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Sanity and Sanctity: Mental Health Work Among the Ultra-Orthodox in Jerusalem Hardcover – April 1, 2001

by David Greenberg (Author), Eliezer Witztum M.D. (Author)
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Ultra-orthodox Jews in Jerusalem are isolated from the secular community that surrounds them not only physically but by their dress, behaviors, and beliefs. Their relationship with secular society is characterized by social, religious, and political tensions. The differences between the ultra-orthodox and secular often pose special difficulties for psychiatrists who attempt to deal with their needs.

In this book, two Western-trained psychiatrists discuss their mental health work with this community over the past two decades. With humor and affection they elaborate on some of the factors that make it difficult to treat or even to diagnose the ultra-orthodox, present fascinating case studies, and relate their observations of this religious community to the management of mental health services for other fundamentalist, anti-secular groups.
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    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Yale University Press
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.91 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0300071914
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0300071917
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"An important and fascinating contribution. . . . that reflects the authors' deep understanding of and immersion in their patients' world and beliefs." -- Robert King, M.D., Yale Child Study Center

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David Greenberg, M.D., director of the Community Mental Health Center, Herzog Hospital, Jerusalem, is editor of the Israel Journal of Psychiatry and senior lecturer at Hadassa School of Medicine, Hebrew University. Eliezer Witztum, M.D., is professor in the division of psychiatry, faculty of health sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, director of psychotherapy supervision, Mental Health Center, Beer Sheva, and editor of Sihot-Israel Journal of Psychotherapy

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press (April 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300071914
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300071917
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.91 x 8.5 inches
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    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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Crystal Edwardson
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Eye opening about my own culture. Fascinating to recognize some of the kinds of characters in this book: how mental illness manifested through religion.
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I have no knowledge about the contents of the book and I am sure that it is very good, based on what I have been told. However, I was charged for a HARDCOPY of this book at 48 dollars, but I received a paperback version. I am fine with having a paperback version of the book I just believe I was ov1ercharged. There is not even a paperback version of the book available in buying options. Something here is not right
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Andrew Goldfinger
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2006
This is a very honest account of the authors' experiences in treating members of the fervently Orthodox ("Chareidi") community of Jerusalem. They are not Chareidi, but I am and I can say that they are extremely accurate in their portrayal of our culture and beliefs. They are respectful, and make a concerted effort to identify any biases they might have. The book also appears to be well researched, and I recommend that readers do not skip the end notes.

Personally, I have encountered a case in which a young man's behavior was at the borderline between sincere religious practice and obsessive compulsive disorder. In his case, a very sensitive Rabbi identified him as having a potential problem, and he was encouraged to get professional therapy (which was effective). Not all religious leaders, however, are this savvy and many of them could benefit from reading this book.

Similarly, mental health workers who encounter Chareidi or other Orthodox Jews would benefit by a peek into our culture.

I am very glad that the authors wrote this book. I give it 5 stars.
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