Transforming the way the Jewish community understands and responds to
MENTAL ILLNESS & ADDICTIONS.
WHAT WE DO
In the Jewish community, discussions about mental illness and substance abuse tend to be rare, if they happen at all. As a result, many individuals and their families suffer in private and lack the information necessary to address their issues. The Blue Dove Foundation is working toward advancing these conversations, eradicating shame and educating the community.
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What the Blue Dove Offers
Mental Health & Judaism Resources
Share Personal Stories
Create and Facilitate Workshops for Jewish Organizations
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Recent Articles and Resources
Jewish Responses to Traumatic Death with the Shomer Collective
What can we possibly say to a person who is grieving a traumatic death? We know too many examples of such events in our own lives, from the shock of death by suicide, to the realities of death by natural disaster, to the horror of death by terrorism, and more.
Staying Rooted: A Tu B’Shvat Meditation
Tu B’Shvat, also known as the New Year of the Trees, is a Jewish holiday focused on nature and humankind’s stewardship of Earth. It serves as a time to reflect on the ways we are nurturing ourselves. Like all living things, we are constantly growing and bettering ourselves. Just as
Active Inclusivity: How to Be Inclusive During Shabbat
Think about active inclusivity in the context of Shabbat. You and your guests have shown up. Whatever else is happening outside of Shabbat dinner, you are together in community. How do you ensure everyone who walks through the door feels seen and cared for?