Jewish Mental Health Values

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Jewish values, or middot, help build the foundation on which the Jewish community stands. We at the Blue Dove Foundation believe middot empower us to connect Jewish thought to mental wellness. Jewish literature and discussion have focused on healing, wellness, and community for years, yet we often shroud mental health in a cone of silence. To emphasize the role the Jewish community plays in promoting mental wellness, the Blue Dove Foundation focuses on the eight middot outlined in the resource. 

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  • Mental Health
  • Well-being
  • Supporting Individuals
  • Mussar
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Teen Engagement
  • Family Engagement

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A bright blue sky background of the cover image with line art depicting a heart being held by hands, with text reading: A Jewish guide for professionals to supporting individuals through traumatic death. Logos are included on the sides by The Blue Dove Foundation and Shomer Collective.

This resource is designed for use by professionals and lay leaders after a traumatic death in their community.

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