Understanding Insomnia in the Jewish Community

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

Unique Challenges of Insomnia in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with insomnia, which is often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific set of challenges faced by this group. Stigma, traditional attitudes toward rest, cultural expectations, and religious practices can all impact the experience of insomnia in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how sleep issues are perceived and managed. Insomnia can affect physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and participation in community life.

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

Finding Peace Through Dreams: How Shabbos Chazon Revealed My Path to Forgiveness and Growth

Finding Peace Through Dreams: How Shabbos Chazon Revealed My Path to Forgiveness and Growth by Solomon (Shlomo) Berezin, Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC)

On the Shabbos before Tisha B’av, every Jew has a vision of the Beis Hamikdash haShlishi, the Third Temple that will be built by G-d.

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How long does it take to treat insomnia….and other common Cbt-I questions

The following are some commonly asked questions about Cbt-I. Feel free to comment on this article with more questions. I have insomnia for 20 years, is it going to take…

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Current Events are keeping me up at night. Have I developed insomnia?

Lots of people are not sleeping well right now and as a therapist whose treats insomnia I would like to share two  tips to help you cope with sleep loss…

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Professionals Who Specialize in Insomnia & sleep issues

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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  • 🌎 Holistic

Avi Benmordechai, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

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  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded

Perry (Peretz) Lazar, CISC

Coach, Certified Integrative Sleep Coach

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves - Viktor Frankel

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Roxanne Singer

Psychiatric Medication Provider, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-NC, AGNP-C, CDCES

No matter where your path to wellness may lead, you can trust that I will be there to guide you every step of the way.

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  • 🥇 Empowering

Marv Zauderer, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

It is the song from within that keeps the pain of living from snuffing our lives. It is the song from within ignited, again, and again, that keeps the world going. — Mark Nepo

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  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Rocheli Sternheim, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Eli Goldberg

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC

I'm only accepting clients currently for short-term treatment, as I am in and out of Miluim.

  • 🧘 Calm
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Mattie Chein

Therapist, LCSW

The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the new.

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🎨 Creative

Avrohom Leffler

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Working with people has always been my passion!

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Michelle Feder, PsyD

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD

For Better Living

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  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Gavriel Pliver, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Medication Provider, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Barry Granek, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Blessed are all simple emotions, be they dark or bright! It is the lurid intermixture of the two that produces the illuminating blaze of the infernal regions.― Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering

Understanding and Supporting Insomnia within the Jewish Community

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder across various communities, including unique considerations faced within the Jewish community. While the broader medical understanding of insomnia exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Navigating insomnia within the Jewish community can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, highlighting the need for awareness and tailored support.

Strategies for Supporting Insomnia in the Jewish Community

Effective support for Jewish individuals experiencing insomnia necessitates approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses medical care that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible resources for sleep therapy and lifestyle interventions. Tailored educational initiatives and counseling services are developed to address the specific facets of insomnia within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring improved sleep quality, daytime functioning, and overall well-being. 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, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Insomnia & sleep issues within the Jewish community.

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