Jewish Wellness Today

Compiled by the JFS coordinator, this page provides resources regarding emotional wellness, Jewish identity, and community—email [email protected] with suggestions.

Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance & Inclusion Month

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. This month highlights the importance of building communities where everyone can fully participate. Inclusion means creating spaces that are physically accessible, offering flexible and responsive programs, and removing…

“Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof”: MLK and a Jewish Legacy of Justice

From the Civil Rights Movement to today’s racial equity work, MLK Day invites us to reflect on the Jewish value of tzedek, learn, and continue pursuing justice together.

January Jewish Wellness: Finding Steadiness in Winter

After the intensity of the fall and winter holidays, January invites us to slow down and care for ourselves. Judaism reminds us that rest is woven into the rhythm of life, and we do not have to wait to pause and recharge. This season is a chance to return to familiar routines, meaningful…

8 Coping Skills of Chanukkah

When life gets a little meshuggah, there are still ways to bring back some light. No miracle required. Chanukkah reminds us that resilience is not about one big moment. It is about showing up day by day, using the tools we have, and letting small acts of care carry us through. These 8…

The Healing Power of Being Believed

After October 7, many Jews felt their grief was dismissed or unsafe to express. This article explores that experience through the lens of systemic traumatic invalidation—a new framework introduced in a 2025 academic study that describes how entire communities can feel unseen or…