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March 12, 2025
Understanding Anxiety in the Jewish Community
Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing Jewish Anxiety. Our resource features a range of videos, articles, and engaging posts all centered around navigating anxiety within the Jewish community. Join the conversation by liking, commenting, and sharing your experiences. This will help us continually refine our tools to better serve your needs.
What is Jewish Anxiety?
Jewish Anxiety refers to the specific fears, worries, and stresses experienced within the Jewish community community. This can include anxieties related to anti-Semitism, cultural preservation, intergenerational trauma transmission, and the challenges of identity navigation in a diverse world. It may manifest as persistent fear, worry, or apprehension about potential outcomes, similar to generalized anxiety. Physical symptoms may also be present.
Prevalence and Understanding
Anxiety is a pervasive concern across populations, including Jewish-specific anxieties. While generalized anxiety disorders are common, the unique concerns of the Jewish community add further complexity to understanding and addressing these conditions. Within the Jewish population, this type of anxiety can impact individuals regardless of age, gender, or background.
Addressing Jewish Anxiety: Support and Treatment
Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals navigating anxiety often require culturally-informed approaches. This may include psychotherapy that considers religious and cultural factors, community support resources, and medication when needed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities can be adapted to address the specific religious and cultural needs of anxious individuals within the Jewish community. Seeking professional guidance is key to developing effective coping strategies and treatments to navigate these specific anxieties and enhance well-being.
View Videos from Jewish Therapists and Coaches
Watch the videos below to see Jewish Therapists and Coaches in action. These free resources could provide valuable insights for navigating your anxiety as a Jewish individual, offering both professional guidance and culturally appropriate techniques.
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Full ArticleProfessionals Who Specialize in Anxiety
Dovid Silver, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi
Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT
Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz
Danielle Taylor, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Dating & Relationship Therapist
Temimah Zucker, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Courage does not erase our fears; courage is when we face our fears.
Rachel Brezel
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
If you want to live a life you’ve never lived, you have to do things you’ve never done.
Rachel (Rahel) Trilokekar
Coach, Certified Life Coach, AAPC
You have immense potential--it's time to discover what YOU are capable of.
Moshe Maness, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. - Friedrich Nietzsche
Shoshana Ort, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
It takes immense strength and courage to seek help, and in doing so, you not only transform yourself but also open the door to healing and growth in every area of your life
Chaya Bukiet
Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. - Brene Brown
Addressing Jewish Anxiety: Support and Treatment
Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals navigating anxiety often require culturally-informed approaches. This may include psychotherapy that considers religious and cultural factors, community support resources, and medication when needed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities can be adapted to address the specific religious and cultural needs of anxious individuals within the Jewish community. Seeking professional guidance is key to developing effective coping strategies and treatments to navigate these specific anxieties and enhance well-being.
View Videos from Jewish Therapists and Coaches
Watch the videos below to see Jewish Therapists and Coaches in action. These free resources could provide valuable insights for navigating your anxiety as a Jewish individual, offering both professional guidance and culturally appropriate techniques.
Our directory features professionals, including Therapists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Anxiety within the Jewish community.