In this time as mental health professionals are adjusting to the increased demand on their services they also continue to “pivot” to meet the needs of their clients in a way that is responsive and also covid-safe. The need for mental health help, Feinstein said, is now greater than the current system was built to handle. Still, “one of the inspiring things is, we’re seeing crop up some very...

Peter Smith shares some background on the different communities and individuals included in the inaugural Class of the Courageous. “It wasn’t something we sought out,” Maggie Feinstein said, but it’s in line with what the Jewish community experienced in “the way the interfaith community stood together after the shooting.” “When we hear other people’s stories of courage, it encourages more...

“We truly believe that those who stand up to hate best embody American ideals of justice and equality,” said Teresa Vazquez, executive director and founding trustee of the Museum of the Courageous. “It’s our role in this world to amplify these stories of courage that truly deserve wider recognition and attention. We want to lift up those stories in order to bend our country towards justice.”...

The beautiful gesture by Cam Heyward of the Steelers to work with a local artist and have cleats created for a game that remember and honor the lives taken on October 27, 2018 was so beautiful. But then he gave the gameday-worn cleats to Achieva and the 10.27 Healing Partnership to be able to auction off to benefit the work we both do. The 10.27 Healing Partnership is in awe of the great work...

Here are some links to news articles that we felt are worth sharing with our community members.Federal grant to support organizations that bore brunt of Tree of Life massacre, aftermath.  Pittsburgh organizations get federal funds for costs related to 10/27 massacre. Letter to the editor by Cindy. Discussing Death in time of Covid.

As we are going through the COV-19 pandemic, let us not forget the victims of the stabbing in Monsey , New York in December 28th, 2019 and the shooting at Walmart in El Paso on August 3rd, 2019. After three months of rehabilitation and recovery, Rabbi Josef Neumann passed away  at the age of 72. Cards or letters of support can be sent to Chabb in Monsey Congregation Tzemach Tzedek 2 langeries...

As we are going through these tough times, our bodies and emotions might be telling as something. These articles from Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle will shade some light into what we are going through.Pandemic-related anxiety can be compounded by memories of massacre. Cognizance of emotional health is key, say local professionals.

These were originally written by a Clinical Psychologist, after hearing from many clients who were experiencing symptoms and concerns as the Covid-19 pandemic grew.  They were then put on Facebook (so you may have seen them already) and widely shared.  This clinician chose to remain anonymous, so we will send an anonymous “thank you!” out into the world for this wonderful list.  We’ve added to...

Recent times and events have consumed all of us with the worldwide pandemic of COVID 19.  We are given more information than we could have ever imagined and some of it is not accurate or influenced by self-driven interests.   The world is in crisis. COVID 19 is not traumatizing us.  It is however, calling us to a greater awareness of ourselves in relation to the world around us.  Providing us...

The 10.27 Healing Partnership is monitoring our county’s recommendations regarding how to best manage the current state of COVID-19. We will remain open physically as long as the JCC is open, but even if the doors are closed we are here for you.  Having to make rapid plans, adapt to closings and shortages, and worrying about our families and neighbors can be very scary and frustrating.  Please...