The Peace of Mind Program is about the treatment of emotional and psychologically injured IDF soldiers. The concept is that by bringing small groups of soldiers to Jewish communities in the United States they can find "space" to deal with their emotions in a loving and supportive environment, all while continuing group therapy sessions with their Israeli therapists. Our Brotherhood partnered with Young Israel of Sharon, a Modern Orthodox synagogue in hosting 18 soldiers and 2 therapists for one week during October 2018. The key aspects were as follows;:
1) Raised the funds-$5,000- to underwrite expenses for the soldiers visit.
2) Find host families for the soldiers and therapists for the week
3) Find drivers to take the soldiers to their therapy and activities
4) Have the soldiers attend Shabbat services
5) Create programs that would bring the soldiers and the Jewish community together
6) Publicize the program to the Sharon Jewish community

Results: Our Brotherhood raised/donated $2,500 to underwrite the visit. Some of our members hosted the soldiers in their home. We hosted the soldiers at our Annual Paid Up Brotherhood Supper. Over 110 members attended and had the opportunity to meet with the visiting IDF soldiers and members of the Orthodox community were in attendance as well. Representatives of the soldiers spoke about their combat experiences and the challenges that soldiers face in Israeli society once their active duty is over. The founder of the Peace of Mind program gave an overview of the history and goals of the program.
The soldiers expressed their appreciation of the love they felt from the American Jewish community.

Outcome: Our club was enriched by the experience and it tied us closer to Israel. The week brought the Orthodox and Conservative communities closer together as well. More collaborations are planned for the future between the 2 synagogues.