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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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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Fresh Start

DON'T SURVIVE. THRIVE.

Deepen your healing journey. Reclaim your lifeβ€”and feel whole again.

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Bracha Bard-Wigdor

Therapist, LMSW, Intimacy Coach

Bridal, Birth, Budget Educator

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Yeshaya Kraus

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Create a life that works for you.

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Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker & CASAC-T: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you

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Esther Nacca

Coach, Sound energy Healer & Energy Coach

Your heart knows the way . Run in that direction . RUMI -Everything is always ,working out for me, for my highest good.

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Tzipi Davatgar, LSW

Therapist, Licensed Social Worker

Believe you can, and you're halfway there!

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Mendel Toron, LCSW

Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR Certified

EMDR & Trauma Specialist

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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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Lillian Gruberger, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. - James Baldwin

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Ari Perl

Therapist, LCSW

Sometimes therapy is dealing with a problem- cleaning dirt off the diamond; sometimes it's clarifying and simply appreciating the diamond.

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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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