Healing the soldiers
Every week, Chayal's Angels sends volunteer holistic care practitioners to IDF bases across northern Israel -- transforming bases into temporary healing centers for reservists carrying the weight of war.
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Mind, Body & Soul -- integrated healing where it's needed most.
A soldier carries more than equipment. They carry trauma -- physical, psychological, invisible. We show up to address what the army cannot. Chayal's Angels provides holistic care that meets IDF reservists where they are: on base, in their bodies, and in the weight they carry every day.
Multiple times a week, our team visits IDF bases in northern Israel -- returning to the same bases every few weeks so that healing builds over time, not just in one visit.
"Our soldiers are out there to protect our country, for us. So we show up to protect them."
Tasha Cohen -- Founder & CEO, Chayal's Angels
Every base visit is a temporary healing center.
We don't do entertainment. We don't do BBQs. We create a calm, intentional healing environment -- candles, music, dedicated spaces -- where each practitioner works their specialty, and soldiers rotate through 20-minute sessions to receive multiple therapies in a single day.
Beyond Base Days, soldiers can access guided meditations and sound healing through our Spotify and YouTube channels when they're off base.
From convoy to care — a day in the field.
Every Base Day follows the same intentional rhythm -- arrival, setup, intake, and hours of uninterrupted healing. Soldiers know what to expect. Trust builds over time.
Every Base Day costs money to run.
Oct '23Three weeks
after Oct 7
Born from crisis. Built to last.
Chayal's Angels was founded within three weeks of October 7th, 2023 -- by Tasha Cohen, Debby Tamir, and Ashley Shapiro. Three women who saw what was happening to reservists and decided the right response was to show up.
"The founder carries lived knowledge of spinal injury, chronic pain, and complex PTSD. This is not theory. It's personal."
What started as a grassroots response has grown into a structured program serving bases across northern Israel -- with 250+ practitioners, 200+ bases, and over 15,500 treatments delivered. The goal for 2026: 20,000 treatments and a one-stop healing clinic for soldiers on army breaks.
Three ways to show up for soldiers.
The mission runs because people choose to be part of it. Whether you give, volunteer your skills, or spread the word -- you keep the Base Days going.
Every donation directly funds Base Day operations -- transport, supplies, practitioner coordination. US donors have three tax-deductible giving options. Israeli donors give via JGive.
Are you a practitioner -- chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, yoga teacher, or other holistic health professional? Apply to join a Base Day. International volunteers welcome.
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The 2026 goal is 1.5 Million NIS -- enough to hire a small essential team, scale Base Day frequency, and begin planning a one-stop healing clinic for soldiers on army breaks.
Founded in response.
Built with purpose.
The story behind Chayal's Angels, the volunteers who make it run, and the small internal team supporting them.
Our Story
In response to the tragic events of October 7, Tasha Cohen began delivering food and equipment to bases and battalions across the country, and driving IDF soldiers -- desperate to join their brothers and sisters -- to the newly formed frontlines in the war against Hamas.
While spending long hours on empty stretches of road far up north and deep into the south of Israel, Tasha quickly realized these soldiers were in need of more than just military equipment and personal supplies. They were suffering.
"These were not just soldiers. They were people -- carrying unimaginable weight. And no one was addressing that."
-- Tasha Cohen
With expertise rooted in living with spinal injury, chronic pain, and complex PTSD, Tasha understood precisely what these soldiers needed. Within three weeks of October 7, Chayal's Angels was up and running -- bringing holistic care directly to the bases.
Co-founded alongside Debby Tamir (Massage Therapist) and Ashley Shapiro (Sound Healer), the organization has grown from an emergency response into a structured program operating multiple times per week across northern Israel.
Learn more about us.
The mission runs because our volunteers show up.
Everything Chayal's Angels does is made possible by the practitioners, Base Day Angels, drivers, and supporters who choose to show up -- week after week, base after base. Behind them is a small internal team that handles the coordination, operations, and infrastructure that keeps it all running.
Practitioners, Base Day Angels, Drivers, and PR and Grant Writers -- all giving their time so soldiers can heal.
