The Blue Dove Foundation was created to help address the issues of mental illness and substance abuse in the Jewish community and beyond.
02/19/2026
In this article, our marketing and Jewish education manager, Maximillian Hollander, explores Parshat Terumah and the Mishkan as a response to the Jewish people’s relapse into idolatry after the golden calf, showing how God provided structure and tangible guidance for their spiritual recovery. It draws a parallel between this biblical narrative and modern understandings of relapse, emphasizing the importance of frameworks and support systems in navigating periods of vulnerability.
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02/19/2026
Happy Rosh Chodesh Adar! Adar is considered a month of joy, commemorating our salvation from the wicked Haman in the Purim story, and over the course of Adar we are tasked with nurturing joy on our own, and Judaism contains thousands of years of advice on how we can achieve happiness in our lives. Learn about them now in our "How Do Your Adar?" Resource at the link in the bio or https://thebluedovefoundation.org/what-gives-you-joy/
02/17/2026
Tonight begins the month of joy and gladness - Adar! And that means Purim is right around the corner. To learn how to incorporate mental health and wellness into your festivities, and how to make sure Purim is a safe and meaningful holiday for everyone, check out our Purim and mental health resources! Learn more at https://thebluedovefoundation.org/resource_category/purim/
02/16/2026
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), our yearly reminder of the Jewish concept of kavod habriyut— the value of unqualified universal respect that applies to all human beings: young or old, sick or healthy, tzadik (righteous person) or rasha (criminal), independent of social status, identity or context. Related to that idea is the Jewish value—and our mental health value—of all human beings being created in the image of God, b’tzelem Elohim. As such, they are born with divine value.
Join JBI Library patrons for a panel discussion as part of a celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month. Each of the panelist will be sharing their perspectives on being a Jewish person with a disability, how their disability or vision loss has impacted their participation in and understanding of Jewish life, and how they personally experience these intersecting identities.
The panel will be followed by an open Q&A portion. It is sure to be an illuminating and powerful event. We hope you will join!
Join JBI Library patrons for a panel discussion as part of a celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month. Each of the panelists will be sharing their perspectives on being a Jewish person with a disability, how their disability or vision loss has impacted their participation in and understanding of Jewish life, and how they personally experience these intersecting identities.
02/02/2026
Try grounding yourself today with our Tu B'Shvat Guided Audio Meditation!
Tu B’Shvat, also known as the New Year of the Trees, is a Jewish holiday focused on nature and humankind’s stewardship of Earth. It serves as a time to reflect on the ways we are nurturing ourselves.
Like all living things, we are constantly growing and bettering ourselves. Just as we care for the trees, we also must care for ourselves. Just as we water a garden, we must also nourish ourselves. Let’s take some time to step into nature, connect with the earth, and plant the seeds of our own mental wellness.
Tu B’Shvat, also known as the New Year of the Trees, is a Jewish holiday focused on nature and humankind’s stewardship of Earth. It serves as a time to refle...
02/02/2026
Happy Tu B'Shvat!
"A person is like a tree in a field" (Deuteronomy 20:19)
Jewish tradition compares human beings to trees, reflecting the ways we both need to be rooted, bear and produce fruit, and grow.
Learn more about personal growth, staying rooted, and their connection to mental health with our Tu B'Shvat Resources!
The greatest tool we have when we are seeking personal growth and recovery is having the patience to stay grounded. Like a tree needs its roots to grow, so do we. Learn more with our "Staying Grounded to Keep Growing" resource.
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, when we say "Never Forget," and this day serves as a reminder of what we have lost and what we mustn't allow to happen again.
But it should also serve as a reminder of those who are still affected by the traumas of the Holocaust, like those suffering from Intergenerational Trauma.
In the 16th century, Jewish mystics in Tzfat, Israel, created the Tu B'Shvat Seder to celebrate the birthday of the trees.
Tu B’Shvat can help us gain insight into living and personal growth. It is also the perfect time to practice gratitude and appreciate what we so often take for granted.
Learn more and integrate mental health into your Tu B'Shvat with our Mental Health Tu B'Shvat Seder.
Join Rabbi Gabi Cohn, Rabbi Darby Leigh, and Rabbi Bobbie Rosenberg for a very special program where they'll explore expanding access and deepening engagement in Jewish life for individuals with a wide range of disabilities and their families. This panel discussion will be followed by breakout sessions in which they will further discuss different aspects of engagement.
Together we can cultivate a culture of belonging and strengthen the fabric of Jewish life.
Please see the attached flyer or register here. Please also share with anyone you know who might be interested. This is a free event open to the whole community!
12/22/2025
As Hanukkah concludes, meditate on the many lessons Hanukkah can teach us about how to nurture our mental wellness and brighten up the year ahead.
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Transforming the Way The Jewish Community Responds to Mental Health & Substance Abuse
The Blue Dove Foundation was created to help address the issues of Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse in the Jewish community. We are starting in Atlanta and expanding across the United States and Canada in 2019.
The topic of mental health and substance abuse is one that is often not discussed in the Jewish community. Many individuals and their families are suffering privately and lack the information necessary to address their struggles. The Blue Dove Foundation is working towards advancing these conversations, eradicating the stigma and shame, educating the Jewish community as well as helping to overcome the financial barriers of seeking treatment.
Our mission includes three parts:
1. Education, awareness, and outreach within the Jewish community. (our goal is to advance the conversation, eliminate the stigma and shame, encourage conversations, and provide information and tools for individuals and families seeking assistance);
2. Benevolent assistance (scholarships or interest free loans) for treatment for those who cannot afford;
3. Prototype programs in the community to address issues related to mental health and/or substance abuse. (e.g. development of “Jewish” mental health toolkit for synagogues, schools, camps and youth groups; placing mental health experts in schools and camps, etc.)
