In 1996, at age 36, Rabbi Gabriel Kirshner died by suicide. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, Exit Strategy Host Stephanie Garry speaks with Gabriel’s younger brother, Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner of Temple Emanu-El in Closter, NJ, about the grief and aftermath of this tragic loss — and the responsibility of the Jewish and general communities to aggressively recognize and remove stigmas surrounding mental illnesses like depression.
Useful websites:
www.plazajewishcommunitychapel.org
www.rethinktheconversation.org
Useful Books:
Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss, by Jennifer Ashton, MD
To Begin Again: The Journey Toward Comfort, Strength, and Faith in Difficult Times, by Rabbi Naomi Levy
Talking to God: Personal Prayers for Times of Joy, Sadness, Struggle and Celebration, by Rabbi Naomi Levy
Contact Exit Strategy:
Contact Rabbi Kirshner
@rabbikirshner
kirshner@templeemanu-el.com
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