Teams of volunteer practitioners traveling to IDF bases across northern Israel, multiple times every week.
Every single one delivered by a volunteer, in a dedicated space, on a base, to a soldier who needed it.
The internal team supporting the volunteers.
On top of our volunteer community, a small internal team handles the coordination, communications, fundraising, and operations infrastructure that makes Base Days possible at scale. They are not the reason the mission works -- the volunteers are. But they make sure the volunteers can keep showing up.
The work in numbers --
and in their words.
Every Base Day, real healing happens. Here's what that looks like across 200+ bases and 15,500+ treatments.
Two years. Thousands of treatments. One mission.
Multiple times a week, our team visits IDF bases in northern Israel -- transforming bases into temporary healing centers, providing holistic treatments to soldiers who need it most.
Hear what our soldiers say.
Stories from the field, in their own words.
Nothing captures what happens on a Base Day like hearing it directly from the soldiers and volunteers who live it. Watch their stories below.
"All the muscles. All the stress. Thank you, Chayal's Angels."
"They helped me with all the pain. I hope to see you soon again."
"Exactly what I needed -- on a personal level, person to person."
"ממש מרגש, ממש שמח. יש פה כזה נפלא, לשים הכל מהנשמה."
"לראות פתאום אנשים... שבאים ונותנים לנו את הימים המפנקים האלה."
"We are all broken inside and out -- and they are giving us the love we need."
Have a video testimonial to share? We'd love to include it here.
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Want to see this for yourself?
From convoy to care —
everything you need to know.
Want to volunteer? Here's exactly how it works -- from expressing interest to showing up on base.
What is a Base Day?
A Base Day is when our team of volunteer holistic practitioners travels together to an IDF base in northern Israel. We set up a full healing center -- each specialty in their own dedicated space -- and soldiers rotate through 20-minute treatment sessions throughout the day.
Most soldiers receive 3-5 different therapies in a single Base Day. The environment is intentionally calm and healing-focused. Base Days run Monday through Thursday. Equipment and transportation are provided by Chayal's Angels.
How to join a Base Day.
Express Your Interest
Start by filling out our contact form to let us know you'd like to volunteer. Tell us your specialty and a bit about your background.
Receive Welcome Email
You'll receive a welcome email including a link to our Volunteer Intake Form, an overview of what Base Days look like, and what to wear, bring, and prepare.
Fill Out the Form
After submitting the intake form, our team reviews your info. Israel-based volunteers are added to our WhatsApp group immediately. International volunteers are added 2 weeks before their arrival.
Stay In the Loop
When a new Base Day is announced in the WhatsApp group, simply reply to confirm. No complicated scheduling -- just a quick confirmation.
Final Info
2-3 days before your confirmed Base Day, you'll be added to a one-time WhatsApp group for ride coordination, final instructions, and any last questions.
See You on Base!
Get a good night's rest. We depart together as a team and end the day with a group reflection before heading home.
An example Base Day on base.
Meeting & Departure
All volunteers gather at our centralized meeting point. We depart together, following the Chayal's Angels car to ensure everyone arrives safely.
Arrival and Setup
Each specialty is provided a dedicated space. We enhance the atmosphere with candles, music, and a calming environment to help soldiers relax before treatments begin.
Welcome & Introduction
The Base Day leader introduces all volunteers and explains how the day will flow -- allowing soldiers to fully relax and trust the process.
Individual Intake
The Base Day leader conducts an individual intake with each soldier to help our practitioners know exactly what they need to work on.
Healing Begins
Soldiers rotate through 20-minute sessions, receiving care tailored to their needs. Most soldiers receive 3-5 therapies during the day.
Wrap Up & Go Home
We take time to reflect on the impact of our work, integrate the day's experiences, and head home for some well-deserved rest.
Common questions.
Join us in making
a difference.
Before signing up, read through our Base Days page to understand what volunteering with us looks like. Ready? There's a role for you.
