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Suicide: A Compassionate Approach
to Intervention and Healing for
Jewish Clergy

Sponsored by: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University Behavioral Health Care – Behavioral Research and Training Institute- Traumatic Loss Coalition for Youth; New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Suicide Prevention; and JCC MetroWest

Location: JCC MetroWest, West Orange, NJ
October 29, 8 am-1 pm

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24. For those who interact with teens, it is critically important that they be aware of the warnings signs and become educated on how to intervene.

This half day conference, designed for Jewish clergy, religious educators, youth leaders, and bereavement group facilitators, will provide crucial education on suicide prevention and response. Led by Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu, CLAL’s Co-Director of Rabbis Without Borders, an expert in Jewish health and healing, the conference will educate participants to identify risk factors and warning signs of suicide, how to talk to a young person at risk, and how to offering spiritual counseling to families in the aftermath of suicide.

“Unfortunately, the Jewish community is not immune to the horror of suicide,” said Rabbi Sirbu. “Our tradition teaches that we must do everything in our power to help save a life. Therefore, anyone who interacts with children and teenagers must learn the warning signs for depression and suicide so that they can reach out to someone who may be struggling.”

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