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Pinny Brecher LCSW CASAC is the executive clinical director and Co-founder of Daas Wellness Center a mental health facility in Monsey NY. Supervising over 30 therapists, Daas provides individual psycotherapy, school services, medication management, and group therapy. Mr Brecher earned his MSW in Long island University, he then worked in a child and family clinic in the Bronx where he saw clients and supervised a juvenile justice program in Bronx family court. Additionally Mr Brecher was the director of the substance abuse program at Bikur Cholim in Rockland County. With his empathetic approach and his positive energy Mr Brecher is able to help bring out the best in his clients, to help improve their daily living.

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Menachem Poznanski is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the field of substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and recovery support. Menachem is Director of The Living Room (TLR), a clubhouse program for Jewish young adults in recovery from addiction with branches in Brooklyn, Monsey and The Five Towns as well as Hollywood, Fl. Menachem is Editor-in-chief of The Light Revealed, a social media content publisher serving the Jewish recovery community and is Executive Vice President of Genesis Treatment, a comprehensive and dynamic substance use disorder and trauma treatment facility in Jerusalem. Menachem has authored three books; Stepping Out of the Abyss: A Jewish Guide to the Twelve Steps, Consciously: Six Steps to living vibrantly with our creator, and his latest book due out in March called Acceptance: A path to inner healing. Menachem received his master’s degree in social work from the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work and lives in Cedarhurst, NY, with his wife Naomi.

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AJ Jacobowitz is the current clinical director ourplace teens, AJ is new to the social work community, having graduated recently. AJ grew up in Brooklyn and  attended Orthodox yeshivos in Flatbush and Jerusalem. AJ graduated from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and is very passionate about his work with adolescents.

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Renowned for his kindness and authenticity, Rabbi Babad has always harbored a passion for supporting and encouraging those who need it most.

Several years later, in 2010, Rabbi Babad opened his yeshiva, Anuvim, as a prevention program for struggling teens. On the heels of the Yeshiva’s success and at the request of many parents, he founded camp Anuvim in 2011, a successful summer program in Upsta New York.

In 2015, Rabbi Babad opened a second drop in center, this time in Boro Park, called “Our Home.” Located at 1225 Street, it came to be known affectionately as “1225.”

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JJ Rieder, LCSW graduated from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2006 and then completed his post-graduate training at The Ackerman Institute for the Family. JJ spent the early part of his social work career helping children and families through Ohel, JBFCS, Shalom Task Force, and other community mental health organizations in New York. He  is currently in private practice in Howell NJ, and helps couples and families dealing with various challenges and dynamics. JJ lives in Edison NJ with his wife and kids and is focused on family and community matters.

To reach JJ you can email him at [email protected].

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Akiva Perlman, PhD., is an international speaker on topics of abuse, addiction, and trauma. He has educated several hundred frum social workers from our community and is currently serving as a professor at Wurzweiler School of Social work. Dr. Perlman is clinical director of ODA’s Wellness Institute, a clinic which serves the chasideshe community in Williamsburg. He maintains a small practice in Fresh Meadows where he resides with his Wife Tamar and children.

He is also my little brother and I just love hanging out with him and talking. I really enjoyed this one, I hope you do to!

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Just a heads up, if you listen to this podcast for discussion around mental health and addiction then this episode may not be for you :). Me and my brother Shim just sat down and had a great time talking about all sorts of fun stuff.  I hope you enjoy!

Shim Perlman, LMSW, is a licensed social worker who joined the Boys Our Place clinical team during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on providing one-on-one counseling during this difficult time.

In addition to his work at Our Place, Shim maintains a private practice, specializing in working with the elderly population. A native of Far Rockaway, NY, Shim received his degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 2010. He is the youngest of eight siblings, in a family full of social workers and licensed therapists!

Shim’s primary therapeutic technique is derived from Primal Therapy, as he seeks to assist each client with identifying the core issue that is holding them back from realizing their own potential and greatness. Shim is particularly passionate about his work at Our Place, as he helps young people begin to unlock their potential and build brighter futures.

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Join me as I sit down with Sholom Gutleizer LMSW, CASAC-T , CCTP.  Sholom was born in Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY. After going to yeshiva he attended Kingsborough Community College for his associates degree and then went on to graduate New York University with his Bachelor's and Masters in social work degrees. Sholom and his family live in Pomona, NY. He currently works as the Clinical Director of Our Village Sober Living, the program coordinator for Neshamos' Companion Network and as a private therapist.

To contact Sholom please feel free to email him at [email protected]

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Join me as I sit down with Rabbi A.Y. Weinberg. Rabbi A.Y. Weinberg's (A.Y.) work with Jewish youth spans over three decades. Prior to founding Project Extreme in 2001, A.Y. served as the Regional Director for the Greater Midwestern Region of National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) for over 19 years. During his tenure, A.Y. and his staff created and implemented hundreds of diverse programs for unaffiliated Jewish teenagers, with 1100 annual attendees. Programming included retreats, cross country trips, summer programs, weekend activities, Shabbat and daily prayer services, and mentoring programs.

A.Y. earned his rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva Gedola Merkaz Hatorah of Montreal. A.Y. is a recognized leader in informal Jewish education, specializing in outreach/ inreach, experiential and outdoor education.

To learn more about Project Extreme please visit their website at https://projectextreme.org/.

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Rabbi Shaya Kohn is the founder and director of Ahavas Chaim in Baltimore. Rabbi Kohn epitomizes the essence of the organization wiith his innate, genuine love for people that transcends reality. This exceptional character trait permeates every one of his actions and endeavors. Long before Ahavas Chaim’s formal incorporation in 2019, Rabbi Kohn provided a myriad of services and support for Baltimore’s Jewish teens and young adults.

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