mental health
When Blessings Bring Pain
When I saw the little blue line on the pregnancy test, I felt like I was walking on air. A ...
I’m Fired Up and This is Why
A packed church of nearly 1,500 people gathered in unity to demand social justice. We came together from different faith ...
One Moment At A Time
I am looking outside my window at the orange leaves, and low sun, at too early a time in the ...
Meditation and Medication
Judaism is not just a religion based on commandments and laws. Practicing Judaism and knowledge of Jewish Philosophy gives us ...
Spiritual Medicine
Jewish sages decided that intense mourning time should be seven days only.
Refuat HaNefesh: Perspectives on Mental Health in the Orthodox Community
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffers from a mental illness each year. And no, that’s not just a general statistic; ...
Jewish Teens Stand up to Celebrate Their Differences
Here.Now. is a teen-driven Jewish movement providing support, building connections, and reducing mental health-related stigma through creativity, partnerships, events, and ...
I Desperately Want to Know…I am Not Just Asking
I was a 16-year old. My father (56), my younger sister (12) and I were walking home from the movies ...
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 ...
Is it (Mentally) Healthy to Fall Apart?
Falling apart is a kind of strength.At least, that’s what I’m learning as I reflect this week on the meaning ...