Nefesh (group)
Nefesh, literally meaning in Hebrew "Soul", is a networking organization for Torah-observant mental health professionals internationally.
| Formation | 1992 |
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Membership | over 750 |
President | Rabbi Simcha Feuerman, LCSW-R |
Executive Director | Miriam Turk, LCSW |
| Website | www |
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Nefesh was founded in 1992, to bring Orthodox Jewish professionals and rabbis together to address mental health issues that in a professional and communal environment. There are over 750 members worldwide. Notable member and rabbinic advisers include Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, and Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb.
The main office is located in Brooklyn and the current president is Rabbi Simcha Feuerman. There are additional chapters in Australia, Beverly Hills, Israel, Canada, United Kingdom and South America.
There are national and international conferences held on an annual basis since 2001. In the past, these conferences have taken place in New York, Miami, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Israel. In addition, international workshops dealing with contemporary issues have taken place in many of these locations. These conferences and workshops are approved for continuing education by the State Board Office of New York.