Tag: Emotional Support

A woman shares her emotional and challenging journey through infertility and the lack of support she felt from the Jewish community while trying to conceive.
The letter is a heartfelt message from a single person to their married friend, expressing the difficulty of their differing life stages.
The author reflects on the parallels between the Passover story of liberation and the struggles faced by those undergoing infertility treatments, highlighting the importance of listening and supporting individuals on these journeys.
A mother describes the challenges of caring for her struggling daughter, Chaya Leah, amidst family chaos and emotional turmoil.
The article addresses a woman's dilemma where her husband forbids her from informing their family about his job loss due to financial struggles.
Volunteering as an older adult not only benefits individuals like Chava David and Reta Fivish by improving their physical and mental health, but also adds value to nonprofits like Yad Sarah.
Israeli emissaries, fresh from experiencing war and loss due to recent events in Israel, are preparing to work at Jewish camps in North America this summer.
In response to the trauma experienced by over 150 Israeli journalists and support professionals who covered the October 7 attacks where hundreds were killed, an emergency fund provided grants for psychological support.
The author, Rabbi Seth Mandell, shares his personal experience of losing his 13-year-old son in a terror attack and discusses the long-term process of grief and healing.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, based in Tel Aviv, is a civil society organization providing support and advocacy for the families of those abducted by Hamas.
Wanchai Monsana, a Thai worker who survived a Hamas attack, was admitted to an Israeli hospital severely burned and isolated from any support system.
Adina visits her mother and finds out that her sister, Sara, is getting divorced while pregnant.
Dorot, a New York-based nonprofit, revived its Cemetery Visits program for seniors, helping them visit loved ones' graves with volunteers.
In this collection of letters from the Winter 2020 edition of Jewish Action, a range of topics are discussed.