Unfortunately, time ran out on Odelia and she passed away in 2012. Her husband, Aviad Ettinger, and her brother, Zahal Levi, continued the initiative and with the help of. Ideas emerged, and different setups were tried out in different places. Zahal eventually opted out, but without his initial involvement and contribution, the project might never have materialized. For this, we are deeply grateful.

Shay Teitelbaum and Sagit Shiran who joined the project, Revadim has taken off. Shay and Sagit have contributed to Revadim generously in the memory of their mother, Dvora Teitelbaum. Dr. Teitelbaum was one of the developers of Copaxone, a drug used to treat Multiple Sclerosis. She died from cancer in 2008.

The Revadim project has evolved and taken shape. The retreat program has been adapted to local needs and is now held in two tracks – a full five-day retreat and a modified three-day one. The retreats take place in a beautiful retreat center at the Sisters of Zion Monastery in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem. Participants are led by a team consisting of a psychologist, a yoga teacher, a masseuse, a dietician, and a body-image therapist. Meals form an important part of the retreat and is organic food and vegetarian. All accommodations are private-rooms with en suite bathroom and shower. This allows an optimal balance between group experience and opportunities for privacy and rest.