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Electing a President: The Mental Health Strain on Young People and How You Can Help

Jamie Bornstein
November 4, 2024

Growing up in the 80s and 90s, there was no social pressure, not litmus testing. It felt organic. American. Nothing about the process, or the results, was laced with fear. Disappointment, yes. Fear, not at all.

BaMidbar Selects Whitney Fisch As New CEO

Office
October 21, 2024

Following an extensive national search that attracted over 500 candidates, BaMidbar’s Board of Directors announced that Whitney Fisch, MSW, has been tapped to be the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer.

‘Tis the Season for Teshuva – What Does Self-Care Have to Do With it?

Batya Ellinoy
October 10, 2024

Repentance is dynamic. Tending to our mental health and well-being may be an important resource to the process of self-examination (cheshbon hanefesh) and repentance.

Rachel Eisen Appointed Chief Operating Officer

Jamie Bornstein
October 9, 2024

Rachel Eisen appointed Chief Operating Officer at BaMidbar following eight years at Mayyim Hayyim.

October 7th and BaMidbar’s Commitment to All Jewish Young People

Jamie Bornstein
October 28, 2024

All Jewish young people, regardless of their beliefs, deserve access to mental health services and supports.

Let’s Take Proactive Steps to Address Mental Health in 5785

Jamie Bornstein
October 28, 2024

During this time of reflection and renewal, let us take proactive steps to address the mental health crisis facing our teens and young adults.

Morning Wellness Boosts for Jewish Professionals

Batya Ellinoy
September 12, 2024

30 minute sessions for Jewish professionals to tend to their mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health.

Grieving in Community: A Supported Practice of Resilience

Jamie Bornstein
September 12, 2024

The gradual preparation of easing into grief leading up to Tisha b'Av could be seen as reflecting an approach to working with grief that cares for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and promotes resilience.

Jewish Addiction Awareness Network Joins BaMidbar

Emily Heeren
September 12, 2024

By integrating JAAN’s programs and materials, BaMidbar’s efforts in addressing the mental health challenges specific to addiction will expand.