that fosters community, compassion, and meaningful action for animals.
Processing trauma in the presence of rescued animals
Exploring animal behavior as emotional metaphor
Sharing rescue stories and experiences
Cultivating purpose through collective care and responsibility
Family & Dyadic Treatment Sessions
Animal assisted interactions that support real time work on trust, emotional regulation, and the strengthening of a secure, resilient parent child bond.
Trauma-Informed Therapy – EMDR (Evidence-Based)
An evidence-based trauma therapy using structured bilateral stimulation (eye-movement sets) to process traumatic memories while supporting grounding, safety, and co-regulation throughout the therapeutic process.
Post-Traumatic Growth Paths
Supporting survivors and family members in transforming trauma into meaningful action by creating initiatives of giving from trauma survivors to other survivors, while reconnecting participants with their inner strengths and capacities for resilience.
Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Modeling & Inspiration
Using the observation of animals’ natural self-regulation as a therapeutic mirror that invites emotional projection and reflection.
Participants explore questions such as “What is the horse feeling?” as a pathway to recognize, process, and regulate their own emotions.
Meet our team
Keren - Or Solomon
Founder & CEO of Keren Or Farm
Dr. Shiri Raz
Director of the Hilly Center for Trauma Care.
Lori Edri
Head of Medical Services​
Lior Harish
Legal Counsel
Erga Palmach
Volunteers Management
Angela Tepliski
Animal Care
Elinor Shapira
Special Needs Programs
Eran Harish
Resource Development
Online donations
Donations of Security (stock)
Donations of Cryptocurrencies
Keren-Or Farm (Ray of light) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization eligible for tax-deductible donations.
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