Jewish Wellness Today

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

Transgender Day of Visibility: A Jewish Perspective

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) takes place each year on March 31st to honor and recognize the resilience, dignity, and accomplishments of trans people around the world. It is also a day to raise awareness about the discrimination and barriers that trans communities continue to…

Purim and the Hidden Parts of Us

This Purim, take a moment to reflect on the parts of you that keep everything going and the parts you keep hidden. Both are important and both tell the story of who you are.

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…