Rishon LeZion Library Offers Accessible Mindfulness Workshop for November 2

The library at HaMezrach community center in Rishon LeZion has advertised an accessible mindfulness workshop for Monday, November 2, at 19:30. The activity is intended for participants in the Amitim program and the general public, with tickets advertised at ₪20. The invitation includes people taking part in Amitim alongside residents outside the program. The community center’s advertisement describes it as “an experiential workshop for acquiring tools for coping with stress and pressure.” Participants are to be introduced to mindfulness and practice attentive breathing. The advertised focus is on practical tools for everyday situations involving stress, overload and intrusive thoughts. The activity is described as accessible and adapted for adults with special needs. Amitim is a national program jointly run by the Israel Association of Community Centers and the Health Ministry. The Education Ministry describes its purpose as supporting rehabilitation and recovery for people living with mental disabilities. The program provides professional support as participants join leisure and social activities that are open to the wider community. It also provides public information about mental health and works to change stigma. The Rishon LeZion workshop is advertised for both Amitim participants and the public.