Practitioners
If you are a qualified holistic health practitioner who would like to join us on Base Days and provide hands-on treatments, this role is for you. The more diversity we can offer soldiers, the more comprehensive their care.
- Chiropractors & Physiotherapists
- Osteopaths & Acupuncturists
- Massage Therapists & Reflexologists
- Energy Healers & Sound Healers
- Yoga Teachers & Pilates Rehabilitation Instructors
- And more -- list is not limited to the above
Ready to join? Contact us here or read the Base Day guide first.
Hold the space. Base Day Angels
Base Day Angels
Are you organized and able to run a busy day with large groups of people looking to you for direction? Base Day Angels are the operational leads who make every Base Day run smoothly.
- Hold the space and keep the day flowing
- Take content for social media and documentation
- Direct soldiers and practitioners around the space
- Conduct individual soldier intakes
- Good understanding of holistic treatments required
Commitment: 2-4 days/month, Monday-Thursday.
To apply: Send a short description + CV to [email protected]
Drivers
We're looking for dedicated, reliable individuals who can help transport our practitioners to various military bases. As a volunteer driver, you ensure that Base Days actually happen.
- Valid driver's license (must be shared with us)
- A car in good working condition
- Willingness to drive to different bases across Israel
- Reliable and punctual -- timing matters
- Gas reimbursed for every day you drive
To apply: Share your driver's license at [email protected]
the mission. PR -- Media -- Grant Writing
PR & Grant Writers
Public Relations: People with contacts and experience to help spread the word -- reaching out to media outlets, influencers, and organizations to raise awareness about our mission.
Grant Writers: Experienced grant writers looking for a way to help. Research funding sources, write and submit proposals, track grant statuses. Hebrew required for Israeli grant writing.
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to your base?
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What happens on a Base Day?
When Chayal's Angels comes to your base, we bring a full team of volunteer holistic practitioners -- each with their own dedicated space. Soldiers rotate through 20-minute sessions and typically receive 3-5 different therapies in a single day.
The environment we create is intentionally calm, focused, and healing-oriented. This is not combined with other activities on base. The day is about one thing: the wellbeing of your soldiers.
We run Base Days Monday through Thursday, across northern Israel. Equipment and transportation for our team are fully handled by Chayal's Angels.
Additional Resources
For soldiers who cannot access a Base Day -- extensions of our mission you can access anytime.
Spotify Podcast
Guided meditations, sound healing, and more -- led by our volunteers.
Listen on SpotifyGive the gift
of healing.
Your contribution helps deliver essential mind, body, and soul treatments to soldiers across Israel. Every donation funds another Base Day.
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of Israel
US Tax-Deductible
Best for larger gifts. All donations must include: CNG264 - CHAYALS ANGELS and your email address.
The blog — mission in motion.
Volunteer stories, soldier testimonials, Base Day dispatches, and updates from the field. The mission told from the inside.
"The time for crying is over" -- Matt's story as a Chayal's Angels volunteer.
When Matt first heard about Chayal's Angels, he wasn't sure what to expect. A massage therapist by training, he'd spent years working with clients in a clinical setting. What he found on his first Base Day changed how he thought about his work entirely.
Read Matt's Full StoryMore from the mission.
A Thursday in the North -- what a Base Day actually looks like from the inside.
Candles set up, music playing softly, eight practitioners ready. The bus pulls in. Soldiers pour out. And the day begins.
From Tel Aviv to the base -- why Debby keeps showing up, every week.
Co-founder and massage therapist Debby Tamir on what it means to build something from nothing -- and keep showing up when it's hard.
2025: a year of building, serving, and proving that the model works.
200 bases. Hundreds of volunteers. Thousands of treatments. Here's what Chayal's Angels built in its second year of operation.
More stories on our website.
Read every post, volunteer story, and Base Day dispatch on chayalsangels.org
Visit the Full BlogWe'd love
to hear from you.
Whether you're interested in volunteering, want to learn more, or have a question for the team -- reach out.
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If you're interested in volunteering as a practitioner, have questions about Base Days, want to explore a partnership, or just want to know more about what we do -- we'd love to connect.
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