In today’s climate of widespread antisemitism, it is natural for a Jewish person to be fearful, or at least concerned, that healthcare professionals you encounter might wish you harm.

Here, you will find a comprehensive guide for these tough conversations, tips on supporting children while they are in distress/experiencing vicarious trauma, and how to ground our conversations and experience in Jewish joy. We cannot let antisemitism define our children’s experience of Judaism!

This article is a beginning of discussion for Jews of our trauma, grief process, and ongoing processing of the most deadly day for our people since the Holocaust and how we can define and manage the continuous collective suffering we’re feeling.

In today’s climate of widespread antisemitism, it is natural for a Jewish person to be fearful, or at least concerned, that healthcare professionals you encounter might wish you harm.

In the current landscape of rising antisemitism, the intersection of mental health and the fight against antisemitism has become a focal point of my professional and personal efforts. Understanding the profound impact of macro gaslighting and discrimination on individuals, communities, and society at large is not only crucial but imperative.