WHEN THE EARTH BECOMES A THERAPIST: NIR AMITAY & RIMON FARMS -- THE PATH TO HEALING IN THE NEGEV (Audio/Video)

Today on the podcast, we step into a place where healing begins not in words, but in soil. Rimon Farms is an association operating agricultural, educational-therapeutic farms across the Negev — places designed for people carrying heavy, often invisible burdens. Here, teenagers at risk of dropping out of the education system, soldiers and civilians living with post-trauma, and entire communities shaken by the events of October 7th are met with something rare: time, purpose, and a supportive community rooted in the land itself. At Rimon, agriculture is not a metaphor — it is the method. Through meaningful, productive farm work, professional therapeutic care, and human connection, individuals rebuild trust in themselves and in the world around them. Each farm serves a distinct population, offering holistic programs that integrate education, treatment, life skills, vocational training, and family involvement — all guided by dedicated, highly skilled staff who model resilience and responsibility. At the heart of this vision stands Nir Amitay, the founding CEO of Rimon Farms, born on Kibbutz Lahav. Nir’s leadership came not from theory, but from lived experience — from an intimate understanding of trauma, loss, and the long road back to functioning. He saw that healing does not always happen in clinics or classrooms, but often through steady work, relationship, and reconnection to the rhythms of life. Under his guidance, Rimon Farms has grown into a network of healing spaces — from Lahav and Shekef to Beer Sheva, and soon near Kibbutz Or HaNer and Kibbutz Reim — strengthening both individuals and the wider communities of the Western Negev. Today, we hear the story behind that vision: how land becomes therapy, how community restores dignity, and how, with patience and care, even the most fractured lives can take root again. Nir is joined by Julia Jacobson, an olah living in the Negev, and responsible for building and nurturing partnerships with North America. See www.rimon-farm.org.il/en . For more information, or to donate or volunteer, call Julia at 972 52 336 2005. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @avrumrosensweigshow Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram: / avrumrosensweigshow TikTok: / avrumrosensweig #podcastcanada #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishcommunity #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow #rimonfarms #Niramitay #JuliaJacobson #Negev #healthingthroughearth