There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them. Which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it.  This month’s topic: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.  On this episode we are joined by: Jacob L. Freedman, MD (https://drjacoblfreedman.com), a board-certified psychiatrist practicing medicine in both The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..read more

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. This week, we are focusing on OCD. On this episode we are joined by: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz (Clinical Director for the Center of Anxiety Relief), a practicing psyc ..read more

The conversation with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox discusses the tragic death of a child in the community, and how to cope with the emotional trauma associated with it.  The conversation begins with an acknowledgement of the grief, questions, doubts, and uncertainty that the community is experiencing.  Thanks to Chai Lifeline, a support service that provides support, love, wisdom, and direction for families dealing with trauma.  The conversation discusses the role of self-awareness and self-expression in dealing with grief and trauma, emphasizing the importance of taking time to observe ..read more

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it.  This week, we are focusing on trauma.  On this episode we are joined by: - Dr. Akiva Perlman, Clinical Director at ODA Wellness Institute and Professor at the ..read more

If you are interested in any of CCSA’s services - prevention education in schools, family support group, community awareness events - reach out to Lianne Forman at lianne.forman@jewishccsa.org or go to www.jewishccsa.org for more information.  ..read more

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it.  On this  episode we are joined by: Etan and Jessica, individuals sharing their stories about managing anxiety. David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is the director of th ..read more

There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it.  On this inaugural episode we are joined by: Dr. Norman Blumenthal: Director of Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention at OHEL Children's Home and Family Ser ..read more