Understanding Addiction in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing addiction within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on combating and understanding addiction in the Jewish community.

Unique Challenges of Addiction in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with addiction, it represents a specific category of challenges shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors. Substance abuse, behavioral addictions like gambling, and process addictions can all impact the Jewish community in unique ways. Often, cultural norms, religious beliefs, and community dynamics play a significant role. Addiction can manifest in various forms and can have detrimental effects on individuals' mental, social, and physical well-being.

Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on addressing addiction within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive approaches.

Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction

Dan Cohen, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

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Yossi Winner, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Your direction is more important than where you're at.

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Shimshon Meir Frankel

Coach

Free yourself from the foreign thoughts and unhealthy behaviors that have been keeping your true self at bay.

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Brenda Landau

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.

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Gavriel Pliver, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Medication Provider, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

Before you open your mouth, Ask yourself: β€˜What is the thing I’m about to say going to feel like to the person I’m speaking to? ― Terrence Real

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Mattie Chein

Therapist, LCSW

I’ll meet you where you are β€” but I wont leave you there.

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Chanan Davis, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.” - Carl Jung

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Nesivos Behavioral Health

Hope starts here.

Hope Starts Here.

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Ari Poliakoff, LCSW, LCSW-C

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

I excel at helping people discover and understand themselves. This is the key to healing, success, and growth.

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Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

Pesach Tikvah aims to help every person reach a state of complete wellness.

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Bracha Bard-Wigdor

Therapist, LMSW, Intimacy Coach

Bridal, Birth, Budget Educator

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Avi Weiskopf, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

All of us are born with many parts who exist as an internal family within us, and the key to health and happiness is to honor, understand, and love every part.” - Dr. Richard Schwartz

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Understanding and Addressing Addiction within the Jewish Community

Addiction is a pressing concern across various communities, with the Jewish community facing its own specific obstacles. While the broader societal understanding of addiction exists, the intricacies of relationships and dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Addiction within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.

Strategies for Addressing Addiction in the Jewish Community

Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals struggling with addiction necessitate approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible resources for recovery. Tailored therapies and interventions are developed to address the specific facets of addiction within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards healing and recovery. Our professionals are experts in their fields, bringing both specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of cultural nuances to their work

Our directory features professionals, including Therapists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Addiction within the Jewish community.

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