The power of laughter: IDF medical clown volunteers with Ukrainian refugees

Two weeks ago, Nimrod Eisenberg—a military medical clown—was ordered to get ready for a possible trip to war-torn Ukraine, “a kind of call up of reserve forces.” Only in his case, instead of packing an ironed uniform and a beret, he filled his duffel bag with a felt duck, colourful juggling balls, a clown hat, balloons, and last but not least, a red foam nose. Read more

Dr Clown

Amnon Raviv has earned a PhD in medical clowning, a subject which is intensely serious but produces smiles from so many who have so little to laugh about. Read more