Tag: Psychology

In the article "The Psychology of Hope Amid Crisis," the author explores the role of hope in helping individuals cope with distress and tragedies, particularly relevant to the current challenges faced by the Jewish community.
Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed social worker, discusses the relationship between our mental health and connections with others, including God, in the 18Forty Podcast.
Hal Higdon's book, "Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century Centenary Edition," revisits the notorious case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr., two intellectually precocious Jewish teenagers from Chicago who committed a thrill killing in 1924.
In this fictional story, the protagonist, Keren, experiences three recurring dreams that eventually come true in a devastating way.
The author shares that their understanding of Judaism is primarily influenced by Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik, from whom they received their rabbinic ordination, as well as their own search for spiritual truth.
In this episode, the discussion focuses on the integration of psychology and Torah, along with the challenges posed by contemporary society.
This episode explores the intersection of Mishlei (Proverbs) and Psychology, exploring the level of overlap and differences between the two fields.
In this personal essay, the author recounts their experience working as a psychologist for intellectually and emotionally challenged Hasidic children in a Hasidic elementary school in Brooklyn.
In this article, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski explores the concept of guilt in psychology and Judaism.
The writer reflects on a childhood memory of visiting their father in a temporary apartment.
In this text, Rabbi Steven Dansky, the Rabbi of Cranbrook Synagogue, discusses the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories and concepts.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld explores the differences between mysticism and rationalism and the potential roles they can play in our lives.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld discusses the differences between mysticism and rationalism and their roles in our lives.
The text discusses the ongoing legitimacy crisis triggered by Donald Trump's reluctance to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election, leading to concerns and wild theories about the election outcome.
The article explores the concept of resilience and how individuals can bounce back from trauma and adversity.
The "Journal of a Plague" column by Dr. Norman Doidge explores the ongoing pandemic, drawing parallels to historical plagues and discussing how our bodies and brains have evolved to deal with contagions over time.
The Yemima Method is a Israeli psychological-spiritual approach developed by Yemima Avital, a unique teacher who viewed herself as a channel for heavenly teachings.
In the Winter 2017 issue of "Letters," various topics are discussed by readers and responded to by authors.
In this exploration of matchmaking in the Torah portion, the focus is on the story of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac.