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Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Beshalach: cleansing the waterWhat does Parshat Beshalach tell us about moving towards health?
2026-01-2914 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Va'era: I don't know what to call this oneWhat does Parshat Va'era tell us about the influence of internal voices?
2026-01-1520 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Vayigash: sharing relies on caringWhat does Parshat Vayigash tell us about the conditions which facilitate true expression of feeling?
2025-12-2311 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Vayishlach: overcoming barriers to making contactWhat does Parshat Vayishlach tell us about facilitating reconciliation?
2025-12-0410 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Toldot: Searching for the ground.What does Parshat Toldot tell us about the psychological complexity of Eisav?
2025-11-2015 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Vayera: An antidote to destructive narcissismWhat does Parshat Vayera tell us about constructive altruism?
2025-11-0725 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Lech Lecha: Emulating angelsWhat does Parshat Lech Lecha teach us about respect?
2025-10-3031 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthWhat now for our prayers?What does David Hamelech tell us about recovery from trauma?
2025-10-2216 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthThoughts on the festive periodWhat does Parshat Vayelech tell us about how to withstand difficulty?
2025-09-2827 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Ki Teitze: Looking for meaning behind the labelsWhat does this week's Parsha tell us about looking for meaning behind labels?
2025-09-0420 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Devarim: Taking great careWhat does Parshat Devarim tell us about intergenerational trauma?
2025-08-0124 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Pinchas: Don't get swallowed upWhat does Parshat Pinchas tell us about maintaining a sense of one's own identity?
2025-07-1817 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Balak: Who needs to be a king?What does Parshat Balak tell us about the difficulty in letting go of omnipotent defences?
2025-07-0920 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Korach: The subtle signs of hopeWhat does Parshat Korach tell us about the subtle signs of hope?
2025-06-2415 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshiot Behar/Bechukotai: Words can also break bonesWhat does the Parsha of Behar tell us about the impact of harmful words?
2025-05-2217 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshiot Acharei mot/Kedoshim: A lesson for all agesHow do we understand the commandment to honour the elderly?
2025-05-0822 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshiot Tazria/Metsora: when projections become embodiedWhat do the Parshas of Tazria/Metzora tell us about how projections become embodied?
2025-04-2918 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthThe Haggada II - a new songWhat does the Haggada tell us about the journey towards hope for a better future?
2025-04-0618 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthThe Haggada Series (1)This series focusses on the Maggid section of the Haggada
2025-03-2518 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshiot Mishpatim/TerumahWhat do the Parshiot of Mishpatim/Terumah tell us about how to share ideas with others?
2025-02-2515 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Yitro: Thank You Hashem What does Parshat Yitro tell us about unity, both interpersonal and psychological?
2025-02-1216 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Beshalach: allowing for different perspectivesWhat does Parshat Beshalach tell us about allowing for different perspectives?
2025-02-0526 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Bo: Where's the trap?What does Parshat Bo tell us about the ways in which people can be psychologically ensnared together?
2025-01-2909 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Shemot: This will be your sign What does Parshat Shemot tell us about our origins as a people?
2025-01-1219 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Mikeitz; What’s in a name?What does Parshat Mikeitz tell us about the origins of Ephraim and Menashe’s names?
2024-12-2518 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshiot Vayishlach/Vayeshev: Some brothers really do reuniteWhat do the Parshas of Vayishlach/Vayeshev tells us about the possibilities of real reunion between brothers?
2024-12-1722 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Vayeitze: The pitfalls of charmWhat does Parshat Vayeitze tell us about how Lavan exemplifies the pitfalls of charm?
2024-12-0410 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Toldot: brothers that are always connectedWhat does Parshat Toldot tell us about subtle signs of connection beneath sibling rivalry?
2024-11-2509 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Chayei Sarah: It takes two to raise the worldWhat does Parshat Chayei Sarah tell us about a Jewish approach to meaningful relationships?
2024-11-1824 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Vayera: Avraham - an examplar of empathyWhat does Parshat Vayera tell us about the mechanisms of empathy?
2024-11-1014 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Lech Lecha: Avraham - motivated by loveWhat does Parshat Lech Lecha tell us about Avraham's motivations in saving Lot?
2024-11-0517 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Noach: What distinguishes 'Shem'?What does Parshat Noach tell us about the Jewish people's capacity to move forwards, and when reflecting upon past traumas?
2024-10-2924 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Vezot Habracha; Is remorse more useful than guilt?What does Parshat Vezot Habracha tell us about the debilitating effects of guilt?
2024-10-2028 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Ha'azinu/Yamin Noraim: It's not all in vainWhat does Parshat Ha'azinu tell us about believing in our worth as a people?
2024-10-0119 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Nitzvavim/Vayelech: A psychological interpretation of The Wizard of OzWhat does the Parsha of Nitzvavim tell us about the power of people believing in us?
2024-09-2216 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Ki Tavo: People can get 'lost; and 'found' tooWhat does Parshat Ki Tavo tell us about how Hashem holds hope for us when we no longer can?
2024-09-1518 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Ki Teitzei: Loss and unityWhat does the mitzva of leaving forgotten sheaves in one's field tell us about Jewish unity
2024-09-0820 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Shoftim: Every feeling needs a homeWhat does Parshat Shoftim tell us about misplaced anger?
2024-09-0220 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Re'eh: In memory of my sister Liora - who can be a spokesperson for G-d?What does Parshat Re'eh tell us about how to be a spokesperson for G-d?
2024-08-2627 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Eikev: Teaching the world to Choose LifeWhat does Parshat Eikev teach us about choosing life?
2024-08-1816 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Va'etchanan: Pride versus PrejudiceWhat does Parshat Va'etchanan teach us about the links between Jewish pride and Jewish survival?
2024-08-1118 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Devarim/The Three Weeks: Are prejudice and hatred inevitable?What does Parshat Devarim teach us about the mechanisms of prejudice and how to avoid it?
2024-08-0420 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Matot/Masei: the importance of recounting our personal and national journeysWhat does the end of sefer Bamidbar teach us about the importance of constantly retelling the stories of our journeys?
2024-07-2920 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Pinchas: We are all individualsWhat does Parshat Pinchas teach us about what leads to successful succession?
2024-07-2119 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Balak: Was Bilaam 'Bli Am?'What does Parshat Balak teach us about the effects of loneliness?
2024-07-1525 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Chukat: Destructiveness which masks a wish to connectWhat does Parshat Chukat teach us about taking notice of clues that people still wish to connect with Hashem or others?
2024-07-0720 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Korach: Am I good enough?What does Parshat Korach teach us about accepting who we are and what we have?
2024-06-3015 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthParshat Sh'lach: 'Going Viral' and the madness of crowdsWhat does Parshat Sh'lach teach us about how to counteract the madness of crowds?
2024-06-2311 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthBeha’alotecha: the ingredients of real development What does Parshat Beha’alotecha teach us about real personality development?
2024-06-1617 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthShavuot edition: Can we dare to hope?What does the Book of Ruth teach us about daring to hope?
2024-06-0919 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthBamidbar: can I count on being counted?What does Badmidbar teach us about how to make people feel like they count?
2024-06-0217 min
Parsha Perspectives on Mental HealthBechukotai: when projection becomes pernicious What does Bechukotai teach us about when projection becomes pernicious?
2024-05-2617 minParsha Perspectives on Mental HealthBehar: Finding a permanent parking space in each others' mindsWhat do the laws of Shemitah teach us about how to overcome separation anxiety?
2024-05-2029 min