November 2026 NY & nj TOUR

Saturday, October 31 8:30–10:00 PM Hosted by Chaim Litman | 35-03 Berdon Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ ​ As Shabbat comes to a close, join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and inspiration with Brothers in Yoga. Havdalah marks the transition from rest into the week ahead. Together, we'll pause to reflect on resilience and healing, experience some of the practices at the heart of Brothers in Yoga's work, and learn about the community supporting Israeli soldiers and veterans dealing with the lasting effects of trauma. Including: Havdalah, Guided breath work and moments of stillness, Reflections on resilience and healing, An introduction to the work of Brothers in Yoga, Connection with community A meaningful way to close Shabbat and carry a little hope into the week ahead.

Wednesday, November 4  7:00–9:00 PM     Launching the Monthly Gathering for our NYC community built around practice, presence, and connection. This first session marks the beginning of an ongoing space where members of our community can come together regularly, not just to hear about the work Brothers in Yoga does, but to experience it firsthand. Our founder and Israeli program graduates will be joining us to open this new chapter, sharing the personal journeys that shaped Brothers in Yoga and the role yoga has played in their own healing. Whether you're new to our community or have been with us from the start, this is a chance to practice together, hear real stories of resilience, and help set the tone for the gatherings to come. Including: A guided yoga practice for all levels, Tea and light refreshments, Personal stories from our founder and graduates, The start of a growing monthly community, Time to connect with fellow community members No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Thursday, November 5 8:00–9:30 PM Join Bergen Be'Yachad Community for an evening that brings the work of Brothers in Yoga home to New Jersey. This gathering combines a grounded yoga practice with honest, personal conversation about what it really means to heal from trauma and grow beyond it. Our program graduates will share their own journeys through security-related PTSD and recovery, offering a window into the impact this work has on real lives in Israel. Following their stories, we'll open the floor for a Q&A exploring post-traumatic growth: what it looks like, how it happens, and what role community plays in making it possible. Including: A shared yoga practice for all levels, Graduate journeys and personal testimony, An open Q&A on healing and post-traumatic growth, Connection with your local Bergen community, A chance to learn more about supporting our work in Israel All are welcome, no yoga experience required.

Monday, November 2  7:00–9:00 PM  |  Zizi NYC Join us for an intimate evening bringing our NYC community together to connect and strengthen our impact in Israel. Brothers in Yoga provides trauma-informed yoga, mind-body healing, and long-term community support for Israeli soldiers, veterans, and others navigating security-related PTSD. Our founder and program graduates from Israel will join this one-night gathering to share their personal experiences and the role yoga, resilience, and community have played in their recovery. Come hear their stories, share a meal, meet our growing NYC community, and see firsthand the impact of the work we're building together. Including: Family-style Israeli and Mediterranean dinner, Complimentary first drink, Firsthand stories from our founder and program graduates, An evening with our growing NYC community, Direct support for our PTSD recovery programs in Israel Space is limited. Suggested contribution of $180 per person.

Thursday, November 5 8:30–10:00 AM Dime Bank Offices Start your workday differently. This session is designed specifically for busy professionals who want practical, evidence-based tools for managing stress and building resilience. We'll walk through the research behind trauma recovery and nervous-system regulation, translating the science into techniques you can actually use before a big meeting or a hard day. Our founder and program graduates will also share personal reflections from their own work, connecting the data to real stories of transformation. It's a rare chance to bring the tools we use with Israeli veterans into a corporate setting, grounded in both research and lived experience. Including: Coffee and breakfast, Research-backed insights on stress, trauma, and resilience, Personal reflections from program graduates and our founder, Simple, practical techniques for the workday ahead,Time for questions and discussion Ideal for teams and individuals looking for real tools.

Friday, November 6th, 6:00–9:00 PM Temple Israel of Catskill There’s something special about welcoming Shabbat in community. Join Brothers in Yoga for a meaningful evening that brings together the tradition of Kabbalat Shabbat with the practices at the heart of our work in Israel: breath, presence, reflection, and connection. Join us for an inspiring evening blending Israeli dinner and stories of profound resilience. We’ll open with Nova survivor and combat veteran Chef Re’em Mulla, who will lead a live cooking session and briefly share how he turned hardship into post-traumatic growth and a dream career in NYC. Following Re'em, Brothers for Yoga founder Neta Margalit and management team member Gabriel Traub will share how their holistic, self-regulation model has transformed from supporting 100 veterans to impacting over 8,000 individuals nationwide—providing a vital, scalable solution for trauma and healing in Israel today. The evening will include: • Kabbalat Shabbat • Guided moments of breathwork and relaxation • A special Israeli Culinary Dinner by Chef Re'em Mulla (Nova survivor & BIY Alum) • Personal stories of resilience w. Gabriel Traub & Neta Margalith • An introduction to the work and mission of Brothers in Yoga Come as you are, take a breath, and welcome Shabbat together in a spirit of healing and connecting with Israel.