Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12pm EDT: Explore concepts of shalom bayit and interpersonal relationships.

RSVP today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mf012IaGQlulSOyKDREe-A

Join Daphne Lazar Price and Rachel Tuchman, LMHC, on Wednesday August 6th at 12pm EDT, for a dynamic learning session that brings together sacred text, Jewish tradition, and lived experience. Together, we will explore: Building healthy relationships, The concept of shalom bayit (peace in the home) in classical and contemporary sources, Spiritual approaches to strengthening relationships, and Love-themed passages in Jewish texts. This session invites meaningful conversation and deep engagement with Jewish wisdom on love, relationships, and sacred connection. All are welcome. Feel free to bring your significant other and share in the learning.

About Rachel Tuchman: Rachel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience serving diverse populations. Her work has included supporting incarcerated women at Rikers Island, children and adults with developmental delays, overwhelmed parents, teens facing life’s challenges, and women navigating infertility or other major life transitions. She is a HAES (Health At Every Size) aligned clinician and is passionate about educating parents and children on body respect and true health practices. Rachel currently offers services in her Cedarhurst, NY office.

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