Parashat Bo
19-20 January 2024
10 Sh'vat 5784
Jami Mental Health Shabbat (JMHS) aims to raise the profile of mental health in the Jewish Community.
Jami Mental Health Shabbat coincides with Parashat Bo. On this Shabbat we read about the plague of darkness, which can be likened to the experiences of many living with mental illness and distress. The parasha also talks about how the Israelites, full of hope, could see through the darkness into the light. This special Shabbat is an opportunity for us to encourage conversations on mental health, raise awareness of mental illness and distress and share ideas on how to support ourselves and others within our community.
How can I mark Jami Mental Health Shabbat?
There are many ways for you to get involved and each community or individual can mark the JMHS in their own way.
Host a meal for JMHS and ask your guests to donate instead of bringing a gift
Sign up for our free toolkit of resources
(services, activities for all ages and much more)
I am unable to host or attend a meal but would still like to donate
Sign up for our free toolkit of resources
(services, activities for all ages and much more)
Host a meal for Jami Mental Health Shabbat
Hosting a meal for Jami Mental Health Shabbat is a great way to raise vital funds and awareness of Jami’s services while spending quality time connecting with your family and friends. Asking your guests to make a donation to Jami instead of gifting flowers or wine can make a real impact in enabling us to support people in the Jewish community whose mental illness and distress makes everyday life a struggle.
We will provide you with some useful resources to support your event.
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