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Healing should never require you to disconnect from who you are
For many Jewish individuals, identity is not separate from mental health.
Culture, tradition, family, and community shape how we process stress, trauma, resilience, and hope.


What is Gesher Community Care?
Gesher Community Care is making therapy more affordable and connecting Jewish teens and young adults with therapists who truly understand their background and lived experiences.

Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Mar 31


You Are Not "Too Sensitive"
Your reactions make sense. Your nervous system is responding to real experiences, not overreacting.


Jessica Zmood & Shelly Steinwurtzel Featured on the Here I Am Podcast
It was an absolute privilege to join Shai Davidai on the "Here I Am" podcast to discuss a topic that is deeply personal to both of us: the mental health and resilience of the Jewish community in today’s climate.


Dr. Joshua Simmons: Patient Story of Traumatic Invalidation
Dr. Joshua Simmons shares a story of a patient's experience of traumatic invalidation by their therapist. A fascinating account of how this patient left therapy due to the subtle semitism experienced during sessions.

Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Mar 28


From Repture to Resilience - Gesher Community Care Event
We, the Jewish people, are not defined by hardship. We are defined by our strength, creativity, and enduring spirit. The continuity of the Jewish people has always depended on our ability to grow, adapt, and build across generations. Thriving requires honoring our experiences, allowing space for healing, and transforming challenges into renewed purpose. Join Us Please join us for a hopeful and energizing conversation on Jewish resilience and post-traumatic growth. We will exp

Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Mar 28


On a ski lift, I chose Jewish visibility
As a Jewish woman in the diaspora, I move through daily life and avoid mentioning my Jewish identity altogether. Since October 7, that separation feels harder to maintain.


How to Talk to Your Jewish College Student over the Holidays
The holidays are coming up and your college student may be home for the first time since being on campus. This is a great opportunity to check in on how they are feeling about all that’s happening in the world around them

Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Sep 18, 2025


Rolling Trauma: How Israel Is Meeting an Unprecedented Mental Health Crisis
In a powerful piece for The Times of Israel, Dr. Boaz Shalgi, Chief Psychologist at NATAL, introduces the concept of “rolling trauma” — the ongoing, cumulative mental health impact of the Iran war, October 7, and the continued missile strikes on Israeli communities. Unlike a single traumatic event, rolling trauma is a snowball of repeated crises, creating long-term challenges not only for survivors but for the therapists and support teams who care for them.

Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Aug 11, 2025


5 Tips To Help Jewish College Kids Navigate Life on Campus
Starting college is a major milestone — but for many Jewish students in 2025, it comes with unique challenges. Rising antisemitism on campus can leave students feeling isolated, silenced, or pressured to hide their identity.
In a recent article for Kveller, Dr. Jessica Zmood offers five practical ways parents can prepare their children to face these realities with resilience.

Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Aug 11, 2025
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