suicide

When Life Hands Us A New Lesson Plan

As teachers, we put a great deal of planning into our lessons. We give a lot of thought to what ...

Fix Society. Now. Please!

It’s been just over a week since Leelah Alcorn committed suicide. Leelah grew up not far from where I live ...

Fix Society. Now. Please!

It’s been just over a week since Leelah Alcorn committed suicide. Leelah grew up not far from where I live ...

The Tragedy of Comedy: What Good May Come of Robin Williams’ Death?

I’ve never cried when a celebrity suddenly dies. It has always seemed like something that just happens. Certainly, it’s a ...

The Previous Tenant

In October 2007, my husband and I were looking for an apartment in Brooklyn. We’d seen too many to count ...

Answering the Call: Responding to Suicide and Depression in Our Communities

“Crisis Line. May I help you?” This is how I answer the phone at a local crisis center here in ...

Parashat Tsav: “It Must Not Go Out”

Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. Each ...