JPN/Ematai Grand Rounds Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig: Mental Health and Halacha

22/12/2023 58 min

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Episode Synopsis

This insightful episode delves into the intricate relationship between mental health and Halacha. Presenting the JPN Grand Rounds is Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig, the rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Israel. He has written several books, including the recent Nafshi Beshe'elati on the intersection of Jewish law and mental health and the unique challenges faced by individuals with mental illness within a halachik lifestyle. Issues like the impact of OCD on religious rituals, eating disorders in the context of kashrut, or even the issue of supporting those experiencing psychosis, especially in inpatient settings, are common questions for current poskim.

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https://open.substack.com/pub/thejewishphysiciansnetwork/p/mental-health-and-jewish-law?r=2r6bj9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

Nafshi-Bisheelati

https://www.amazon.com/Nafshi-Bisheelati-Hebrew-Yonatan-Rosensweig/dp/9655263258

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