Lecture following the book
"Illuminous Fragments"

A personal journey about a warrior, post-trauma, meaning and the path back to life

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Omer Meidan, author of the book "Illuminous Fragments," talks in a personal and candid lecture about his service as a platoon commander in the Protective Edge War, about the post-traumatic stress disorder that erupted years later, and about the long process of recovery: from the fracture, through the loss of meaning, to the rebuilding of a life.

I'm not just here to shed light on the disorder. I'm here to shed light on recovery.

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About the lecture

This is not a lecture about outward heroism, but about the courage to face what remains inside after the battle is over. Through personal story, emotional and spiritual language, and insights born from a long journey of search, the lecture invites the audience to take a fresh look at pain, madness, fear, hope, and the real possibility of healing.

 

About the lecturer

Omer Maydan is the author of the book "Illuminous Fractures." In the book and in the lecture, he brings a personal, direct, and searching voice, which seeks to transform fracture into language, pain into understanding, and recovery into a journey that can be discussed at eye level.

 

What the audience gets

• A humane and accessible understanding of post-trauma and life after it

• A look at recovery as a process of returning to the body, to the heart, to meaning and connection.

• An open conversation about mental health, loneliness, faith, brokenness, and growth

• Practical inspiration for individuals, teams, and communities seeking to spark new meaning

 

Who is this suitable for?

• Schools, preparatory schools, yeshivas, midrashim and youth movements

• Military units, security agencies, education and care teams

• Organizations, communities, and any audience seeking a candid encounter about the soul, war, and recovery