Understanding Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community

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

Unique Challenges of Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with eating disorders, which is often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific category of challenges faced by this group. Stigma, shame, cultural expectations, and religious considerations can all impact the experience and treatment of eating disorders in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how eating disorders are perceived and addressed. They can affect individuals' physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and participation in community life.

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

Professionals Who Specialize in Eating disorders & disordered eating

Temimah Zucker, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Courage does not erase our fears; courage is when we face our fears.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Malka Katzenstein

Coach, Wellness Coach

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🎨 Creative

Dr. Chaya Rubin

Therapist, Ph.D.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded

Brocha Silverstein

Therapist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP, NCAC, CASAC-G

You don't need to journey this Road 2 Recovery Alone,

  • 🙏 Spiritual
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging

Fay Brezel, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Bracha Kopstick

Dietitian, RD

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🤝 Collaborative
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Rachamim Bitton

Coach, NLP, HypnoTherapist, EFT, Energy Healing

True transformation begins when we dissolve the illusions that limit us, reconnect with the infinite power within, and align our lives with the divine purpose we were created for.

  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

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

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙏 Spiritual
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Michele Goldfine

Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN

Make peace with food so you can live a more nourishing life.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Yvette Bonavita, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work

D2Counseling

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Becky Fenton, PsyD

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, PsyD

Long Island Psychology and Consulting Services

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Rachel Steinhardt, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Understanding and Addressing Eating Disorders within the Jewish Community

Eating disorders are a pressing concern across various communities, with the Jewish community facing its own specific obstacles. While the broader understanding of eating disorders exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Eating disorders within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.

Strategies for Addressing Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community

Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals struggling with eating disorders 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 eating disorder treatment resources. Tailored interventions and recovery programs are developed to address the specific facets of eating disorders within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards recovery, healing, and improved quality of life. It's important to note that 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, Nutritionists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Eating disorders & disordered eating within the Jewish community.

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